Quail meat vs. Duck meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between quail meat and duck meat?
- Quail meat is higher in vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin C, and vitamin B1, yet duck meat is higher in vitamin B5 and selenium.
- Quail meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 32% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in quail meat is lower.
We used Quail, meat,, and skin, raw and Duck, domesticated, meat,, and skin, cooked, roasted types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +47% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +123.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +30.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.5% |
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 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.2% |
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:
18.99 g
Fats:
28.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
51.84 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.3% |
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Protein
~18.99g
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Carbs
~0g
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Other
~0.82g
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
9.67 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
12.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.65 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +208.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.18mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.507mg | 0.227mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 3.38g | 9.67g | 29% |
| Fats | 12.05g | 28.35g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.18g | 12.9g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.538mg | 4.825mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 275mg | 156mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3.97mg | 2.7mg | 16% |
| Choline | 50.4mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.772mg | 1.098mg | 7% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 0mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 20µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.244mg | 0.174mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.42mg | 1.86mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.3µg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.98g | 3.65g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 5.1µg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 84mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Protein | 19.63g | 18.99g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.269mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 63µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 13mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 216mg | 204mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 59mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.945mg | 0.773mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.013mg | 0.872mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.645mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.591mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.826mg | 0.752mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.033mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.462mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.29g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quail meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.