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Quail meat vs. Short ribs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between quail meat and short ribs

  • Quail meat is higher in copper, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, yet short ribs are higher in vitamin B12 and zinc.
  • Short ribs cover your daily vitamin B12 needs 91% more than quail meat.
  • Quail meat contains 5 times more copper than short ribs. While quail meat contains 0.507mg of copper, short ribs contain only 0.099mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in quail meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Quail, meat and skin, raw and Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean and fat, choice, cooked, braised.

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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 11% 3.6% 20% 87% 33% 133% 69% 6.5% 1.7% 113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.3%
Contains more IronIron +71.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +412.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.3%
~equal in Calcium ~12mg
~equal in Potassium ~224mg
~equal in Sodium ~50mg

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% 5.8% 11% 13% 35% 46% 15% 51% 328% 6% 3.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +509.3%

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
22% 42% 36%
Protein: 21.57 g
Fats: 41.98 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 35.72 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more WaterWater +95%
Contains more FatsFats +248.4%
~equal in Protein ~21.57g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Other ~0.73g

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
47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +351.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Short ribs DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 2.62µg 91%
Saturated fat 3.38g 17.8g 66%
Fats 12.05g 41.98g 46%
Copper 0.507mg 0.099mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 18.88g 37%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 2.452mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.22mg 29%
Zinc 2.42mg 4.88mg 22%
Iron 3.97mg 2.31mg 21%
Phosphorus 275mg 162mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.05mg 16%
Choline 82.2mg 15%
Calories 192kcal 471kcal 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 1.53g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.252mg 10%
Selenium 16.6µg 20.8µg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.15mg 8%
Vitamin A 73µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Cholesterol 76mg 94mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.7µg 4%
Protein 19.63g 21.57g 4%
Vitamin D 27IU 3%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 15mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Folate 8µg 5µg 1%
Calcium 13mg 12mg 0%
Potassium 216mg 224mg 0%
Sodium 53mg 50mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.013mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.142mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 0.862mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0.981mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 1.823mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0.562mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.852mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 1.07mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.016g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Short ribs
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
43%
Short ribs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
48%
Short ribs

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Short ribs
Short ribs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quail meat
Quail meat 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 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. Short ribs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168613/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.