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Quail meat vs. Deer meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between quail meat and deer meat

  • Quail meat is richer in copper, selenium, and vitamin C, yet deer meat is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for deer meat is 133% higher.
  • Deer meat contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Quail, meat, and skin, raw and Game meat, deer, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled.

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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 24% 1.5% 38% 159% 85% 109% 128% 7.4% 2.9% 60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +99.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
~equal in Iron ~4.25mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~299mg
~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% 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% 12% 0% 65% 130% 165% 51% 142% 453% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +741.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.614mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 2% 67%
Protein: 29.9 g
Fats: 2.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.2 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more FatsFats +412.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~67.2g
~equal in Other ~0.55g

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
63% 30% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.142 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.554 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.127 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +654.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2246.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -66.2%

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 Deer meat
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 Deer meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 3.62µg 133%
Copper 0.507mg 0.254mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.563mg 23%
Protein 19.63g 29.9g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.127g 19%
Fats 12.05g 2.35g 15%
Zinc 2.42mg 3.99mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.38g 1.142g 10%
Selenium 16.6µg 11µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 0.554g 9%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 8.78mg 8%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Potassium 216mg 434mg 6%
Cholesterol 76mg 88mg 4%
Iron 3.97mg 4.25mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.62mg 4%
Phosphorus 275mg 299mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.856mg 2%
Calories 192kcal 149kcal 2%
Magnesium 23mg 33mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.614mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 5mg 1%
Sodium 53mg 57mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.266mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 1.133mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 2.28mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 2.434mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0.7mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 1.133mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 1.455mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.895mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Deer meat
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
79%
Deer meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
61%
Deer meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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?
Deer meat
Deer meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.238g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Deer meat
Deer meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Deer meat
Deer 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 ($)

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. Deer meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174430/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.