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Quail meat vs. Pork spare ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Quail meat and Pork spare ribs

  • Quail meat is higher in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Pork spare ribs are higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Quail meat covers your daily Copper needs 47% more than Pork spare ribs.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Quail meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, spareribs, separable lean and fat, 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 Iron +336.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +533.8%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Selenium +32.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.5
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 5% 35% 12% 61% 22% 11% 69% 27% 2% 120%
Contains more Iron +336.3%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +95%
Contains less Sodium -34.6%
Contains more Copper +533.8%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains more Selenium +32.5%
Equal in Zinc - 2.5

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 B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.574
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% 8% 69% 0% 80% 58% 88% 38% 133% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.574

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Fats +94.2%
Equal in Other - 1.38
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
15% 23% 60%
Protein: 15.47 g
Fats: 23.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.75 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +26.9%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Fats +94.2%
Equal in Other - 1.38

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%
32% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.98 g
38% 43% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.953 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.7%

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 Pork spare ribs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Pork spare ribs Opinion
Protein 19.63g 15.47g Quail meat
Fats 12.05g 23.4g Pork spare ribs
Calories 192kcal 277kcal Pork spare ribs
Calcium 13mg 15mg Pork spare ribs
Iron 3.97mg 0.91mg Quail meat
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Quail meat
Phosphorus 275mg 141mg Quail meat
Potassium 216mg 242mg Pork spare ribs
Sodium 53mg 81mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.42mg 2.5mg Pork spare ribs
Copper 0.507mg 0.08mg Quail meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.01mg Quail meat
Selenium 16.6µg 22µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin A 243IU 0IU Quail meat
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 0µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.37mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 91IU Pork spare ribs
Vitamin D 2.3µg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg Quail meat
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.319mg Pork spare ribs
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.251mg Quail meat
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 4.662mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.625mg Quail meat
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.574mg Quail meat
Folate 8µg 0µg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.38µg Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.163mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.945mg 0.695mg Quail meat
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0.761mg Quail meat
Leucine 1.613mg 1.318mg Quail meat
Lysine 1.645mg 1.435mg Quail meat
Methionine 0.591mg 0.426mg Quail meat
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.65mg Quail meat
Valine 1.033mg 0.809mg Quail meat
Histidine 0.696mg 0.668mg Quail meat
Cholesterol 76mg 80mg Quail meat
Trans Fat 0.222g Quail meat
Saturated Fat 3.38g 7.529g Quail meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Quail meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.18g 8.542g Pork spare ribs
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 3.953g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.079g Pork spare ribs
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.146g Pork spare ribs
Omega-3 - ALA 0.081g Pork spare ribs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Pork spare ribs
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
43%
Pork spare ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
36%
Pork spare ribs

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 - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.149g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pork spare ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167853/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.