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Quail meat vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between quail meat and pepperoni

  • Quail meat is richer in copper, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet pepperoni is richer in manganese, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pepperoni is 72% higher.
  • Quail meat contains 6 times more copper than pepperoni. Quail meat contains 0.507mg of copper, while pepperoni contains 0.091mg.
  • Quail meat contains less saturated fat.
  • Quail meat has a lower glycemic index than pepperoni.

Food types used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +198.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +457.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5552.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.7%
~equal in Zinc ~2.44mg

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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +202.3%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.257mg

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +144%
Contains more FatsFats +284.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~19.25g
~equal in Other ~4.74g

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% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +396.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.6%

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 Pepperoni
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Pepperoni DV% diff.
Sodium 53mg 1582mg 66%
Saturated fat 3.38g 17.708g 65%
Fats 12.05g 46.28g 53%
Copper 0.507mg 0.091mg 46%
Manganese 0.019mg 1.074mg 46%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 20.77g 41%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.3µg 36%
Iron 3.97mg 1.33mg 33%
Selenium 16.6µg 29µg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.362mg 18%
Phosphorus 275mg 158mg 17%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 4.987mg 16%
Calories 192kcal 504kcal 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 4.458g 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin D 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 52IU 7%
Cholesterol 76mg 97mg 7%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.93mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.271mg 2%
Potassium 216mg 274mg 2%
Calcium 13mg 19mg 1%
Magnesium 23mg 18mg 1%
Protein 19.63g 19.25g 1%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.18g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.18g 0%
Zinc 2.42mg 2.44mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.257mg 0%
Trans fat 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
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 - 1529mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.328g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.