Can people who are dieting eat salted duck eggs?

Mar 31, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am 22 years old and currently on a diet. I would like to know whether people who are dieting can eat salted duck eggs.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yu Yongchao

In general, people who are trying to lose weight can eat salted duck eggs, but should avoid consuming too many at one time. Salted duck eggs, as a traditional food, are rich in various nutrients, including protein, fat, minerals, and vitamins.

The protein in salted duck eggs helps repair and build muscles and is an important source of nutrients during weight loss, meeting the body's protein requirements. Salted duck eggs are rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron, as well as vitamins including vitamin A and B-complex vitamins, which help maintain normal physiological functions in the body. The protein and fat in salted duck eggs can provide a certain degree of satiety, helping to reduce the intake of other high-calorie foods, thus supporting weight loss.

However, consumption should be moderate, as a high-sodium diet may lead to edema and elevated blood pressure, which are detrimental to both weight loss and health. Therefore, individuals trying to lose weight should choose low-salt or salt-free salted duck egg products, or reduce the frequency of salted duck egg consumption. During weight loss, balanced nutrition is important, with increased intake of vegetables, fruits, lean meats, and other foods to obtain comprehensive nutritional support. Salted duck eggs can be one source of protein, but should not become a primary component of the diet.