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Quail meat vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Quail meat and Ham

  • Quail meat has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, while Ham has more Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B12.
  • Ham's daily need coverage for Sodium is 50% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Ham is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted.

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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%
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Ham
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.4% 25% 56% 26% 79% 84% 157% 7% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +168.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +541.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +19%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +184.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.5%

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.
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%
Ham
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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% 5% 24% 189% 47% 75% 24% 92% 81% 0% 2.3% 46%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +209%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +51.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Ham
Ham
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21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +117.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~20.93g
~equal in Water ~67.67g
~equal in Other ~4.37g

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
Ham
Ham
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36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.54 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +59.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +451.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Ham Opinion
Calories 192kcal 145kcal Quail meat
Protein 19.63g 20.93g Ham
Fats 12.05g 5.53g Quail meat
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg Quail meat
Net carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Carbs 0g 1.5g Ham
Cholesterol 76mg 53mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU Ham
Magnesium 23mg 14mg Quail meat
Calcium 13mg 8mg Quail meat
Potassium 216mg 287mg Ham
Iron 3.97mg 1.48mg Quail meat
Copper 0.507mg 0.079mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.42mg 2.88mg Ham
Phosphorus 275mg 196mg Quail meat
Sodium 53mg 1203mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 243IU 0IU Quail meat
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.25mg Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg Ham
Manganese 0.019mg 0.054mg Ham
Selenium 16.6µg 19.5µg Ham
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.754mg Ham
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.202mg Quail meat
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 4.023mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.403mg Quail meat
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.4mg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 0.65µg Ham
Folate 8µg 3µg Quail meat
Choline 85.1mg Ham
Saturated Fat 3.38g 1.81g Ham
Monounsaturated Fat 4.18g 2.62g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.54g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.251mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.945mg 0.931mg Quail meat
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0.918mg Quail meat
Leucine 1.613mg 1.661mg Ham
Lysine 1.645mg 1.775mg Ham
Methionine 0.591mg 0.553mg Quail meat
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.904mg Ham
Valine 1.033mg 0.908mg Quail meat
Histidine 0.696mg 0.75mg Ham
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g Quail meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Ham
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
45%
Ham
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
55%
Ham

Comparison summary

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 - 1150mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ham
Ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ham
Ham is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.