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Yolk vs. Quail egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yolk and Quail egg

  • Yolk has more Choline, Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Quail egg is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Yolk covers your daily Choline needs 101% more than Quail egg.
  • Quail egg contains 4 times less Vitamin D than Yolk. Yolk contains 218IU of Vitamin D, while Quail egg contains 55IU.
  • Quail egg has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Yolk
7
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Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.6%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Contains more Zinc +56.5%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 103% 4% 168% 10% 7% 63% 26% 8% 306%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 137% 10% 97% 12% 19% 41% 21% 5% 175%
Contains more Calcium +101.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +72.6%
Contains less Sodium -66%
Contains more Zinc +56.5%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +44.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +33.7%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Potassium +21.1%

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.
Yolk
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 87% 52% 162% 0% 44% 122% 1% 180% 81% 110% 244% 2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 22% 42% 0% 33% 183% 3% 106% 35% 50% 198% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
4
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Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Contains more Carbs +775.6%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Water +42.1%
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +139.3%
Contains more Carbs +775.6%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Water +42.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
37% 46% 16%
Saturated Fat: 9.551 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.204 g
39% 47% 14%
Saturated Fat: 3.557 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.324 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Quail egg Opinion
Net carbs 3.59g 0.41g Yolk
Protein 15.86g 13.05g Yolk
Fats 26.54g 11.09g Yolk
Carbs 3.59g 0.41g Yolk
Calories 322kcal 158kcal Yolk
Fructose 0.07g Yolk
Sugar 0.56g 0.4g Quail egg
Calcium 129mg 64mg Yolk
Iron 2.73mg 3.65mg Quail egg
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Quail egg
Phosphorus 390mg 226mg Yolk
Potassium 109mg 132mg Quail egg
Sodium 48mg 141mg Yolk
Zinc 2.3mg 1.47mg Yolk
Copper 0.077mg 0.062mg Yolk
Manganese 0.055mg 0.038mg Yolk
Selenium 56µg 32µg Yolk
Vitamin A 1442IU 543IU Yolk
Vitamin A RAE 381µg 156µg Yolk
Vitamin E 2.58mg 1.08mg Yolk
Vitamin D 218IU 55IU Yolk
Vitamin D 5.4µg 1.4µg Yolk
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.13mg Yolk
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.79mg Quail egg
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.15mg Quail egg
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.761mg Yolk
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.15mg Yolk
Folate 146µg 66µg Yolk
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 1.58µg Yolk
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.3µg Yolk
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.209mg Quail egg
Threonine 0.687mg 0.641mg Yolk
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.816mg Yolk
Leucine 1.399mg 1.146mg Yolk
Lysine 1.217mg 0.881mg Yolk
Methionine 0.378mg 0.421mg Quail egg
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.737mg Quail egg
Valine 0.949mg 0.94mg Yolk
Histidine 0.416mg 0.315mg Yolk
Cholesterol 1085mg 844mg Quail egg
Saturated Fat 9.551g 3.557g Quail egg
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g 0g Yolk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g 0g Yolk
Monounsaturated Fat 11.738g 4.324g Yolk
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 1.324g Yolk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Quail egg
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
90%
Yolk
58%
Quail egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
53%
Quail egg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yolk
Yolk contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 241mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quail egg
Quail egg is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.994g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quail egg
Quail egg is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.