{"id":7452,"date":"2022-09-28T19:44:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T19:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/?p=7452"},"modified":"2022-10-04T06:01:03","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T06:01:03","slug":"chicken-egg-vs-duck-egg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandcreekfarm.net\/chicken-egg-vs-duck-egg\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Egg VS Duck Egg Taste, Size & Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"Most people are familiar with chicken eggs, as they\u2019re the most commonly used, but duck eggs are slowly rising in popularity. <\/span>\n\nWith the growing fad, you may be wondering about chicken egg vs duck egg taste, size, uses, and everything else.<\/em><\/span>\n\nIn general, duck eggs are larger than chicken eggs, have a different nutritional makeup, and have a gamier flavor. Duck eggs are the more nutritious option, in most cases, but are more expensive due to their rarity in stores.<\/b>\n\nIn this article, we\u2019ll be explaining the differences between chicken eggs and duck eggs!<\/span>\n

The Difference Between Chicken and Duck Eggs<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Duck eggs and chicken eggs are both highly nutritious, but duck eggs have more nutritional content. These eggs also have different sizes, colors, tastes, and hardness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\u00a0\n\nAlthough chicken and duck eggs may seem similar at first glance, they\u2019re actually quite different.<\/span>\n

Appearance<\/span><\/h3>\nChicken and duck eggs both can vary in color based on the breed<\/strong> of bird that laid them. The vast majority of both eggs are white, though they can be shades of brown, gray, and pastel shades.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nWhen comparing the two, one of the most notable differences is the size differences<\/strong> between the two types of eggs. A duck egg is generally about twice the size<\/strong> of a chicken egg.<\/span>\n\nThe internal structures of the eggs are also a bit different. The yolk of a chicken egg tends to be paler in color.<\/strong> A duck egg\u2019s yolk tends to be a more golden, or even orange shade.<\/strong><\/span>\n

Nutritional Value<\/span><\/h3>\nDuck eggs tend to be higher in nutritional value<\/strong> than chicken eggs. They contain more protein, fat, and many important vitamins and minerals.\u00a0<\/span>\n\nHere\u2019s an abbreviated comparison between the two types of eggs:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
<\/td>Duck Egg<\/th>Chicken Egg<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Calories<\/td>223<\/td>149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Protein<\/td>12g<\/td>10g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Iron<\/td>20% of your daily value<\/td>7% of your daily value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vitamin B12<\/td>168% of your daily value<\/td>32% of your daily value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\u00a0For a video comparison between the nutritional value of the two, check out this youtube video:<\/strong><\/span>\n