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Duck, meat, with skin: Nutrition and who it suits

Duck meat with skin is a good choice for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 131 kcal and 19.1 g of protein. One serving is one small portion (100 g), about 131 kcal.

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy131 kcal
Protein19.1 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Fat6 g
Zinc2.9 mg
Iron4.3 mg
Folate28 µg

Where its calories come from

58%42%
  • Protein 58%
  • Carbohydrate 0%
  • Fat 42%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of duck meat with skin?

About 131 kcal for one small portion (100 g), and about 262 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

41%Protein
19.1 g
22%Zinc
2.9 mg
15%Iron
4.3 mg
13%Folate
28 µg
8%Potassium
273 mg
7%Magnesium
26 mg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code N011. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Is duck meat with skin good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

14.6 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.

PCOS and PCOD

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Diabetes

Good choice

Almost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.

Menopause

Good choice

19.1 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

Weight lossGood choice14.6 g of protein per 100 kcal helps you stay full and keep muscle.
PCOS and diabetesGood choiceAlmost no carbohydrate in a 100 g serving.
MenopauseGood choice19.1 g of protein in a 100 g serving helps you hold on to muscle.

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