Duck eggs have a reputation of being superior to chicken but are they really worth the extra money they cost? Let’s find out!

Duck

• 185 calories

• 13 grams of protein

• 18 grams of fat

• 1 gram carbs

• 295% DV cholesterol

• 90% DV B-12

• 52% DV Selenium

• 24% DV Riboflavin

• 21 % DV iron

• 17% DV Vitamin D

• 263 mg choline

Chicken

• 148 calories

• 12 grams of protein

• 10 grams of fat

• 1 gram carbs

• 141% DV cholesterol

• 23 % DV B-12

• 45% DV selenium

• 28% DV Riboflavin

• 10% DV Iron

• 9% DV Vitamin D

• 251 mg choline

*https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/duck-eggs#nutrition

Nutritionally speaking duck eggs are superior but there is a downside. Ducks lay for a shorter period of the year while chickens can lay year round. They might slow down but they can still give eggs in the colder months when there isn’t as much sun. Ducks are also very messy. Their eggs need to be washed almost immediately and they can’t stay on your counter looking pretty. Chicken eggs (with proper nesting box care) stay relatively clean and can stay unwashed on the counter for weeks. They come in a variety of colors and while different duck breeds lay brown or blueish green, more color variety is found in chicken eggs.

So, it’s up to your personal preference on whether you like duck eggs or chicken eggs better. Why not try both? *Visit our store and reserve yours today.

*locals only