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

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What are the differences between turkey ham and quail meat?

  • Turkey ham is higher in selenium and vitamin B12, yet quail meat is higher in vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
  • Quail meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 42% more.
  • Turkey ham has 17 times more sodium than quail meat. While turkey ham has 909mg of sodium, quail meat has only 53mg.

We used USDA Commodity, turkey ham, dark meat, smoked, frozen and Quail, meat and skin, raw 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 11% 2.1% 22% 38% 0% 57% 124% 119% 0% 208%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +130.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +85.7%
Contains more IronIron +297%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~275mg

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% 5.3% 0% 0% 58% 62% 77% 0% 14% 100% 0% 0% 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 20% 24% 0% 0% 61% 60% 141% 46% 138% 54% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +900%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.244mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.26mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 4% 3% 74% 3%
Protein: 16.3 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 3.1 g
20% 12% 70%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 12.05 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-333.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.4%
Contains more FatsFats +201.3%
~equal in Water ~69.65g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 39% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.337 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.873 g
32% 40% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.98 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +212.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +241.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey ham Quail meat DV% diff.
Copper 0.507mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.6mg 42%
Selenium 38.2µg 16.6µg 39%
Iron 1mg 3.97mg 37%
Sodium 909mg 53mg 37%
Vitamin B3 4.12mg 7.538mg 21%
Vitamin B12 0.8µg 0.43µg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.772mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.873g 2.98g 14%
Fats 4g 12.05g 12%
Saturated fat 1.2g 3.38g 10%
Protein 16.3g 19.63g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.337g 4.18g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.1mg 7%
Vitamin A 16µg 73µg 6%
Cholesterol 64mg 76mg 4%
Calories 118kcal 192kcal 4%
Zinc 2.1mg 2.42mg 3%
Folate 8µg 2%
Phosphorus 289mg 275mg 2%
Magnesium 16mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.27mg 0.26mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.244mg 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 1%
Potassium 253mg 216mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 13mg 1%
Carbs 3.1g 0g 1%
Net carbs 3.1g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.945mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.013mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0%
Lysine 1.645mg 0%
Methionine 0.591mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.826mg 0%
Valine 1.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey ham Quail meat
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
24%
Turkey ham
42%
Quail meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Turkey ham
64%
Quail meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey ham
Turkey ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail meat
Quail meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quail meat
Quail meat contains less Sodium (difference - 856mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Quail meat
Quail meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.