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Quail meat vs. Rib eye steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quail meat and Rib eye steak

  • Quail meat is richer in Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet Rib eye steak is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rib eye steak is 70% higher.
  • Quail meat contains 6 times more Copper than Rib eye steak. Quail meat contains 0.507mg of Copper, while Rib eye steak contains 0.08mg.
  • Quail meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Beef, rib eye steak, boneless, lip-on, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, grilled.

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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 +18.2%
Contains more Iron +77.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Copper +533.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +321.1%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Sodium - 54
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 4% 85% 16% 66% 23% 8% 162% 27% 11% 162%
Contains more Calcium +18.2%
Contains more Iron +77.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.9%
Contains more Copper +533.8%
Contains more Potassium +20.4%
Contains more Zinc +144.2%
Contains more Manganese +321.1%
Contains more Selenium +78.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Sodium - 54

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 +872%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.4%
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 2% 2% 6% 0% 18% 67% 93% 33% 111% 5% 263% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +872%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +243.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.8%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +388.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +81%
Equal in Other - 0.01
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
24% 22% 54%
Protein: 23.69 g
Fats: 21.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 54.49 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Protein +20.7%
Contains more Fats +81%
Equal in Other - 0.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.7%
32% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.98 g
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 9.684 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.519 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.027 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +190.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.7%

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 Rib eye steak
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Rib eye steak Opinion
Protein 19.63g 23.69g Rib eye steak
Fats 12.05g 21.81g Rib eye steak
Calories 192kcal 291kcal Rib eye steak
Calcium 13mg 11mg Quail meat
Iron 3.97mg 2.24mg Quail meat
Magnesium 23mg 22mg Quail meat
Phosphorus 275mg 152mg Quail meat
Potassium 216mg 260mg Rib eye steak
Sodium 53mg 54mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.42mg 5.91mg Rib eye steak
Copper 0.507mg 0.08mg Quail meat
Manganese 0.019mg 0.08mg Rib eye steak
Selenium 16.6µg 29.7µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin A 243IU 25IU Quail meat
Vitamin A RAE 73µg 8µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.1mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 7IU Rib eye steak
Vitamin D 0.2µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg Quail meat
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.071mg Quail meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.287mg Rib eye steak
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 4.908mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.536mg Quail meat
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.477mg Quail meat
Folate 8µg 6µg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.1µg Rib eye steak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Rib eye steak
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.265mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.945mg 1.116mg Rib eye steak
Isoleucine 1.013mg 1.103mg Rib eye steak
Leucine 1.613mg 2.041mg Rib eye steak
Lysine 1.645mg 2.269mg Rib eye steak
Methionine 0.591mg 0.641mg Rib eye steak
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.95mg Rib eye steak
Valine 1.033mg 1.184mg Rib eye steak
Histidine 0.696mg 0.888mg Rib eye steak
Cholesterol 76mg 80mg Quail meat
Trans Fat 1.478g Quail meat
Saturated Fat 3.38g 9.684g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.001g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.014g Quail meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.18g 10.519g Rib eye steak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 1.027g Quail meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.7g Rib eye steak
Omega-3 - ALA 0.038g Rib eye steak
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Rib eye steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Rib eye steak
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
50%
Rib eye steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
56%
Rib eye steak

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 - 1mg)
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 - 6.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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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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. Rib eye steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173392/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.