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Chicken liver vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken liver and Quail meat

  • Chicken liver is richer than Quail meat in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 673% higher.
  • Chicken liver contains 74 times more Folate than Quail meat. Chicken liver contains 588µg of Folate, while Quail meat contains 8µg.
  • Quail meat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Chicken, liver, all classes, raw 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 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
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 IronIron +126.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1242.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
~equal in Potassium ~216mg
~equal in Copper ~0.507mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~275mg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
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 CVitamin C +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4458.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +707.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3755.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +7250%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-179.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +149.5%
~equal in Water ~69.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 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 -53.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +234.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken liver Quail meat Opinion
Calories 119kcal 192kcal Quail meat
Protein 16.92g 19.63g Quail meat
Fats 4.83g 12.05g Quail meat
Vitamin C 17.9mg 6.1mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Carbs 0.73g 0g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 345mg 76mg Quail meat
Magnesium 19mg 23mg Quail meat
Calcium 8mg 13mg Quail meat
Potassium 230mg 216mg Chicken liver
Iron 8.99mg 3.97mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.492mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.67mg 2.42mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 297mg 275mg Chicken liver
Sodium 71mg 53mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 11078IU 243IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 3296µg 73µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.255mg 0.019mg Chicken liver
Selenium 54.6µg 16.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.305mg 0.244mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 1.778mg 0.26mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 9.728mg 7.538mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 6.233mg 0.772mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.853mg 0.6mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 16.58µg 0.43µg Chicken liver
Folate 588µg 8µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Quail meat
Choline 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 1.563g 3.38g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 1.249g 4.18g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.306g 2.98g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.288mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.725mg 0.945mg Quail meat
Isoleucine 0.813mg 1.013mg Quail meat
Leucine 1.512mg 1.613mg Quail meat
Lysine 1.332mg 1.645mg Quail meat
Methionine 0.432mg 0.591mg Quail meat
Phenylalanine 0.824mg 0.826mg Quail meat
Valine 0.998mg 1.033mg Quail meat
Histidine 0.507mg 0.696mg Quail meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Quail meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Quail meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken liver Quail meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
354%
Chicken liver
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
108%
Chicken liver
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 269mg)
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 - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Chicken liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.