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Quail egg vs. Turkey egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Quail egg and Turkey egg

  • Quail egg is higher in Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Turkey egg is richer in Iron.
  • Turkey egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 30% higher.
  • Quail egg has 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Turkey egg. While Quail egg has 0.79mg of Vitamin B2, Turkey egg has only 0.47mg.
  • Quail egg has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw and Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, 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.
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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Potassium ~142mg
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.58mg
~equal in Sodium ~151mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg
~equal in Selenium ~34.3µg

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% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~554IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.889mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.69µg
~equal in Folate ~71µg

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
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more OtherOther +39.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.5%
~equal in Protein ~13.68g
~equal in Fats ~11.88g
~equal in Water ~72.5g

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
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.632g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.571g

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 Turkey egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail egg Turkey egg Opinion
Calories 158kcal 171kcal Turkey egg
Protein 13.05g 13.68g Turkey egg
Fats 11.09g 11.88g Turkey egg
Net carbs 0.41g 1.15g Turkey egg
Carbs 0.41g 1.15g Turkey egg
Cholesterol 844mg 933mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 55IU Quail egg
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Calcium 64mg 99mg Turkey egg
Potassium 132mg 142mg Turkey egg
Iron 3.65mg 4.1mg Turkey egg
Sugar 0.4g Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.062mg
Zinc 1.47mg 1.58mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 226mg 170mg Quail egg
Sodium 141mg 151mg Quail egg
Vitamin A 543IU 554IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A 156µg 166µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 1.08mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 1.4µg Quail egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.038mg
Selenium 32µg 34.3µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.11mg Quail egg
Vitamin B2 0.79mg 0.47mg Quail egg
Vitamin B3 0.15mg 0.024mg Quail egg
Vitamin B5 1.761mg 1.889mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.131mg Quail egg
Vitamin B12 1.58µg 1.69µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Quail egg
Folate 66µg 71µg Turkey egg
Choline 263.4mg Quail egg
Saturated Fat 3.557g 3.632g Quail egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.324g 4.571g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.324g 1.658g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.209mg 0.219mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.641mg 0.672mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.816mg 0.855mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.146mg 1.201mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.881mg 0.924mg Turkey egg
Methionine 0.421mg 0.442mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.737mg 0.773mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.94mg 0.985mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.315mg 0.33mg Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail egg Turkey egg
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
44%
Turkey egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Quail egg
55%
Turkey egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/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.