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

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The main differences between Quail meat and Chicken liver

  • Chicken liver is richer than Quail meat in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chicken liver is 673% higher.
  • Quail meat contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, liver, all classes, raw.

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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 14% 2.4% 20% 337% 164% 73% 127% 9.3% 33% 298%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.4%
Contains more IronIron +126.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1242.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.9%
~equal in Potassium ~230mg
~equal in Copper ~0.492mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~297mg

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 60% 665% 14% 0% 76% 410% 182% 374% 197% 2073% 0% 441% 106%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +583.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +707.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3755.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +7250%
~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
17% 5% 76%
Protein: 16.92 g
Fats: 4.83 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 76.46 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +149.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~76.46g
~equal in Other ~1.06g

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
38% 30% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.563 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.249 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.306 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +234.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +128.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.8%

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 liver
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Chicken liver Opinion
Calories 192kcal 119kcal Quail meat
Protein 19.63g 16.92g Quail meat
Fats 12.05g 4.83g Quail meat
Vitamin C 6.1mg 17.9mg Chicken liver
Net carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Carbs 0g 0.73g Chicken liver
Cholesterol 76mg 345mg Quail meat
Magnesium 23mg 19mg Quail meat
Calcium 13mg 8mg Quail meat
Potassium 216mg 230mg Chicken liver
Iron 3.97mg 8.99mg Chicken liver
Copper 0.507mg 0.492mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.42mg 2.67mg Chicken liver
Phosphorus 275mg 297mg Chicken liver
Sodium 53mg 71mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 243IU 11078IU Chicken liver
Vitamin A 73µg 3296µg Chicken liver
Vitamin E 0.7mg Chicken liver
Manganese 0.019mg 0.255mg Chicken liver
Selenium 16.6µg 54.6µg Chicken liver
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.305mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 1.778mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 9.728mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 6.233mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.853mg Chicken liver
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 16.58µg Chicken liver
Folate 8µg 588µg Chicken liver
Trans Fat 0.065g Quail meat
Choline 194.4mg Chicken liver
Saturated Fat 3.38g 1.563g Chicken liver
Monounsaturated Fat 4.18g 1.249g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 1.306g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.176mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.945mg 0.725mg Quail meat
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0.813mg Quail meat
Leucine 1.613mg 1.512mg Quail meat
Lysine 1.645mg 1.332mg Quail meat
Methionine 0.591mg 0.432mg Quail meat
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.824mg Quail meat
Valine 1.033mg 0.998mg Quail meat
Histidine 0.696mg 0.507mg Quail meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Quail meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Quail meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Chicken liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.475g Chicken liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Chicken liver
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
354%
Chicken liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
108%
Chicken liver

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 269mg)
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 - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken liver
Chicken liver 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 ($)

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 liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171060/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.