Chicken breast vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken breast and quail meat
- Chicken breast has more vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B5; however, quail meat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin C.
- Quail meat covers your daily copper needs 50% more than chicken breast.
- Quail meat has 2 times less vitamin B3 than chicken breast. Chicken breast has 14.782mg of vitamin B3, while quail meat has 7.538mg.
- Chicken breast contains less saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +34.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +248.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +838.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +96.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +942.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
33.44 g
Fats:
4.71 g
Carbs:
0.51 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-185% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +155.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.29 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.07 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 | -61.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +143% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.5% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.507mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B3 | 14.782mg | 7.538mg | 45% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 3.97mg | 35% |
| Protein | 33.44g | 19.63g | 28% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 16.6µg | 17% |
| Choline | 95.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.079mg | 0.244mg | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.07g | 2.98g | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.08mg | 2.42mg | 12% |
| Fats | 4.71g | 12.05g | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.125mg | 0.26mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.29g | 3.38g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 73µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.72g | 4.18g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.04mg | 0.772mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 275mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.42mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.64mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37µg | 0.43µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 216mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 79mg | 53mg | 1% |
| Folate | 4µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 5IU | 1% | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 192kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.51g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.51g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.39mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.412mg | 0.945mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.765mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.509mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.836mg | 1.645mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.925mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.328mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.659mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.037mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
50%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken breast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.09g)
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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