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Quail meat vs. Beefsteak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Quail meat and Beefsteak

  • Quail meat has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, while Beefsteak has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Quail meat's daily need coverage for Copper is 48% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Quail meat is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Beef, loin, top loin, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, select, cooked, grilled.

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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 16% 6.6% 30% 61% 24% 132% 91% 7.4% 1.2% 157%
Contains more IronIron +143.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +594.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +73.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Sodium ~57mg

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% 15% 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% 9% 0% 20% 32% 131% 32% 135% 173% 4% 6% 56%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +220.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~6.978mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.585mg
~equal in Folate ~8µg

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
27% 15% 58%
Protein: 26.72 g
Fats: 15.11 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.96 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +25.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.21g

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
46% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.951 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.298 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.56 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +432.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quail meat Beefsteak
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Beefsteak Opinion
Calories 192kcal 250kcal Beefsteak
Protein 19.63g 26.72g Beefsteak
Fats 12.05g 15.11g Beefsteak
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg Quail meat
Cholesterol 76mg 79mg Quail meat
Magnesium 23mg 23mg
Calcium 13mg 22mg Beefsteak
Potassium 216mg 340mg Beefsteak
Iron 3.97mg 1.63mg Quail meat
Copper 0.507mg 0.073mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.42mg 4.85mg Beefsteak
Phosphorus 275mg 213mg Quail meat
Sodium 53mg 57mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 243IU 0IU Quail meat
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.45mg Beefsteak
Manganese 0.019mg 0.009mg Quail meat
Selenium 16.6µg 28.8µg Beefsteak
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.078mg Quail meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.14mg Quail meat
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 6.978mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.527mg Quail meat
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.585mg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.38µg Beefsteak
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beefsteak
Folate 8µg 8µg
Choline 101.8mg Beefsteak
Saturated Fat 3.38g 5.951g Quail meat
Monounsaturated Fat 4.18g 6.298g Beefsteak
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.56g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.173mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.945mg 1.054mg Beefsteak
Isoleucine 1.013mg 1.201mg Beefsteak
Leucine 1.613mg 2.099mg Beefsteak
Lysine 1.645mg 2.23mg Beefsteak
Methionine 0.591mg 0.687mg Beefsteak
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 1.042mg Beefsteak
Valine 1.033mg 1.309mg Beefsteak
Histidine 0.696mg 0.842mg Beefsteak
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Quail meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Beefsteak
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
46%
Beefsteak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
53%
Beefsteak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.571g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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 meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172418/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168720/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.