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Quail egg vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Quail egg and American cheese

  • Quail egg has more Vitamin B2, Choline, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, while American cheese has more Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Quail egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 248% more than American cheese.
  • Quail egg contains 7 times more Choline than American cheese. While Quail egg contains 263.4mg of Choline, American cheese contains only 36.2mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in American cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.

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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 9.3% 19% 12% 137% 21% 40% 97% 18% 5% 175%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more IronIron +479.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1532.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +183.6%
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.041mg

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% 33% 22% 42% 33% 182% 2.8% 106% 35% 198% 0.75% 50% 144%
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% 57% 16% 18% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +337%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +177.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more CholineCholine +627.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +74%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.41 g
Water: 74.35 g
Other: 1.1 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more WaterWater +87.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.9%
Contains more FatsFats +186.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +802.4%
Contains more OtherOther +515.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.557 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.324 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.286g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail egg American cheese Opinion
Calories 158kcal 371kcal American cheese
Protein 13.05g 18.13g American cheese
Fats 11.09g 31.79g American cheese
Net carbs 0.41g 3.7g American cheese
Carbs 0.41g 3.7g American cheese
Cholesterol 844mg 100mg American cheese
Vitamin D 55IU 23IU Quail egg
Magnesium 13mg 26mg American cheese
Calcium 64mg 1045mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 132mg
Iron 3.65mg 0.63mg Quail egg
Sugar 0.4g 2.26g Quail egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.046mg Quail egg
Zinc 1.47mg 2.49mg American cheese
Phosphorus 226mg 641mg American cheese
Sodium 141mg 1671mg Quail egg
Vitamin A 543IU 945IU American cheese
Vitamin A 156µg 250µg American cheese
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.8mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.6µg Quail egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.041mg American cheese
Selenium 32µg 20.2µg Quail egg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.015mg Quail egg
Vitamin B2 0.79mg 0.234mg Quail egg
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.076mg Quail egg
Vitamin B5 1.761mg 0.403mg Quail egg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.054mg Quail egg
Vitamin B12 1.58µg 1.5µg Quail egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.6µg American cheese
Folate 66µg 8µg Quail egg
Trans Fat 1.144g Quail egg
Choline 263.4mg 36.2mg Quail egg
Saturated Fat 3.557g 18.057g Quail egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.324g 8.236g American cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.324g 1.286g Quail egg
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.232mg American cheese
Threonine 0.641mg 0.772mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.816mg 0.938mg American cheese
Leucine 1.146mg 1.716mg American cheese
Lysine 0.881mg 1.516mg American cheese
Methionine 0.421mg 0.475mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.939mg American cheese
Valine 0.94mg 1.187mg American cheese
Histidine 0.315mg 0.546mg American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g American cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail egg American cheese
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
65%
Quail egg
31%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Quail egg
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 744mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals

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. Quail egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172191/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.