Duck, domesticated, liver, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Duck, domesticated, liver, raw contains 136 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook duck (10 g) provides about 14 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 32% from fat and 11% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 2,250% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 1,332% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 662% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 136 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.6 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol ? | 515 mg | 172% |
| Sodium ? | 140 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.5 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 18.7 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A ? | 11,984 µg | 1,332% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4.5 mg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.56 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.89 mg | 69% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.5 mg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 6.2 mg | 124% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.76 mg | 45% |
| Folate (B9) C | 738 µg | 185% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 54 µg | 2,250% |
| Calcium ? | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron ? | 30.5 mg | 170% |
| Magnesium ? | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 269 mg | 22% |
| Potassium ? | 230 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 3.1 mg | 28% |
| Copper ? | 6 mg | 662% |
| Manganese ? | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium I | 67 µg | 122% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 57%
- Carbohydrates 11%
- Fat 32%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein18.7 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat4.6 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium140 mgabove the median for poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.71 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.63 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.26 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.83 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.7 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.4 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.44 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.25 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.93 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.66 g |
| Valine ? | 1.2 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.1 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.5 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.1 g |
| Proline ? | 0.93 g |
| Serine ? | 0.81 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.37 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.63 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.65 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.26 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 11,984 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 71.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Energy ? | 569 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 39,907 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 738 µg |
Other forms of Duck
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken, capons, giblets, raw Raw | 130 | 18.3 g | 1.4 g | 5.2 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, giblets, raw Raw | 124 | 17.9 g | 1.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Chicken, roasting, giblets, raw Raw | 127 | 18.1 g | 1.1 g | 5 g |
| Turkey, whole, giblets, raw Raw | 124 | 18.2 g | 0.07 g | 5.1 g |
| Turkey, all classes, liver, raw Raw | 128 | 18.3 g | 0 g | 5.5 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, raw Raw | 120 | 19.2 g | 0 g | 4.2 g |
| Turkey, thigh, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 115 | 19.3 g | 0.15 g | 4.1 g |
| Turkey, drumstick, from whole bird, meat only, with added solution, raw Raw | 115 | 19.3 g | 0.15 g | 4.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw duck?
100 g of raw duck has 136 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook duck (10 g): about 14 kcal. 1 liver (44 g): about 60 kcal.
Is raw duck high in protein?
Raw duck contains 18.7 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook duck (10 g). About 57% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw duck?
Raw duck has 3.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw duck?
Raw duck contains 4.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw duck contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (2,250% DV), Vitamin A (1,332% DV), copper (662% DV), Folate (B9) (185% DV) and iron (170% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw duck?
100 g contains 140 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does duck have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, duck, domesticated, liver, raw has 136 kcal, while duck, young duckling, domesticated, White Pekin, leg, meat and skin, bone in, cooked, roasted has 217 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174467. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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