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

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How are elk meat and quail meat different?

  • Elk meat is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, quail meat is richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for elk meat is 105% higher.
  • Elk meat contains 2 times more zinc than quail meat. While elk meat contains 4.12mg of zinc, quail meat contains only 2.42mg.
  • Elk meat has less saturated fat.

Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled and Quail, meat, and skin, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
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 +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.1%
~equal in Iron ~3.97mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~275mg
~equal in Sodium ~53mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 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% 24% 0% 0% 61% 60% 141% 46% 138% 54% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +588.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 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 +56.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-167.7%
Contains more FatsFats +253.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 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 -60.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +330.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1750.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elk meat Quail meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.96µg 0.43µg 105%
Protein 30.76g 19.63g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.161g 2.98g 19%
Copper 0.349mg 0.507mg 18%
Zinc 4.12mg 2.42mg 15%
Fats 3.41g 12.05g 13%
Selenium 10.5µg 16.6µg 11%
Vitamin B3 6.143mg 7.538mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.6mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.212mg 0.772mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.342g 3.38g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.37mg 0.26mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 4.18g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.144mg 0.244mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg 7%
Potassium 392mg 216mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 162kcal 192kcal 2%
Phosphorus 285mg 275mg 1%
Iron 4.07mg 3.97mg 1%
Calcium 5mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 29mg 23mg 1%
Cholesterol 72mg 76mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 53mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg 0%
Folate 9µg 8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.236mg 0.945mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.291mg 1.013mg 0%
Leucine 2.293mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 2.513mg 1.645mg 0%
Methionine 0.755mg 0.591mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.126mg 0.826mg 0%
Valine 1.428mg 1.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.948mg 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Elk meat
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.038g)
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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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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.