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

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Differences between Quail meat and Chicken gizzard

  • Quail meat has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Chicken gizzard has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 98% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Quail meat. Quail meat contains 0.244mg of Vitamin B1, while Chicken gizzard contains 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Chicken gizzard is lower.

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

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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 Iron +24.5%
Contains more Magnesium +666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Copper +214.9%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Contains more Selenium +147.6%
Equal in Sodium - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 149% 17% 118% 20% 7% 66% 169% 3% 91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 120% 3% 81% 16% 8% 121% 54% 10% 225%
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%
Contains more Calcium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +82.6%
Contains more Manganese +289.5%
Contains more Selenium +147.6%
Equal in Sodium - 56

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 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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +141.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +349.6%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Equal in Water - 67.93
Equal in Other - -1
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +349.6%
Contains more Protein +54.8%
Equal in Water - 67.93
Equal in Other - -1

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quail meat Chicken gizzard
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 Quail meat Chicken gizzard Opinion
Protein 19.63g 30.39g Chicken gizzard
Fats 12.05g 2.68g Quail meat
Calories 192kcal 154kcal Quail meat
Calcium 13mg 17mg Chicken gizzard
Iron 3.97mg 3.19mg Quail meat
Magnesium 23mg 3mg Quail meat
Phosphorus 275mg 189mg Quail meat
Potassium 216mg 179mg Quail meat
Sodium 53mg 56mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.42mg 4.42mg Chicken gizzard
Copper 0.507mg 0.161mg Quail meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.074mg Chicken gizzard
Selenium 16.6µg 41.1µg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin A 243IU 0IU Quail meat
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.2mg Chicken gizzard
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg Quail meat
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.026mg Quail meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.21mg Quail meat
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 3.12mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.468mg Quail meat
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.071mg Quail meat
Folate 8µg 5µg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.04µg 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 76mg 370mg Quail meat
Trans Fat 0.13g Quail meat
Saturated Fat 3.38g 0.67g Chicken gizzard
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Quail meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.18g 0.528g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.353g 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
Quail meat Chicken gizzard
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
45%
Quail meat
25%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
64%
Chicken gizzard

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