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Emu vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between emu and quail meat

  • Emu is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc, yet quail meat is richer in copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for emu is 74% higher.
  • Emu contains 5 times more Vitamin B12 than quail meat. Emu contains 2.2µg of Vitamin B12, while quail meat contains 0.43µg.
  • Quail meat contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Emu, full rump, 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.
Emu
Emu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 2.1% 29% 258% 95% 118% 138% 14% 4.7% 284%
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 +47.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +73.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%

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.
Emu
Emu
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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% 0.66% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +411.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2109.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Emu
Emu
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34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 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 +71.5%
Contains more OtherOther +-226.3%
Contains more FatsFats +349.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 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 -74.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +287.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Emu Quail meat Opinion
Calories 168kcal 192kcal Quail meat
Protein 33.67g 19.63g Emu
Fats 2.68g 12.05g Quail meat
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg Quail meat
Cholesterol 129mg 76mg Quail meat
Magnesium 34mg 23mg Emu
Calcium 7mg 13mg Quail meat
Potassium 324mg 216mg Emu
Iron 6.89mg 3.97mg Emu
Copper 0.285mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Zinc 4.32mg 2.42mg Emu
Phosphorus 323mg 275mg Emu
Sodium 110mg 53mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 11IU 243IU Quail meat
Vitamin A 3µg 73µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.26mg Emu
Manganese 0.036mg 0.019mg Emu
Selenium 52.1µg 16.6µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.244mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.645mg 0.26mg Emu
Vitamin B3 10.569mg 7.538mg Emu
Vitamin B5 3.647mg 0.772mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.987mg 0.6mg Emu
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.43µg Emu
Folate 10µg 8µg Emu
Saturated Fat 0.87g 3.38g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 1.079g 4.18g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.613g 2.98g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.288mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.965mg 0.945mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.094mg 1.013mg Emu
Leucine 1.859mg 1.613mg Emu
Lysine 1.981mg 1.645mg Emu
Methionine 0.638mg 0.591mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.826mg Emu
Valine 1.121mg 1.033mg Emu
Histidine 0.737mg 0.696mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Emu
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Quail meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Emu Quail meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
91%
Emu
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
97%
Emu
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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 - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/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.