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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 3.9% 19% 149% 169% 66% 118% 6.9% 2.5% 91%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9.6% 39% 145% 57% 286% 113% 8.3% 2.6% 164%
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%
~equal in Iron ~3.86mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~263mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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 20% 24% 0% 0% 61% 60% 141% 46% 138% 54% 0% 6% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 35% 48% 110% 25% 85% 474% 0% 7.5% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
34% 6% 58% 2%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~1.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 40% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.98 g
43% 53% 4%
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.
Quail meat Beef shank
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Beef shank DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 3.79µg 140%
Zinc 2.42mg 10.49mg 73%
Copper 0.507mg 0.172mg 37%
Protein 19.63g 33.68g 28%
Selenium 16.6µg 30µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.21g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.37mg 18%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 5.89mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.14mg 9%
Fats 12.05g 6.36g 9%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Potassium 216mg 447mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.41mg 7%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Saturated fat 3.38g 2.29g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.21mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 2.86g 3%
Phosphorus 275mg 263mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 32mg 2%
Iron 3.97mg 3.86mg 1%
Cholesterol 76mg 78mg 1%
Folate 8µg 10µg 1%
Calories 192kcal 201kcal 0%
Sodium 53mg 64mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.02mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.377mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 1.471mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 1.514mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 2.662mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 2.802mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0.862mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 1.315mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 1.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 1.153mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Beef shank
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Quail meat
60%
Beef shank
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
85%
Beef shank

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef shank
Beef shank is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef shank
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 ($)

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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/nutrients
  2. Beef shank - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169442/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.