Those looking for a little variety in their diet and a tasty change from the usual chicken or fish might want to consider a duck burger. Duck contains not only a high amount of protein, but also a full, rich flavor enjoyed because of its higher fat content.
Description
A duck burger consists of duck breast, duck leg confit, red onions, chives, eggs, tomato, lettuce and a bun, according to a recipe in the Aug. 2, 2006, Los Angeles Times food section titled "The Terrace duck burger."
Basic Nutrition
One serving of the Terrace duck burger contains 619 calories, 67 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 978 mg sodium.
Fat
According to the American Heart Association, the total recommended daily fat intake based on a 2,000-calorie diet is 65 grams. No more than 20 g should come from saturated fats. The total fat content in one Terrace duck burger is 27 g, with 10 g coming from saturated fats.
Cholesterol
The daily recommended amount of cholesterol is 300 mg. The Terrace duck burger contains 490 mg of cholesterol.
Protein
The terrace duck burger provides 67 g of protein per serving. About 50 g of protein daily is considered a heart healthy amount for the average person. The American Heart Association cites high-protein diets as a risk for high cholesterol and for heart disease. It recommends a diet balanced with carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables to ensure you are getting the proper amount of vitamins and minerals and to lower your risk of high blood pressure.
Sodium
The American Heart Association recommends consuming less than 2,300 mg of sodium daily. If you have high blood pressure or are taking medication for another health condition, the AHA recommends you lower your intake to 1,500 mg per day. One-quarter tsp. of salt equals 575 mg.
Recipe Modification
While the high protein, fat and cholesterol levels in this duck burger may be a concern for those watching their diet, most would consider this meal a treat and not incorporate it into their daily menu. Eliminating the duck leg confit and eggs would reduce the overall percentage of fat, protein and cholesterol and still provide a tasty alternative as an occasional dinner entree.
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