Quail meat vs. Beef tenderloin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between quail meat and beef tenderloin?
- Quail meat is richer in copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B5, while beef tenderloin is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Beef tenderloin's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
- Beef tenderloin has 4 times less copper than quail meat. Quail meat has 0.507mg of copper, while beef tenderloin has 0.123mg.
- Quail meat is lower in saturated fat.
We used Quail, meat and skin, raw and Beef, tenderloin, roast, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +44.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +312.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +38% |
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 | +171.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +472.1% |
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:
23.9 g
Fats:
24.6 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
48.37 g
Other:
3.13 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +44% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +104.1% |
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Carbs
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Other
~3.13g
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
9.72 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +198% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +145.7% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 2.46µg | 85% |
| Copper | 0.507mg | 0.123mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 3.38g | 9.72g | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.538mg | 3mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.25mg | 27% |
| Fats | 12.05g | 24.6g | 19% |
| Choline | 91mg | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.18g | 10.27g | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.42mg | 4.03mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.244mg | 0.09mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.98g | 1g | 13% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 22.9µg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.97mg | 3.11mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 275mg | 203mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.772mg | 0.25mg | 10% |
| Protein | 19.63g | 23.9g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 324kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 331mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 85mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 57mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.945mg | 1.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.013mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.889mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.645mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.591mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.826mg | 0.933mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.033mg | 1.163mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.818mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.34g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)
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.