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Duck Breast — Roasted, skinlessC
Proteins · #25 of 34

Duck Breast

Roasted, skinless · Poultry

55/100C tier
Calories201
Protein23.5g
Fiber0g
Sodium89mg
Sugar—g

Graded C — 55 out of 100, #25 of 34 proteins. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (94/100); omega-3 drags it down (3/100).

The short version: Red-meat iron levels in a bird.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories201
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.2g14%
Saturated Fat 3.8g19%
Cholesterol 115mg38%
Sodium 89mg4%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 23.5g47%
Niacin 8mg50%
Selenium 20mcg36%
Iron 4.5mg25%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 55

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2094
Clean label ×1585
Protein ×2547
Micronutrients ×3038
Omega-3 ×103

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#25 of 34 in Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Duck Breast healthy?

It grades C — 55 out of 100, #25 of 34 proteins in our system. Red-meat iron levels in a bird.

How many calories are in Duck Breast?

201 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Duck Breast calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.