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

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What are the main differences between Chicken meat and Quail meat?

  • Chicken meat is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, while Quail meat is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B12.
  • Quail meat's daily need coverage for Copper is 49% higher.

We used Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Quail, meat and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
4
:
5
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Iron +215.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Copper +668.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 216
Equal in Manganese - 0.019
Chicken meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 17% 78% 20% 11% 53% 22% 3% 131%
Quail meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 149% 17% 118% 20% 7% 66% 169% 3% 91%
Contains more Calcium +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +44%
Contains more Iron +215.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.1%
Contains less Sodium -35.4%
Contains more Zinc +24.7%
Contains more Copper +668.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 216
Equal in Manganese - 0.019

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.
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
5
:
7
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.3%
Chicken meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 6% 0% 0% 16% 39% 160% 62% 93% 4% 38% 6%
Quail meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 0% 0% 21% 61% 60% 142% 47% 139% 6% 54% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +43.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
3
:
1
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - -1.33
Chicken meat
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Quail meat
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +39.1%
Contains more Fats +12.9%
Contains more Water +17.2%
Equal in Other - -1.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chicken meat
Chicken meat
1
:
2
Quail meat
Quail meat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.98
Chicken meat
31% 44% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.97 g
Quail meat
32% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.98 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.8%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 2.98

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken meat Quail meat Opinion
Protein 27.3g 19.63g Chicken meat
Fats 13.6g 12.05g Chicken meat
Calories 239kcal 192kcal Chicken meat
Calcium 15mg 13mg Chicken meat
Iron 1.26mg 3.97mg Quail meat
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Phosphorus 182mg 275mg Quail meat
Potassium 223mg 216mg Chicken meat
Sodium 82mg 53mg Quail meat
Zinc 1.94mg 2.42mg Quail meat
Copper 0.066mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Manganese 0.02mg 0.019mg Chicken meat
Selenium 23.9µg 16.6µg Chicken meat
Vitamin A 161IU 243IU Quail meat
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 73µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.27mg Chicken meat
Vitamin D 2IU Chicken meat
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Quail meat
Vitamin B1 0.063mg 0.244mg Quail meat
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.26mg Quail meat
Vitamin B3 8.487mg 7.538mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B5 1.03mg 0.772mg Chicken meat
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.6mg Quail meat
Folate 5µg 8µg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.43µg Quail meat
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken meat
Tryptophan 0.305mg 0.288mg Chicken meat
Threonine 1.128mg 0.945mg Chicken meat
Isoleucine 1.362mg 1.013mg Chicken meat
Leucine 1.986mg 1.613mg Chicken meat
Lysine 2.223mg 1.645mg Chicken meat
Methionine 0.726mg 0.591mg Chicken meat
Phenylalanine 1.061mg 0.826mg Chicken meat
Valine 1.325mg 1.033mg Chicken meat
Histidine 0.802mg 0.696mg Chicken meat
Cholesterol 88mg 76mg Quail meat
Saturated Fat 3.79g 3.38g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g 0g Chicken meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.03g Quail meat
Monounsaturated Fat 5.34g 4.18g Chicken meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.97g 2.98g Quail meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken meat Quail meat
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
36%
Chicken meat
45%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Chicken meat
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

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 - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.