Quail egg vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quail egg and eggs different?
- Quail egg is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and folate; however, eggs are richer in copper, choline, and vitamin D.
- Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 215% higher.
- Quail egg contains 3 times more iron than eggs. While quail egg contains 3.65mg of iron, eggs contain only 1.19mg.
- Eggs have less cholesterol.
Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28% |
| Contains more IronIron | +206.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3125.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +57.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +11.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +173.2% |
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Protein
~12.58g
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Fats
~10.61g
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Water
~74.62g
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Other
~1.07g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated fat
~3.267g
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Monounsaturated fat
~4.077g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.414g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.062mg | 2mg | 215% |
| Cholesterol | 844mg | 373mg | 157% |
| Iron | 3.65mg | 1.19mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.79mg | 0.513mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.58µg | 1.11µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 226mg | 172mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.761mg | 1.398mg | 7% |
| Choline | 263.4mg | 293.8mg | 6% |
| Folate | 66µg | 44µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1.4µg | 2.2µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.47mg | 1.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 55IU | 87IU | 4% |
| Selenium | 32µg | 30.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 3.557g | 3.267g | 1% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 141mg | 124mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 156µg | 149µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.324g | 4.077g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.038mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.324g | 1.414g | 1% |
| Protein | 13.05g | 12.58g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.15mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11.09g | 10.61g | 1% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 155kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.41g | 1.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.41g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Potassium | 132mg | 126mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 1.08mg | 1.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.209mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.641mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.816mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.146mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.881mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.421mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.94mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.315mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.038g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quail egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 471mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)