In addition to chicken eggs, duck eggs are also often consumed by people. In Indonesia, duck eggs are commonly used to make salted eggs. Duck eggs are usuallyheavier when compared to chicken eggs. Because of that, it makes sense that many people think that duck eggs have more nutrition than chicken eggs.
Duck eggs are known as a good source of protein for the body. They even got more protein than chicken eggs. Every 100 gr of duck eggs contain 13 grams of protein, 14 grams of fat, and 1 gram of carbo with 185 calories. Duck eggs are also rich in vitamins B12, D, and riboflavin, as well as minerals such as iron, choline, and selenium.
Each of these nutrients plays a vital rolein the body. For example, vitamin B12 can help the body maintain nerve function and can also help during the formation of red blood cells. Selenium can help maintain the cognitive function of the brain and also the immune system.
Thanks to its high nutritional content, duck eggs can help reduce the risk of several types of diseases, due to the carotenoid content found in the yolk. Carotenoids are antioxidant compounds that can protect body cells and DNA from oxidative damage that can cause chronic diseases, including cancer.
Compounds such as carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin are known to reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and heart disease. Choline and lecithin in duck eggs can also play a role in maintaining brain health. Not only the yolk, the white is also rich in protein. The white can also protect the body from infection thanks to its role as anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal.
To get the benefits, make sure you consume duck eggs in reasonable portions, since duck eggs are also high in cholesterol, which associated with poor heart health. If consumed in excess, duck eggs can increase levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol in the body, which may lead to heart-related diseases. In addition, egg protein is one of the common allergens that can cause allergies in infants and children.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source:
- Healthline - Duck Eggs: Nutrients, Benefits, and Side Effects (2020). https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/duck-eggs, 25 June 2020.