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

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The main differences between Deer meat and Quail meat

  • Deer meat is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Quail meat is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Deer meat is 133% higher.
  • Deer meat contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Quail meat. Deer meat contains 0.563mg of Vitamin B2, while Quail meat contains 0.26mg.
  • Deer meat contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled 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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.9%
~equal in Iron ~3.97mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~275mg
~equal in Sodium ~53mg

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 0% 0% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +741.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.244mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.772mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.3%
Contains more OtherOther +-141.4%
Contains more FatsFats +412.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 30% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 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 -66.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +654.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2246.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Deer meat 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 Deer meat Quail meat Opinion
Calories 149kcal 192kcal Quail meat
Protein 29.9g 19.63g Deer meat
Fats 2.35g 12.05g Quail meat
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Quail meat
Cholesterol 88mg 76mg Quail meat
Magnesium 33mg 23mg Deer meat
Calcium 5mg 13mg Quail meat
Potassium 434mg 216mg Deer meat
Iron 4.25mg 3.97mg Deer meat
Copper 0.254mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Zinc 3.99mg 2.42mg Deer meat
Phosphorus 299mg 275mg Deer meat
Sodium 57mg 53mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 0IU 243IU Quail meat
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.62mg Deer meat
Manganese 0.022mg 0.019mg Deer meat
Selenium 11µg 16.6µg Quail meat
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0.244mg Deer meat
Vitamin B2 0.563mg 0.26mg Deer meat
Vitamin B3 8.78mg 7.538mg Deer meat
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.772mg Deer meat
Vitamin B6 0.614mg 0.6mg Deer meat
Vitamin B12 3.62µg 0.43µg Deer meat
Folate 9µg 8µg Deer meat
Saturated Fat 1.142g 3.38g Deer meat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.554g 4.18g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.127g 2.98g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.288mg Quail meat
Threonine 1.133mg 0.945mg Deer meat
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.013mg Deer meat
Leucine 2.28mg 1.613mg Deer meat
Lysine 2.434mg 1.645mg Deer meat
Methionine 0.7mg 0.591mg Deer meat
Phenylalanine 1.133mg 0.826mg Deer meat
Valine 1.455mg 1.033mg Deer meat
Histidine 0.895mg 0.696mg Deer meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.03g Quail meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Deer meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Deer meat Quail meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
79%
Deer meat
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Deer meat
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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 - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.238g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer meat 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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.