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Bison meat vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bison meat and Quail meat

  • Bison meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc, yet Quail meat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Bison meat is 101% higher.
  • Bison meat contains 2 times more Selenium than Quail meat. Bison meat contains 35.5µg of Selenium, while Quail meat contains 16.6µg.
  • Bison meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, bison, separable lean only, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 2.4% 32% 128% 36% 100% 90% 7.4% 1% 194%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 19% 149% 169% 66% 118% 6.9% 2.5% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +16.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.5%
~equal in Sodium ~53mg

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% 0% 7.2% 0% 25% 62% 70% 0% 92% 358% 3.3% 6% 63%
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 20% 15% 0% 0% 61% 60% 141% 46% 138% 54% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +565.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 2% 67% 3%
Protein: 28.44 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.54 g
Other: 2.6 g
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +44.9%
Contains more OtherOther +-295.5%
Contains more FatsFats +397.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 45% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.91 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.24 g
32% 40% 28%
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 -73.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +340%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1141.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bison meat Quail meat Opinion
Calories 143kcal 192kcal Quail meat
Protein 28.44g 19.63g Bison meat
Fats 2.42g 12.05g Quail meat
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Quail meat
Cholesterol 82mg 76mg Quail meat
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Bison meat
Calcium 8mg 13mg Quail meat
Potassium 361mg 216mg Bison meat
Iron 3.42mg 3.97mg Quail meat
Copper 0.107mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Zinc 3.68mg 2.42mg Bison meat
Phosphorus 209mg 275mg Quail meat
Sodium 57mg 53mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 0IU 243IU Quail meat
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.36mg Bison meat
Manganese 0.008mg 0.019mg Quail meat
Selenium 35.5µg 16.6µg Bison meat
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.244mg Quail meat
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.26mg Bison meat
Vitamin B3 3.71mg 7.538mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.772mg Quail meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.6mg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 2.86µg 0.43µg Bison meat
Vitamin K 1.3µg Bison meat
Folate 8µg 8µg
Choline 114.8mg Bison meat
Saturated Fat 0.91g 3.38g Bison meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 4.18g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.24g 2.98g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.288mg Quail meat
Threonine 1.171mg 0.945mg Bison meat
Isoleucine 1.198mg 1.013mg Bison meat
Leucine 2.21mg 1.613mg Bison meat
Lysine 2.219mg 1.645mg Bison meat
Methionine 0.674mg 0.591mg Bison meat
Phenylalanine 1.065mg 0.826mg Bison meat
Valine 1.287mg 1.033mg Bison meat
Histidine 0.754mg 0.696mg Bison meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Quail meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bison meat Quail meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
53%
Bison meat
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Bison meat
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bison meat
Bison meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.47g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Bison meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173852/nutrients
  2. Quail meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/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.