Duck eggs are one of the foods commonly consumed in various countries, including in Indonesia. However, are duck eggs good for health? Let's discuss what are the advantages and disadvantages of duck eggs in terms of nutrition.
Besides containing protein, fat and antioxidants, duck eggs also contain multivitamins and minerals. For example, vitamin A, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, vitamin D, folate, selenium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and manganese. To explain the advantages and disadvantages of duck eggs, this article will include chicken eggs as a comparison. Let's see.
Advantages of Duck Eggs
A duck egg contains 130 calories, 9 grams of protein, 1 gram of carbohydrates, 100 mg of sodium, 150 mg of potassium, 154 grams of phosphorus, and 600 mg of cholesterol. While a chicken egg contains 60 calories, 5.5 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of carbohydrates, 60 mg of sodium, 60 mg of potassium, 85 mg of phosphorus, and 165 mg of cholesterol.
From these data we can observe that the protein levels in duck eggs are higher. Protein is an important component for building and repairing various body tissues, such as skin, blood, bones and muscles. In addition, the body also uses protein to produce enzymes and important hormones.
The benefit of other proteins is to help the body feel full. Well, because there are more proteins in duck eggs, then these eggs can make you feel full longer than eating chicken eggs.
Lack of Duck Eggs
Behind its superiority, duck eggs also have shortcomings. From the nutritional figures above, it can be seen that the cholesterol levels of duck eggs are quite high. The danger of high cholesterol cannot be underestimated.
High cholesterol can make fat accumulate in the walls of arterial blood vessels, increasing the risk of narrowing of the arteries (atherosclerosis). This condition can make blood flow to the heart, brain, and the whole body to be disrupted.
In addition, blockages in blood vessels can also cause several diseases, such as peripheral artery disease, strokes, and even heart attacks. For those of you who have a history of heart disease, it is recommended not to overdo the duck eggs.
Another thing that might be a shortage of duck eggs is having high calories. Too much high-calorie food can cause weight gain, if not accompanied by regular exercise.
So, it's okay for you to eat duck eggs, as long as the portion is not excessive. Moreover, duck eggs that have been made into salted eggs. If you have certain health conditions, you should first consult with your doctor to find out how much duck eggs you can consume.
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