What is Duck? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Duck?

Duck is a bird that is sometimes used for its meat. Duck can be roasted whole. This creates a juicy bird, with a crispy skin. The meat is dark, moist and greasy, a bit like a highly flavorful chicken, but gamey and rich. Duck can be carved like a chicken for serving and may be accompanied by sauces and sides, such as potatoes and vegetables.

What does Duck Taste Like?

Umami

Ingredients

duck

Duck is a bird that is sometimes used for its meat. Duck can be roasted whole, sometimes the breast or leg is served solo. The meat is dark, moist and greasy, a bit like a highly flavorful chicken, but gamey and rich. The skin is crispy when roasted properly. Duck does not have to be roasted, but it is a common way to prepare this bird. Duck is popular in East Asian cuisine, as well as in some European dishes.

canola oil

Canola oil is a popular and readily available oil in America, due to its inexpensive price and neutral flavor. Canola oil comes from the rapeseed plant, the oil is pressed from the seeds and has a yellow color. It is a thin oil that is best for medium high heat, such as sautéing, though is commonly used for deep frying. Canola can be found in baked good, salad dressings, and a vast variety of food products.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Duck Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup140g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	281kcal	14%
Fats	15g	55%
Sat. fats	6g	77%
Mono. Fats	6g	39%
Trans fats	N/A
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	32g	122%
Cholesterol	125mg	119%
Sodium	91mg	11%

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Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Duck?

1 Cup of Duck contains 32 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Duck?

1 Cup of Duck contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Duck?

1 Cup of Duck contains 15 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Duck?

1 Cup of Duck contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Duck?

There are 281 calories in 1 Cup of Duck.

How many calories are in 1 unit ready to cook of Duck?

There are 201 calories in 1 unit ready to cook of Duck.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Duck?

There are 57 calories in 1 oz of Duck.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Duck?

There are 912 calories in 1 pound of Duck.