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Ostrich vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between ostrich and quail meat

  • Ostrich has more vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B5; however, quail meat is higher in copper, iron, and vitamin C.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 243% more than quail meat.
  • Ostrich has 2 times more selenium than quail meat. While ostrich has 37.5µg of selenium, quail meat has only 16.6µg.
  • Ostrich has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 PotassiumPotassium +67.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~275mg
~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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 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 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1353.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.244mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.538mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 +45.1%
Contains more OtherOther +-132.3%
Contains more FatsFats +368.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 -70.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +330.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +577.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ostrich Quail meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ostrich Quail meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0.43µg 243%
Copper 0.152mg 0.507mg 39%
Selenium 37.5µg 16.6µg 38%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.42mg 22%
Protein 28.49g 19.63g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 2.98g 17%
Fats 2.57g 12.05g 15%
Iron 2.79mg 3.97mg 15%
Saturated fat 1g 3.38g 11%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 0.772mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 4.18g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 73µg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg 7%
Potassium 362mg 216mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.6mg 4%
Phosphorus 251mg 275mg 3%
Cholesterol 85mg 76mg 3%
Folate 15µg 8µg 2%
Calories 145kcal 192kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 7.538mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.244mg 1%
Sodium 80mg 53mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 23mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.945mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 1.013mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.645mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.591mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 0.826mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 1.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.38g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.