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

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How are quail meat and elk meat different?

  • Quail meat is higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1; however, elk meat is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for elk meat is 105% higher.
  • Quail meat contains 3 times more saturated fat than elk meat. While quail meat contains 3.38g of saturated fat, elk meat contains only 1.342g.

Quail, meat and skin, raw and Game meat, elk, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, broiled are the varieties used 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.
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 21% 1.5% 35% 153% 116% 112% 122% 6.5% 2.5% 57%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.2%
~equal in Iron ~4.07mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~285mg
~equal in Sodium ~50mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg

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% 11% 0% 36% 85% 115% 73% 112% 370% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +588.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
31% 3% 65%
Protein: 30.76 g
Fats: 3.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.93 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +253.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~64.93g
~equal in Other ~0.9g

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
54% 39% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.342 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.161 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +330.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1750.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.3%

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 Elk meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Elk meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.96µg 105%
Protein 19.63g 30.76g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.161g 19%
Copper 0.507mg 0.349mg 18%
Zinc 2.42mg 4.12mg 15%
Fats 12.05g 3.41g 13%
Selenium 16.6µg 10.5µg 11%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 6.143mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.485mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 1.212mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.38g 1.342g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.37mg 8%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 0.97g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.144mg 8%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Potassium 216mg 392mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4%
Calories 192kcal 162kcal 2%
Phosphorus 275mg 285mg 1%
Iron 3.97mg 4.07mg 1%
Calcium 13mg 5mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 29mg 1%
Cholesterol 76mg 72mg 1%
Sodium 53mg 50mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 1.236mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 1.291mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 2.513mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0.755mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 1.126mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 1.428mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.948mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Elk 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
62%
Elk meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
63%
Elk meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elk meat
Elk meat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elk meat
Elk meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.038g)
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. Elk meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174429/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.