Duck Breast (Skinless)
Fresh Meats & Poultry · 9 specs
Direct Answer
Skinless domestic duck breast (Anas platyrhynchos) is an avian red meat high in iron. Per 100g raw, it provides 132 kcal, 21.0g protein, 4.80g fat (1.6g saturated), and 4.2mg bioavailable heme iron (triple the iron of chicken).
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID: 171120) · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Energy / Calories | 132 kcal |
| Protein | 21.0 g |
| Total Fat | 4.80 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.60 g |
| Cholesterol | 77.0 mg |
| Heme Iron | 4.20 mg |
| Sodium | 65.0 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| USDA Safe Internal Temp | 74°C (165°F) (Some restaurants serve duck breast medium, ~57–60°C, but USDA classifies duck as poultry and this is below its official minimum) |
Avian Red Meat & Iron Bioavailability
Due to high flight muscle myoglobin, duck breast behaves culinarily like a tender red meat steak while delivering 4.2mg heme iron per 100g.
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