You’re probably familiar with chicken eggs, but did you know that ducks lay tasty and nutritious eggs, too? You can use them in all the same ways you use chicken eggs, but there are some notable differences.

1. Duck eggs are bigger than chicken eggs. Large chicken eggs from the supermarket weigh about 2 oz each, and XL chicken eggs weigh about 2.3 oz. A typical duck egg weighs about 3 oz. We usually substitute chicken to duck eggs at a 1:1 ratio in our baking with good results, but if you want to be precise about it, you can measure the volume of white and yolk. A large chicken egg is about 1/4 cup.

2. Duck eggs and chicken eggs are both nutritious, but duck eggs tend to be higher in several important nutrients, including iron, folate, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids.

3. Duck egg whites help baked goods, such as cakes, breads, and muffins, rise higher than chicken egg whites do, which is why gourmet chefs love to use them in their cooking and baking!

4. The shells of duck eggs are noticeably thicker than those of chicken eggs. No big deal; just tap your egg a little harder to crack it.

5. The white of a duck egg is almost transparent, but chicken egg whites usually have a light yellow tint.

5. Now for the important question: what about the flavor? Some people prefer duck eggs, and some prefer chicken eggs. The flavors are similar but not identical, so you’ll just have to try duck eggs and judge for yourself!