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Parmesan vs. Quail egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Parmesan and Quail egg

  • Parmesan has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Quail egg is richer in Choline, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Quail egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 253% more.
  • Parmesan contains 13 times more Calcium than Quail egg. Parmesan contains 853mg of Calcium, while Quail egg contains 64mg.
  • Quail egg contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cheese, parmesan, grated and Egg, quail, whole, fresh, 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% 256% 16% 18% 13% 115% 269% 235% 9.3% 188%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 19% 12% 137% 21% 40% 97% 18% 5% 175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +161.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1232.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +185.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.8%
Contains more IronIron +644.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
~equal in Selenium ~32µg

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% 58% 11% 15% 6.5% 83% 1.5% 27% 19% 175% 4.3% 4.5% 7.7%
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% 33% 22% 42% 33% 182% 2.8% 106% 35% 198% 0.75% 50% 144%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +79.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1000%
Contains more CholineCholine +1768.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 28% 14% 23% 7%
Protein: 28.42 g
Fats: 27.84 g
Carbs: 13.91 g
Water: 22.65 g
Other: 7.18 g
13% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.41 g
Water: 74.35 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.8%
Contains more FatsFats +151%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3292.7%
Contains more OtherOther +552.7%
Contains more WaterWater +228.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 15.371 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.386 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.557 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.324 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +64.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.324g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmesan Quail egg Opinion
Calories 420kcal 158kcal Parmesan
Protein 28.42g 13.05g Parmesan
Fats 27.84g 11.09g Parmesan
Net carbs 13.91g 0.41g Parmesan
Carbs 13.91g 0.41g Parmesan
Cholesterol 86mg 844mg Parmesan
Vitamin D 21IU 55IU Quail egg
Magnesium 34mg 13mg Parmesan
Calcium 853mg 64mg Parmesan
Potassium 180mg 132mg Parmesan
Iron 0.49mg 3.65mg Quail egg
Sugar 0.07g 0.4g Parmesan
Copper 0.04mg 0.062mg Quail egg
Zinc 4.2mg 1.47mg Parmesan
Phosphorus 627mg 226mg Parmesan
Sodium 1804mg 141mg Quail egg
Vitamin A 974IU 543IU Parmesan
Vitamin A 262µg 156µg Parmesan
Vitamin E 0.53mg 1.08mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 0.5µg 1.4µg Quail egg
Manganese 0.071mg 0.038mg Parmesan
Selenium 34.4µg 32µg Parmesan
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.13mg Quail egg
Vitamin B2 0.358mg 0.79mg Quail egg
Vitamin B3 0.08mg 0.15mg Quail egg
Vitamin B5 0.45mg 1.761mg Quail egg
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.15mg Quail egg
Vitamin B12 1.4µg 1.58µg Quail egg
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg Parmesan
Folate 6µg 66µg Quail egg
Trans Fat 0.876g Quail egg
Choline 14.1mg 263.4mg Quail egg
Saturated Fat 15.371g 3.557g Quail egg
Monounsaturated Fat 7.13g 4.324g Parmesan
Polyunsaturated fat 1.386g 1.324g Parmesan
Tryptophan 0.383mg 0.209mg Parmesan
Threonine 1.075mg 0.641mg Parmesan
Isoleucine 1.455mg 0.816mg Parmesan
Leucine 2.747mg 1.146mg Parmesan
Lysine 2.201mg 0.881mg Parmesan
Methionine 0.751mg 0.421mg Parmesan
Phenylalanine 1.538mg 0.737mg Parmesan
Valine 1.865mg 0.94mg Parmesan
Histidine 0.806mg 0.315mg Parmesan
Omega-3 - ALA 0.102g Parmesan
Omega-3 - DPA 0.015g 0g Parmesan
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Parmesan
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.87g Parmesan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmesan Quail egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
32%
Parmesan
65%
Quail egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Parmesan
53%
Quail egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.814g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 758mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmesan
Parmesan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmesan
Parmesan is relatively richer in minerals
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. Parmesan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171247/nutrients
  2. Quail egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172191/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.