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Spiced boiled duck egg street snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of Sek quaek (70 g) has 130 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.8 g of carbs, 9.1 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 2.7 µg of B12 covers 111% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 70 g
130
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
0.8g
· 0% DV
Protein
9.1g
· 18% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 2% · Protein 28% · Fat 70%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.59 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 105 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (whole) | 70 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 70 g | 130 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 2 piece (whole) | 140 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 259 kcal |
| 3 piece (whole) | 210 g | 389 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 210 g | 389 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Sek quaek is a street snack made from a boiled duck egg seasoned with spices. The exact seasoning and serving style can vary by seller, but the defining ingredient is a cooked duck egg.
No. Sek quaek is a seasoned boiled duck egg, while balut is a fertilized egg containing a developing embryo. Ask the vendor if you are unsure which egg snack is being sold.
To make Sek quaek at home, boil a duck egg until fully cooked, peel it, and add your chosen seasoning. Seasoning it after cooking makes it easier to control the spice level and saltiness.
There is no single fixed spice blend for Sek quaek. Vendors may use chili and other savory seasonings, so the flavor can range from mild to hot; ask what is added if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
Sek quaek is usually served as a snack, with the shell removed and seasoning added to the egg. Street vendors may offer sauces or extra seasonings separately, letting you adjust the flavor as you eat.
Sek quaek uses a duck egg, which often has a richer-tasting yolk than a chicken egg. Duck eggs can also differ in size, so a chicken-egg boiling time may not cook one through.
Cut open a Sek quaek egg to check that both the white and yolk have set. If either is still runny, continue cooking it; a fully cooked egg is the safer choice for a street-style snack.
Yes, Sek quaek can be eaten cold once it has been cooked and safely refrigerated. Keep any sauce or seasoning separate until serving if you want to avoid making the egg wet or overly salty.
Refrigerate leftover Sek quaek promptly in a covered container and eat it within a few days. Discard eggs that have been left at room temperature for an extended period, especially in hot weather.
Sek quaek can work as a protein-containing snack, but it may feel heavy right before exercise. If you plan to eat it before a workout, allow time to digest it and choose a portion that feels comfortable.
Vitamins
B12
2.66µg · 111% DV
Biotin
14µg · 47% DV
B5
1.26mg · 25% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Phosphorus
154mg · 22% DV
Iodine
31µg · 21% DV
Iron
2.66mg · 15% DV
Sodium
105mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
109mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 130 calories in 1 piece (whole) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Sek quaek is a spiced boiled duck egg sold as a street snack. Once peeled, it is eaten on its own; the white is firm while the yolk is richer and creamier. It makes a compact, savoury bite rather than a full meal, and can be served warm or at room temperature.
Its nutritional profile is centred on protein and fat, with very little carbohydrate: it provides 13 g of protein per 100 g. Pair it with fresh vegetables or a simple salad for a lighter snack, or enjoy it by itself when you want something more substantial.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.59g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.