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Quail meat vs. Chicken gizzard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between quail meat and chicken gizzard

  • Quail meat has more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while chicken gizzard has more selenium, vitamin B1,2 and zinc.
  • Chicken gizzard's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 98% higher.
  • Chicken gizzard contains 9 times less vitamin B1 than quail meat. Quail meat contains 0.244mg of vitamin B1, while chicken gizzard contains 0.026mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chicken gizzard is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, gizzard, all classes, 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 2.1% 5.1% 16% 120% 54% 121% 81% 7.3% 9.7% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +214.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.6%
~equal in Sodium ~56mg

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% 4% 0% 6.5% 48% 59% 28% 16% 130% 0% 3.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +838.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +745.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +141.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
30% 3% 68%
Protein: 30.39 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.93 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +349.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.93g
~equal in Other ~-1g

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% 34% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.67 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.353 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +691.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +744.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.2%

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 Chicken gizzard
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 Chicken gizzard DV% diff.
Cholesterol 76mg 370mg 98%
Selenium 16.6µg 41.1µg 45%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.071mg 41%
Copper 0.507mg 0.161mg 38%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 3.12mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.04µg 25%
Protein 19.63g 30.39g 22%
Choline 104.4mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.026mg 18%
Zinc 2.42mg 4.42mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.353g 18%
Fats 12.05g 2.68g 14%
Phosphorus 275mg 189mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.38g 0.67g 12%
Iron 3.97mg 3.19mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 0.528g 9%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.468mg 6%
Magnesium 23mg 3mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.21mg 4%
Calories 192kcal 154kcal 2%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.074mg 2%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Potassium 216mg 179mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 17mg 0%
Sodium 53mg 56mg 0%
Trans fat 0.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Chicken gizzard
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
27%
Chicken gizzard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
64%
Chicken gizzard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 294mg)
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 - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken gizzard
Chicken gizzard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.71g)
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. Chicken gizzard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171457/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.