Pork leg vs. Quail meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pork leg and Quail meat
- Pork leg is higher in Vitamin B1, Selenium, and Vitamin B12, yet Quail meat is higher in Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
- Quail meat covers your daily Copper needs 49% more than Pork leg.
- Pork leg contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Quail meat. While Pork leg contains 0.736mg of Vitamin B1, Quail meat contains only 0.244mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Quail meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Pork, fresh, leg (ham), whole, separable lean and fat, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160% |
| Contains more IronIron | +367.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +680% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +201.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.43 g
Fats:
18.87 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.47 g
Other:
1.23 g
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-192.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.01 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 | +100.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -48.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 245kcal | 192kcal |
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| Protein | 17.43g | 19.63g |
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| Fats | 18.87g | 12.05g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 6.1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 73mg | 76mg |
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| Vitamin D | 20IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 13mg |
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| Potassium | 315mg | 216mg |
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| Iron | 0.85mg | 3.97mg |
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| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.507mg |
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| Zinc | 1.93mg | 2.42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 199mg | 275mg |
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| Sodium | 47mg | 53mg |
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| Vitamin A | 7IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 73µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.019mg |
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| Selenium | 29.4µg | 16.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.736mg | 0.244mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.574mg | 7.538mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.685mg | 0.772mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.401mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.63µg | 0.43µg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 8µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.54g | 3.38g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.38g | 4.18g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.01g | 2.98g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.288mg |
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| Threonine | 0.776mg | 0.945mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.787mg | 1.013mg |
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| Leucine | 1.376mg | 1.613mg |
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| Lysine | 1.55mg | 1.645mg |
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| Methionine | 0.444mg | 0.591mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.689mg | 0.826mg |
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| Valine | 0.931mg | 1.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.659mg | 0.696mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
42%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quail meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.16g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork leg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork leg contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)