Chicken thigh vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken thigh and quail meat
- Chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium, yet quail meat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for copper for quail meat is 46% higher.
- Chicken thigh contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than quail meat. Chicken thigh contains 1.285mg of vitamin B5, while quail meat contains 0.772mg.
- Quail meat contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, 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 | +13% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +171.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +463.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-177.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 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 | -17.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.18g
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.09mg | 0.507mg | 46% |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 3.97mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.38mg | 0.6mg | 17% |
| Protein | 28.18g | 19.63g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.244mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 199mg | 275mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.285mg | 0.772mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 76mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 20.5µg | 16.6µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.43g | 2.98g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.43µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.12mg | 7.538mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 2.78g | 3.38g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.79mg | 2.42mg | 3% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 12.05g | 3% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 53mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.82g | 4.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 259mg | 216mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Calories | 218kcal | 192kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.18g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.027mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.255mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Folate | 9µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.329mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.188mg | 0.945mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.486mg | 1.013mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.613mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.384mg | 1.645mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.778mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.121mg | 0.826mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.397mg | 1.033mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.874mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.05g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)