Quail meat vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are quail meat and pork different?
- Quail meat is higher in copper, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin C; however, pork is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for pork is 53% higher.
- Quail meat contains 10 times more vitamin C than pork. While quail meat contains 6.1mg of vitamin C, pork contains only 0.6mg.
- Quail meat has less saturated fat.
Quail, meat, and skin, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean, and fat, cooked, broiled are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +356.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +594.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +111.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +916.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +29.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +259.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +62.8% |
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:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
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Carbs
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Other
~0.89g
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
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.244mg | 0.877mg | 53% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 45.3µg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.507mg | 0.073mg | 48% |
| Iron | 3.97mg | 0.87mg | 39% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.538mg | 5.037mg | 16% |
| Protein | 19.63g | 27.32g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.98g | 1.2g | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43µg | 0.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.464mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.38g | 5.23g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 73µg | 2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 216mg | 423mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 0.6mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.18g | 6.19g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.321mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 275mg | 246mg | 4% |
| Calories | 192kcal | 242kcal | 3% |
| Fats | 12.05g | 13.92g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.772mg | 0.698mg | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 2.42mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 53mg | 62mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.288mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.945mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.013mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.613mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.645mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.591mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.826mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.033mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.696mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.03g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
54%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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