A duck egg is slightly more nutritious than a chicken egg — partly due to its size. An average duck egg weighs about 2.5 ounces (70 grams), whereas a large chicken egg is closer to 1.8 ounces (50 grams).Duck egg yolks get their orange-yellow color from natural pigments called carotenoids. These are antioxidant compounds that may protect your cells and DNA from oxidative damage, which can lead to chronic and age-related diseases.
Nutrition.
| Duck egg | Chicken egg | |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | 14 grams | 10 grams |
| Carbs | 1 gram | 1 gram |
| Cholesterol | 295% of the Daily Value (DV) | 141% of the DV |
| Vitamin B12 | 90% of the DV | 23% of the DV |
