Quail meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Quail meat and Chicken thigh
- Quail meat is richer in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C, yet Chicken thigh is richer in Vitamin B5, and Selenium.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Quail meat is 46% higher.
- Quail meat contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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.
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Iron
+171.9%
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Phosphorus
+38.2%
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Sodium
-44.2%
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Copper
+463.3%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Potassium
+19.9%
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Zinc
+15.3%
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Manganese
+42.1%
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Selenium
+23.5%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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Iron
+171.9%
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Phosphorus
+38.2%
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Sodium
-44.2%
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Copper
+463.3%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Potassium
+19.9%
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Zinc
+15.3%
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Manganese
+42.1%
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Selenium
+23.5%
Equal in Calcium - 13
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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Vitamin A
+247.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+177.3%
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Vitamin B6
+57.9%
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Vitamin B12
+30.3%
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Vitamin B5
+66.5%
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Folate
+12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
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Vitamin A
+247.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+177.3%
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Vitamin B6
+57.9%
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Vitamin B12
+30.3%
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Vitamin B5
+66.5%
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Folate
+12.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.255
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 7.12
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+17%
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Water
+17.4%
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Protein
+43.6%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Other - 1.03
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
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Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
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1.03 g
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Fats
+17%
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Water
+17.4%
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Protein
+43.6%
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Equal in Other - 1.03
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.6%
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Saturated Fat
-17.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.82
Saturated Fat:
3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.98 g
Saturated Fat:
2.78 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.43 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+22.6%
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Saturated Fat
-17.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.82
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Protein | 19.63g | 28.18g |
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| Fats | 12.05g | 10.3g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g |
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| Calories | 192kcal | 218kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | |
| Iron | 3.97mg | 1.46mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 275mg | 199mg |
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| Potassium | 216mg | 259mg |
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| Sodium | 53mg | 95mg |
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| Zinc | 2.42mg | 2.79mg |
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| Copper | 0.507mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.027mg |
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| Selenium | 16.6µg | 20.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 70IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 73µg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.244mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.255mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.538mg | 7.12mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.772mg | 1.285mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.38mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.33µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.329mg |
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| Threonine | 0.945mg | 1.188mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.013mg | 1.486mg |
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| Leucine | 1.613mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 1.645mg | 2.384mg |
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| Methionine | 0.591mg | 0.778mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.826mg | 1.121mg |
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| Valine | 1.033mg | 1.397mg |
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| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.874mg |
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| Cholesterol | 76mg | 102mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.38g | 2.78g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.03g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.18g | 3.82g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.98g | 2.43g |
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| 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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)