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American cheese vs. Quail egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between American cheese and quail egg

  • American cheese has more calcium and phosphorus, while quail egg has more vitamin B2, choline, iron, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Quail egg covers your daily need for cholesterol, 248% more than American cheese.
  • American cheese contains 16 times more calcium than quail egg. While American cheese contains 1045mg of calcium, quail egg contains only 64mg.
  • The amount of sodium in quail egg is lower.
  • Quail egg has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of quail egg is 0, while the glycemic index of American cheese is 27.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D and Egg, quail, whole, fresh, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 19% 12% 137% 21% 40% 97% 18% 5% 175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1532.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.6%
Contains more IronIron +479.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.4%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 52% 22% 21% 33% 182% 2.8% 106% 35% 198% 0.75% 50% 144%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more CholineCholine +627.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.58µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
13% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.41 g
Water: 74.35 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +802.4%
Contains more OtherOther +515.5%
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.557 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.324 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.324g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Quail egg DV% diff.
Cholesterol 100mg 844mg 248%
Calcium 1045mg 64mg 98%
Sodium 1671mg 141mg 67%
Saturated fat 18.057g 3.557g 66%
Phosphorus 641mg 226mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.79mg 43%
Choline 36.2mg 263.4mg 41%
Iron 0.63mg 3.65mg 38%
Fats 31.79g 11.09g 32%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 1.761mg 27%
Selenium 20.2µg 32µg 21%
Folate 8µg 66µg 15%
Calories 371kcal 158kcal 11%
Protein 18.13g 13.05g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.13mg 10%
Vitamin A 250µg 156µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 4.324g 10%
Zinc 2.49mg 1.47mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.15mg 7%
Vitamin D 23IU 55IU 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.4µg 4%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 1.58µg 3%
Magnesium 26mg 13mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 1.08mg 2%
Copper 0.046mg 0.062mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.3µg 2%
Carbs 3.7g 0.41g 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 0.41g N/A
Potassium 132mg 132mg 0%
Sugar 2.26g 0.4g N/A
Manganese 0.041mg 0.038mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 0.15mg 0%
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 1.324g 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.209mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.816mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.146mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 0.881mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.421mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.94mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.315mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese Quail egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
American cheese
65%
Quail egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
53%
Quail egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 744mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals

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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients
  2. Quail egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172191/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.