Beef vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between beef and quail meat
- Beef is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet quail meat is richer in copper, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for beef is 158% higher.
- Beef contains 2 times more vitamin B2 than quail meat. Beef contains 0.4mg of vitamin B2, while quail meat contains 0.26mg.
Food types used in this article are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Quail, meat and skin, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +63% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +422.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +879.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +229.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-115% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.3% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~69.65g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.595 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.532 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.98 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +460.2% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 0.43µg | 158% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.507mg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 2.98g | 16% |
| Protein | 27.55g | 19.63g | 16% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 16.6µg | 16% |
| Choline | 75.6mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.244mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 3.97mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.7mg | 2.42mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 7.538mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.26mg | 11% |
| Fats | 6.54g | 12.05g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 73µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 0.772mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.6mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.595g | 3.38g | 4% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 216mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.734g | 4.18g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 76mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 259mg | 275mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 169kcal | 192kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 53mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Folate | 7µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.375g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.534mg | 0.945mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.833mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.178mg | 1.645mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.03g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
76%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.785g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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