Lamb vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lamb and Quail meat different?
- Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Quail meat is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 88% higher.
- Lamb contains 3 times more Saturated Fat than Quail meat. While Lamb contains 8.83g of Saturated Fat, Quail meat contains only 3.38g.
Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +59% |
| Contains more IronIron | +111.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +493% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +361.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-161.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.7% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.98 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +111% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.4% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 294kcal | 192kcal |
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| Protein | 24.52g | 19.63g |
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| Fats | 20.94g | 12.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 216mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 3.97mg |
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| Copper | 0.119mg | 0.507mg |
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| Zinc | 4.46mg | 2.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 188mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 72mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.244mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 7.538mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 0.772mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.6µg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 93.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 8.83g | 3.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.82g | 4.18g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 2.98g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.945mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 1.013mg |
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| Leucine | 1.908mg | 1.613mg |
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| Lysine | 2.166mg | 1.645mg |
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| Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.591mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.826mg |
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| Valine | 1.323mg | 1.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.777mg | 0.696mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
52%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.