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Quail meat vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between quail meat and turkey meat

  • Quail meat has more copper, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin C; however, turkey meat is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Quail meat covers your daily need for copper, 46% more than turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat has less saturated fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Quail, meat and skin, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more IronIron +264.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +445.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79.5%
~equal in Calcium ~14mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.48mg

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +508.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +442.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.281mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.616mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~63.52g
~equal in Other ~0.48g

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -36.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quail meat Turkey meat DV% diff.
Copper 0.507mg 0.093mg 46%
Iron 3.97mg 1.09mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.43µg 1.02µg 25%
Selenium 16.6µg 29.8µg 24%
Protein 19.63g 28.55g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.244mg 0.045mg 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Vitamin B3 7.538mg 9.573mg 13%
Cholesterol 76mg 109mg 11%
Vitamin A 73µg 12µg 7%
Fats 12.05g 7.39g 7%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 0mg 7%
Phosphorus 275mg 223mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.98g 2.119g 6%
Saturated fat 3.38g 2.155g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 0.948mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.18g 2.647g 4%
Sodium 53mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 15IU 2%
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.281mg 2%
Zinc 2.42mg 2.48mg 1%
Potassium 216mg 239mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 0.616mg 1%
Calories 192kcal 189kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.06g N/A
Carbs 0g 0.06g 0%
Calcium 13mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.014mg 0%
Folate 8µg 9µg 0%
Trans fat 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.749mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quail meat Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Quail meat
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.225g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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 - 50mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail meat
Quail meat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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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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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.