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Quail meat vs. Pork bacon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between quail meat and pork bacon?

  • Quail meat is higher in copper, iron, and vitamin B6, yet pork bacon is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Pork bacon's daily need coverage for sodium is 93% more.
  • Quail meat has 3 times more copper than pork bacon. While quail meat has 0.507mg of copper, pork bacon has only 0.182mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in quail meat is lower.

We used Quail, meat and skin, raw and Pork, cured, bacon, cooked, baked types 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.
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 21% 3% 48% 56% 61% 92% 217% 286% 2.9% 322%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30%
Contains more IronIron +166.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +149.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.4%

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% 3.7% 6.4% 0% 87% 58% 199% 62% 71% 145% 0.25% 1.5% 65%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +563.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +94.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +42.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +169.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg

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
36% 43% 13% 7%
Protein: 35.73 g
Fats: 43.27 g
Carbs: 1.35 g
Water: 12.52 g
Other: 7.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +456.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82%
Contains more FatsFats +259.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~7.13g

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
37% 50% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.187 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 19.065 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.859 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +356.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +63.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Pork bacon DV% diff.
Sodium 53mg 2193mg 93%
Selenium 16.6µg 59µg 77%
Saturated fat 3.38g 14.187g 49%
Fats 12.05g 43.27g 48%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 19.065g 37%
Copper 0.507mg 0.182mg 36%
Phosphorus 275mg 506mg 33%
Protein 19.63g 35.73g 32%
Iron 3.97mg 1.49mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.16µg 30%
Choline 119.3mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.309mg 22%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 10.623mg 19%
Calories 192kcal 548kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 4.859g 13%
Potassium 216mg 539mg 10%
Cholesterol 76mg 107mg 10%
Zinc 2.42mg 3.36mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.348mg 9%
Vitamin A 73µg 11µg 7%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 1.033mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 2%
Folate 8µg 2µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.251mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.35g N/A
Calcium 13mg 10mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.022mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.299mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 1.399mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 1.676mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 2.782mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 2.964mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0.795mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 1.417mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 1.901mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 1.343mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.21g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.199g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.088g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Pork bacon
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
54%
Pork bacon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
111%
Pork bacon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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 - 2140mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.807g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork bacon
Pork bacon is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Pork bacon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167914/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.