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Quail egg vs. Pimento Cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Quail egg and Pimento Cheese

  • Quail egg has more Choline, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, while Pimento Cheese has more Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Quail egg covers your daily need of Cholesterol 250% more than Pimento Cheese.
  • Quail egg contains 9 times more Iron than Pimento Cheese. While Quail egg contains 3.65mg of Iron, Pimento Cheese contains only 0.42mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pimento Cheese is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw and Cheese, pasteurized process, pimento.

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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 16% 184% 14% 16% 11% 81% 319% 119% 2.1% 79%
Contains more IronIron +769%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +137.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +120.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +69.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +859.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.2%

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.
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 7.7% 62% 5.8% 15% 6.8% 82% 1.5% 29% 16% 88% 7.3% 6% 19%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +272.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +123.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +263.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +125.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +725%
Contains more CholineCholine +659.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +866.7%

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 22.13 g
Fats: 31.2 g
Carbs: 1.73 g
Water: 39.08 g
Other: 5.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +90.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.6%
Contains more FatsFats +181.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +322%
Contains more OtherOther +432.7%

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
66% 30% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.937 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.988 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.7%

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 Pimento Cheese
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail egg Pimento Cheese Opinion
Calories 158kcal 375kcal Pimento Cheese
Protein 13.05g 22.13g Pimento Cheese
Fats 11.09g 31.2g Pimento Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 2.3mg Pimento Cheese
Net carbs 0.41g 1.63g Pimento Cheese
Carbs 0.41g 1.73g Pimento Cheese
Cholesterol 844mg 94mg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin D 55IU 22IU Quail egg
Magnesium 13mg 22mg Pimento Cheese
Calcium 64mg 614mg Pimento Cheese
Potassium 132mg 162mg Pimento Cheese
Iron 3.65mg 0.42mg Quail egg
Sugar 0.4g 0.62g Quail egg
Fiber 0g 0.1g Pimento Cheese
Copper 0.062mg 0.033mg Quail egg
Zinc 1.47mg 2.98mg Pimento Cheese
Phosphorus 226mg 744mg Pimento Cheese
Sodium 141mg 915mg Quail egg
Vitamin A 543IU 1030IU Pimento Cheese
Vitamin A 156µg 244µg Pimento Cheese
Vitamin E 1.08mg 0.29mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 1.4µg 0.5µg Quail egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.016mg Quail egg
Selenium 32µg 14.5µg Quail egg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.027mg Quail egg
Vitamin B2 0.79mg 0.354mg Quail egg
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.078mg Quail egg
Vitamin B5 1.761mg 0.485mg Quail egg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.071mg Quail egg
Vitamin B12 1.58µg 0.7µg Quail egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.9µg Pimento Cheese
Folate 66µg 8µg Quail egg
Choline 263.4mg 34.7mg Quail egg
Saturated Fat 3.557g 19.663g Quail egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.324g 8.937g Pimento Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.324g 0.988g Quail egg
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.323mg Pimento Cheese
Threonine 0.641mg 0.718mg Pimento Cheese
Isoleucine 0.816mg 1.023mg Pimento Cheese
Leucine 1.146mg 1.956mg Pimento Cheese
Lysine 0.881mg 2.196mg Pimento Cheese
Methionine 0.421mg 0.572mg Pimento Cheese
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 1.124mg Pimento Cheese
Valine 0.94mg 1.325mg Pimento Cheese
Histidine 0.315mg 0.902mg Pimento Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Quail egg Pimento 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
27%
Pimento Cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Quail egg
84%
Pimento Cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 774mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.106g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 750mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pimento Cheese
Pimento Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pimento Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170854/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.