Quail meat vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between quail meat and lamb shoulder
- Quail meat has more copper, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and vitamin C; however, lamb shoulder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Lamb shoulder covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 88% more than quail meat.
- Quail meat has less saturated fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quail, meat, and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean, and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, 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.
Contains more IronIron | +95.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +348.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +50.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +85.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +53% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +171.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +493% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 2.55µg | 88% |
Copper | 0.507mg | 0.113mg | 44% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.12mg | 37% |
Iron | 3.97mg | 2.03mg | 24% |
Saturated fat | 3.38g | 8.74g | 24% |
Zinc | 2.42mg | 4.48mg | 19% |
Selenium | 16.6µg | 25.4µg | 16% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.244mg | 0.09mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 275mg | 183mg | 13% |
Fats | 12.05g | 20.24g | 13% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.18g | 8.3g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.98g | 1.61g | 9% |
Vitamin A | 73µg | 0µg | 8% |
Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 0mg | 7% |
Protein | 19.63g | 22.53g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 76mg | 92mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 7.538mg | 6.66mg | 5% |
Calories | 192kcal | 279kcal | 4% |
Folate | 8µg | 20µg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.25mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.772mg | 0.71mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
Sodium | 53mg | 65mg | 1% |
Potassium | 216mg | 259mg | 1% |
Calcium | 13mg | 18mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 23mg | 0% |
Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.945mg | 0.964mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.013mg | 1.087mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.613mg | 1.753mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.645mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.591mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.826mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.033mg | 1.216mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | N/A |
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:
22.53 g
Fats:
20.24 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
55.92 g
Other:
1.31 g
Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +68% |
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Carbs
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Other
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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
8.74 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.6% |