Smoked Duck Breast
Smoked duck breast is a savory, rich dish made by curing and cold-smoking the breast meat of a duck, often using fruitwood like apple or cherry. The process imparts a deep, smoky flavor while keeping the meat tender and juicy. It's a popular charcuterie item and appetizer in European and North American cuisines.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates. It provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, particularly niacin and B6. A typical serving contains roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Iron | 2.2 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Choline | 70 mg |
Per 3 oz (85 g), sliced · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Smoking is an ancient preservation technique that concentrates the duck's flavor and creates a distinctive, velvety texture. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of heme iron, which is more readily absorbed by the body than plant-based iron.
