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Quail meat vs. Emu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between quail meat and emu

  • Quail meat is richer in copper, yet emu is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for emu is 74% higher.
  • Quail meat contains 2 times more Copper than emu. Quail meat contains 0.507mg of Copper, while emu contains 0.285mg.
  • Quail meat contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Emu, full rump, 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%
Emu
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 2.1% 29% 258% 95% 118% 138% 14% 4.7% 284%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +73.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.9%

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%
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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% 0.66% 5.2% 0% 108% 149% 198% 219% 228% 275% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +411.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~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
Emu
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34% 3% 62% 2%
Protein: 33.67 g
Fats: 2.68 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.97 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +349.6%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~1.68g

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
Emu
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34% 42% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.87 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +287.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +386.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Emu Opinion
Calories 192kcal 168kcal Quail meat
Protein 19.63g 33.67g Emu
Fats 12.05g 2.68g Quail meat
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg Quail meat
Cholesterol 76mg 129mg Quail meat
Magnesium 23mg 34mg Emu
Calcium 13mg 7mg Quail meat
Potassium 216mg 324mg Emu
Iron 3.97mg 6.89mg Emu
Copper 0.507mg 0.285mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.42mg 4.32mg Emu
Phosphorus 275mg 323mg Emu
Sodium 53mg 110mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 243IU 11IU Quail meat
Vitamin A 73µg 3µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.26mg Emu
Manganese 0.019mg 0.036mg Emu
Selenium 16.6µg 52.1µg Emu
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.43mg Emu
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.645mg Emu
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 10.569mg Emu
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 3.647mg Emu
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.987mg Emu
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.2µg Emu
Folate 8µg 10µg Emu
Saturated Fat 3.38g 0.87g Emu
Monounsaturated Fat 4.18g 1.079g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.613g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.222mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.945mg 0.965mg Emu
Isoleucine 1.013mg 1.094mg Emu
Leucine 1.613mg 1.859mg Emu
Lysine 1.645mg 1.981mg Emu
Methionine 0.591mg 0.638mg Emu
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.961mg Emu
Valine 1.033mg 1.121mg Emu
Histidine 0.696mg 0.737mg Emu
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.01g
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g Emu
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Quail meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Emu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Emu
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
91%
Emu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
97%
Emu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
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 - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Emu
Emu is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Emu
Emu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Emu
Emu is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Emu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172834/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.