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

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Differences between Turkey egg and Quail egg

  • Turkey egg is higher in Iron, however, Quail egg is richer in Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Turkey egg's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 30% higher.
  • Turkey egg has 2 times more Calcium than Quail egg. While Turkey egg has 99mg of Calcium, Quail egg has only 64mg.
  • Quail egg has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Egg, turkey, whole, fresh, raw and Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw.

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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 9.3% 30% 13% 154% 21% 43% 73% 20% 5% 187%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 19% 12% 137% 21% 40% 97% 18% 5% 175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +54.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~13mg
~equal in Potassium ~132mg
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.47mg
~equal in Sodium ~141mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.038mg
~equal in Selenium ~32µg

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 0% 33% 0% 0% 28% 108% 0.45% 113% 30% 211% 0% 53% 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% 33% 22% 42% 33% 182% 2.8% 106% 35% 198% 0.75% 50% 144%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~543IU
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.761mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.58µg
~equal in Folate ~66µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 12% 73%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 11.88 g
Carbs: 1.15 g
Water: 72.5 g
Other: 0.79 g
13% 11% 74%
Protein: 13.05 g
Fats: 11.09 g
Carbs: 0.41 g
Water: 74.35 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.5%
Contains more OtherOther +39.2%
~equal in Protein ~13.05g
~equal in Fats ~11.09g
~equal in Water ~74.35g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 46% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.632 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.571 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.557 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.324 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25.2%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~3.557g
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~4.324g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey egg Quail egg
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey egg Quail egg Opinion
Calories 171kcal 158kcal Turkey egg
Protein 13.68g 13.05g Turkey egg
Fats 11.88g 11.09g Turkey egg
Net carbs 1.15g 0.41g Turkey egg
Carbs 1.15g 0.41g Turkey egg
Cholesterol 933mg 844mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 55IU Quail egg
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Calcium 99mg 64mg Turkey egg
Potassium 142mg 132mg Turkey egg
Iron 4.1mg 3.65mg Turkey egg
Sugar 0.4g Turkey egg
Copper 0.062mg 0.062mg
Zinc 1.58mg 1.47mg Turkey egg
Phosphorus 170mg 226mg Quail egg
Sodium 151mg 141mg Quail egg
Vitamin A 554IU 543IU Turkey egg
Vitamin A 166µg 156µg Turkey egg
Vitamin E 1.08mg Quail egg
Vitamin D 1.4µg Quail egg
Manganese 0.038mg 0.038mg
Selenium 34.3µg 32µg Turkey egg
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.13mg Quail egg
Vitamin B2 0.47mg 0.79mg Quail egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.15mg Quail egg
Vitamin B5 1.889mg 1.761mg Turkey egg
Vitamin B6 0.131mg 0.15mg Quail egg
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 1.58µg Turkey egg
Vitamin K 0.3µg Quail egg
Folate 71µg 66µg Turkey egg
Choline 263.4mg Quail egg
Saturated Fat 3.632g 3.557g Quail egg
Monounsaturated Fat 4.571g 4.324g Turkey egg
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 1.324g Turkey egg
Tryptophan 0.219mg 0.209mg Turkey egg
Threonine 0.672mg 0.641mg Turkey egg
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.816mg Turkey egg
Leucine 1.201mg 1.146mg Turkey egg
Lysine 0.924mg 0.881mg Turkey egg
Methionine 0.442mg 0.421mg Turkey egg
Phenylalanine 0.773mg 0.737mg Turkey egg
Valine 0.985mg 0.94mg Turkey egg
Histidine 0.33mg 0.315mg Turkey egg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Turkey egg Quail egg
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
44%
Turkey egg
65%
Quail egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Turkey egg
53%
Quail egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey egg
Turkey egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail egg
Quail egg contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.075g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail egg
Quail egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Turkey egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172192/nutrients
  2. Quail egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172191/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.