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Chicken gizzard vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken gizzard and Quail meat

  • Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc, while Quail meat has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 98% higher.
  • Quail meat contains 2 times less Selenium than Chicken gizzard. Chicken gizzard contains 41.1µg of Selenium, while Quail meat contains 16.6µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Quail meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chicken, gizzard, all classes, cooked, simmered and Quail, meat and skin, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Contains more Selenium +147.6%
Contains more Iron +24.5%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Copper +214.9%
Equal in Sodium - 53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 149% 17% 118% 20% 7% 66% 169% 3% 91%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Contains more Selenium +147.6%
Contains more Iron +24.5%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Copper +214.9%
Equal in Sodium - 53

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +745.1%
Contains more Folate +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 7% 49% 59% 29% 17% 4% 130% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 21% 61% 60% 142% 47% 139% 6% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +745.1%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Fats +349.6%
Equal in Water - 69.65
Equal in Other - -1.33
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Contains more Fats +349.6%
Equal in Water - 69.65
Equal in Other - -1.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +691.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.2%
43% 34% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.353 g
32% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.98 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +691.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +744.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken gizzard Quail meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken gizzard Quail meat Opinion
Protein 30.39g 19.63g Chicken gizzard
Fats 2.68g 12.05g Quail meat
Calories 154kcal 192kcal Quail meat
Calcium 17mg 13mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.19mg 3.97mg Quail meat
Magnesium 3mg 23mg Quail meat
Phosphorus 189mg 275mg Quail meat
Potassium 179mg 216mg Quail meat
Sodium 56mg 53mg Quail meat
Zinc 4.42mg 2.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.161mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Manganese 0.074mg 0.019mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 41.1µg 16.6µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 0IU 243IU Quail meat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 73µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Quail meat
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.244mg Quail meat
Vitamin B2 0.21mg 0.26mg Quail meat
Vitamin B3 3.12mg 7.538mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.468mg 0.772mg Quail meat
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.6mg Quail meat
Folate 5µg 8µg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.43µg Chicken gizzard
Tryptophan 0.288mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.945mg Quail meat
Isoleucine 1.013mg Quail meat
Leucine 1.613mg Quail meat
Lysine 1.645mg Quail meat
Methionine 0.591mg Quail meat
Phenylalanine 0.826mg Quail meat
Valine 1.033mg Quail meat
Histidine 0.696mg Quail meat
Cholesterol 370mg 76mg Quail meat
Trans Fat 0.13g Quail meat
Saturated Fat 0.67g 3.38g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Quail meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 4.18g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.353g 2.98g Quail meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Chicken gizzard
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Chicken gizzard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken gizzard Quail meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Chicken gizzard
45%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Chicken gizzard
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 294mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/nutrients
  2. Quail meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.