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Meatball vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Meatball and Quail meat different?

  • Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Quail meat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Quail meat is 43% higher.
  • Quail meat has less Sodium.

Meatballs, frozen, Italian style and Quail, meat and skin, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Meatball
Meatball
4
:
6
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +312.2%
Equal in Selenium - 16.6
Meatball
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 67% 23% 103% 27% 87% 46% 41% 37% 84%
Quail meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 149% 17% 118% 20% 7% 66% 169% 3% 91%
Contains more Calcium +515.4%
Contains more Magnesium +34.8%
Contains more Potassium +37%
Contains more Manganese +1384.2%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +45.8%
Contains more Copper +312.2%
Equal in Selenium - 16.6

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.
Meatball
Meatball
6
:
6
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197%
Meatball
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 9% 3% 0% 34% 54% 59% 56% 47% 27% 126% 21%
Quail meat
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 B5 +19.7%
Contains more Folate +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +197%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
3
:
2
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Fats +84.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Water +29.8%
Meatball
14% 22% 8% 54%
Protein: 14.4 g
Fats: 22.21 g
Carbs: 8.06 g
Water: 53.67 g
Other: 1.66 g
Quail meat
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +84.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Water +29.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Meatball
Meatball
2
:
1
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%
Meatball
38% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: 7.627 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.346 g
Quail meat
32% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +119.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Quail meat Opinion
Net carbs 5.76g 0g Meatball
Protein 14.4g 19.63g Quail meat
Fats 22.21g 12.05g Meatball
Carbs 8.06g 0g Meatball
Calories 286kcal 192kcal Meatball
Starch 2.25g Meatball
Fructose 0.21g Meatball
Sugar 3.47g Quail meat
Fiber 2.3g 0g Meatball
Calcium 80mg 13mg Meatball
Iron 1.77mg 3.97mg Quail meat
Magnesium 31mg 23mg Meatball
Phosphorus 239mg 275mg Quail meat
Potassium 296mg 216mg Meatball
Sodium 666mg 53mg Quail meat
Zinc 1.66mg 2.42mg Quail meat
Copper 0.123mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Manganese 0.282mg 0.019mg Meatball
Selenium 15.3µg 16.6µg Quail meat
Vitamin A 73IU 243IU Quail meat
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 73µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.42mg Meatball
Vitamin D 2IU Meatball
Vitamin D 0.1µg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Quail meat
Vitamin B1 0.136mg 0.244mg Quail meat
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.26mg Quail meat
Vitamin B3 3.108mg 7.538mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.924mg 0.772mg Meatball
Vitamin B6 0.202mg 0.6mg Quail meat
Folate 36µg 8µg Meatball
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.43µg Meatball
Vitamin K 8.2µg Meatball
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 66mg 76mg Meatball
Trans Fat 0.577g Quail meat
Saturated Fat 7.627g 3.38g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Meatball
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.01g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.013g 0.03g Quail meat
Monounsaturated Fat 9.188g 4.18g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 3.346g 2.98g Meatball
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.07g Meatball
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.815g Meatball
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Meatball
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Meatball
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.012g Meatball
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.022g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Quail meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
36%
Meatball
45%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Meatball
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 613mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.247g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171638/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.