Quail meat vs. Chicken thigh — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between quail meat and chicken thigh
- Quail meat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin C, yet chicken thigh is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for quail meat is 46% higher.
- Quail meat contains less cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat only, cooked, fried.
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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 IronIron | +171.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +463.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.5% |
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 | +177.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
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:
28.18 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
1.18 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Other
~1.03g
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
2.78 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.43 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.82g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.507mg | 0.09mg | 46% |
| Iron | 3.97mg | 1.46mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.38mg | 17% |
| Protein | 19.63g | 28.18g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.244mg | 0.088mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 275mg | 199mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.772mg | 1.285mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 102mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 20.5µg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.98g | 2.43g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.33µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.538mg | 7.12mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 3.38g | 2.78g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.42mg | 2.79mg | 3% |
| Fats | 12.05g | 10.3g | 3% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 95mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.18g | 3.82g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 216mg | 259mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 218kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Calcium | 13mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.329mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.945mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.013mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.645mg | 2.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.591mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.826mg | 1.121mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.033mg | 1.397mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.874mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken thigh is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken thigh 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 ($)