Quail meat vs. Beef shank — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Quail meat and Beef shank
- Quail meat is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5, yet Beef shank is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Potassium.
- Beef shank covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 140% more than Quail meat.
Food varieties used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Beef, shank crosscuts, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, simmered.
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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 CopperCopper | +194.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +62.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +781.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
12.05 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.65 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
33.68 g
Fats:
6.36 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
58.21 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71.6% |
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Carbs
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Other
~1.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.98 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.21 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +46.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1319% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -32.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 192kcal | 201kcal |
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| Protein | 19.63g | 33.68g |
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| Fats | 12.05g | 6.36g |
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| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 76mg | 78mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 216mg | 447mg |
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| Iron | 3.97mg | 3.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.507mg | 0.172mg |
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| Zinc | 2.42mg | 10.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 275mg | 263mg |
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| Sodium | 53mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin A | 243IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 16.6µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.244mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.538mg | 5.89mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.772mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.37mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 3.79µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.38g | 2.29g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.18g | 2.86g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.98g | 0.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.377mg |
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| Threonine | 0.945mg | 1.471mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.013mg | 1.514mg |
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| Leucine | 1.613mg | 2.662mg |
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| Lysine | 1.645mg | 2.802mg |
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| Methionine | 0.591mg | 0.862mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.826mg | 1.315mg |
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| Valine | 1.033mg | 1.638mg |
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| Histidine | 0.696mg | 1.153mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g |
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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
42%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
85%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef shank is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)