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Quail meat vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Quail meat and Ostrich

  • Quail meat has more Copper, Iron, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, however, Ostrich is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Ostrich covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 243% more than Quail meat.
  • Ostrich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quail, meat and skin, raw and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.

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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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~251mg
~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% 15% 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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1353.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.232mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~7.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.545mg
~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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more FatsFats +368.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.51g
~equal in Other ~0.43g

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +330.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +577.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.4%

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 Ostrich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ostrich Opinion
Calories 192kcal 145kcal Quail meat
Protein 19.63g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 12.05g 2.57g Quail meat
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg Quail meat
Cholesterol 76mg 85mg Quail meat
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Ostrich
Calcium 13mg 6mg Quail meat
Potassium 216mg 362mg Ostrich
Iron 3.97mg 2.79mg Quail meat
Copper 0.507mg 0.152mg Quail meat
Zinc 2.42mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Phosphorus 275mg 251mg Quail meat
Sodium 53mg 80mg Quail meat
Vitamin A 243IU 0IU Quail meat
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg Quail meat
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Manganese 0.019mg 0.019mg
Selenium 16.6µg 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.232mg Quail meat
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 7.143mg Quail meat
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.545mg Quail meat
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 6.25µg Ostrich
Folate 8µg 15µg Ostrich
Saturated Fat 3.38g 1g Ostrich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.18g 0.97g Quail meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 0.44g Quail meat
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.254mg Quail meat
Threonine 0.945mg 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.013mg 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 1.613mg 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 1.645mg 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.591mg 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.033mg 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.696mg 0.716mg Ostrich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Quail meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g Quail meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
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 - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.38g)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.