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Cheddar Cheese vs. Quail egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cheddar Cheese and Quail egg different?

  • Cheddar Cheese is higher in Calcium, and Phosphorus, however, Quail egg is richer in Choline, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Quail egg is 248% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 11 times more Calcium than Quail egg. While Cheddar Cheese contains 710mg of Calcium, Quail egg contains only 64mg.
  • Quail egg has less Saturated Fat.

Cheese, cheddar and Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +1009.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Iron +2507.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 137% 10% 97% 12% 19% 41% 21% 5% 175%
Contains more Calcium +1009.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.3%
Contains more Zinc +147.6%
Contains more Iron +2507.1%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Copper +106.7%
Contains more Manganese +40.7%
Contains more Selenium +12.3%

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 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 22% 42% 0% 33% 183% 3% 106% 35% 50% 198% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +329.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75.2%
Contains more Fats +200.4%
Contains more Carbs +653.7%
Contains more Other +237.3%
Contains more Water +100.8%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 Protein +75.2%
Contains more Fats +200.4%
Contains more Carbs +653.7%
Contains more Other +237.3%
Contains more Water +100.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.324
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.557 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.324 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.324

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Quail egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 0.41g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 13.05g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 11.09g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 0.41g Cheddar Cheese
Calories 404kcal 158kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 0.4g Quail egg
Calcium 710mg 64mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 3.65mg Quail egg
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 226mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 132mg Quail egg
Sodium 653mg 141mg Quail egg
Zinc 3.64mg 1.47mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.062mg Quail egg
Manganese 0.027mg 0.038mg Quail egg
Selenium 28.5µg 32µg Quail egg
Vitamin A 1242IU 543IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 156µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 1.08mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 24IU 55IU Quail egg
Vitamin D 0.6µg 1.4µg Quail egg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.13mg Quail egg
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.79mg Quail egg
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.15mg Quail egg
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.761mg Quail egg
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.15mg Quail egg
Folate 27µg 66µg Quail egg
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 1.58µg Quail egg
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.209mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.641mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.816mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.146mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.881mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.421mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.737mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.94mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.315mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 844mg Cheddar Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g Quail egg
Saturated Fat 18.867g 3.557g Quail egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 4.324g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 1.324g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Quail egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
58%
Quail egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
53%
Quail egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 512mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.31g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 745mg)
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.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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