Muscovy Duck

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Nutrition Facts For Muscovy Duck

Nutrition Facts For Guinea Fowl

All ducks are not created equal! When it comes to taste, nutritional values and low fat content, our Muscovy duck not only outshines the competition, it also compares very favorably to most other meats. Would you have thought that Muscovy duck is leaner than turkey? And did you know that chicken has twice the fat content of Guinea fowl? By including Muscovy duck and Guinea fowl in your diet, you not only add variety to your meals: you actually do something good for your health!


(source: USDA handbook #8 and circular #549, leclercq 1985)
Edible Portion % Protein % Fat Calories/lb
Guinea Hen 23.4 8.9 717
Rabbit 20.8 4.5 795
Veal 19.1 12.0 840
Chicken 20.0 17.9 810
Muscovy Drake 18.9 18.0 930
Muscovy Hen 21.1 18.3 950
Turkey 20.1 20.0 1,190
Lamb 15.7 27.7 1,420
Beef 16.3 28.0 1,440
Peking Duck 16 28.6 1,015
Pork 11.9 45.0 2,050



This is the nutritional information required by the USDA for a pre-packaged Whole Muscovy Duck. This information also appears on the packaging of each duck.

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Nutrition Facts: Whole Muscovy Duck
Serving Size 1 portion (106 grams)
Servings per Container 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200Calories from Fat 120
Calories from Saturated Fat 45
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g21%
Saturated Fat 5g26%
    Polysaturated Fat 2g
    Monosaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 130mg44%
Sodium 125mg5%
    Potassium 360mg10%
Total Carbohydrate less than 1 gram
Protien 19g
Vitamin A 0%
Calcium 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Iron 10%
Not a significant source of dietary fiber sugars. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calories diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Calories:2,0002,500
Total FatLess Than65g80g
    Sat FatLess Than20g25g
CholesterolLess Than300mg300mg
SodiumLess Than2,400mg2,400mg
Potassium3,500mg3,500g
Total Carbohydrate300g375g
Dietary Fiber25g30g


This is the nutritional information required by the USDA for a pre-packaged Guinea Fowl. This information also appears on the Guinea Fowl packaging.

Additional information:
About Guinea Fowl
Sizes & Packaging
Guinea Fowl Recipes
Purchasing Guinea Fowl
Nutrition Facts: Guinea Fowl
Serving Size 1 portion (106 grams)
Servings per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130Calories from Fat 35
Calories from Saturated Fat 10
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.5g6%
Saturated Fat 1.5g6%
    Polysaturated Fat 1g
    Monosaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 105mg36%
Sodium 40mg2%
    Potassium 410mg12%
Total Carbohydrate less than 1 gram
Protien 25g
Vitamin A 0%
Calcium 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Iron 10%
Not a significant source of dietary fiber sugars. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calories diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Calories:2,0002,500
Total FatLess Than65g80g
    Sat FatLess Than20g25g
CholesterolLess Than300mg300mg
SodiumLess Than2,400mg2,400mg
Potassium3,500mg3,500g
Total Carbohydrate300g375g
Dietary Fiber25g30g