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Quail egg vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between quail egg and parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Quail egg has more choline, iron, vitamin B5, and selenium; however, parmigiano-Reggiano has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for quail egg is 252% higher.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has 13 times less choline than quail egg. Quail egg has 263.4mg of choline, while parmigiano-Reggiano has 20.7mg.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in cholesterol.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a higher glycemic index than quail egg.

Food types used in this article are Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more IronIron +305.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +192.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1632.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +283.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +163.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +222.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.7%
~equal in Potassium ~125mg

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% 52% 22% 21% 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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +535.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +348.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +441.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +560%
Contains more CholineCholine +1172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~160µg

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +46.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.3%
Contains more FatsFats +80.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +234.1%
Contains more OtherOther +630%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +186.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail egg Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Cholesterol 844mg 88mg 252%
Calcium 64mg 1109mg 105%
Phosphorus 226mg 729mg 72%
Sodium 141mg 1529mg 60%
Saturated fat 3.557g 13.317g 44%
Choline 263.4mg 20.7mg 44%
Iron 3.65mg 0.9mg 34%
Vitamin B5 1.761mg 0.325mg 29%
Vitamin B12 1.58µg 2.26µg 28%
Selenium 32µg 17.7µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0.79mg 0.486mg 23%
Zinc 1.47mg 3.87mg 22%
Copper 0.062mg 0.238mg 20%
Protein 13.05g 20g 14%
Folate 66µg 10µg 14%
Fats 11.09g 20g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.049mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.029mg 8%
Magnesium 13mg 38mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.324g 0.462g 6%
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.17mg 6%
Calories 158kcal 265kcal 5%
Vitamin D 55IU 15IU 5%
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.4µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.324g 6.098g 4%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.085mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 0.41g 1.37g 0%
Net carbs 0.41g 1.37g N/A
Potassium 132mg 125mg 0%
Sugar 0.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 156µg 160µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.114mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.816mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 1.146mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.881mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.421mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.94mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.315mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quail egg Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Quail egg
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 1388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.76g)
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 - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 756mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.