Quail

Quail · Phasianidae

Quail, breast, meat only, raw

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Quail, breast, meat only, raw's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

6%
123 kcal Calories
45%
22.6 g Protein
0%
0.0 g Carbs
4%
3.0 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 44/100

How many beneficial nutrients Quail, breast, meat only, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Quail, breast, meat only, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Quail, breast, meat only, raw is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Niacin (B3)51% Copper48% Protein45% Selenium34% Vitamin B631% Zinc25% Thiamin (B1)20% Vitamin B1220% Riboflavin (B2)19% Phosphorus18% Pantothenic Acid (B5)16% Iron13%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat3.0 g
4%
Saturated Fat0.9 g
4%
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids20.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids620.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein22.6 g
45%
Histidine857.0 mg
Isoleucine1,233.0 mg
Leucine1,938.0 mg
Lysine1,977.0 mg
Methionine716.0 mg
Phenylalanine980.0 mg
Threonine1,131.0 mg
Tryptophan354.0 mg
Valine1,225.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)11.0 mcg
1%
Vitamin C5.1 mg
6%
Vitamin D~
Vitamin E~
Vitamin K~
Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg
20%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
19%
Niacin (B3)8.2 mg
51%
Vitamin B60.5 mg
31%
Folate (B9)4.0 mcg
1%
Vitamin B120.5 mcg
20%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.8 mg
16%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium10.0 mg
1%
Iron2.3 mg
13%
Magnesium28.0 mg
7%
Phosphorus228.0 mg
18%
Potassium260.0 mg
6%
Sodium55.0 mg
2%
Zinc2.7 mg
25%
Copper0.4 mg
48%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium18.8 mcg
34%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol58.0 mg
19%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol~
Caffeine~
Theobromine~
Ash1.3 g

About Quail, breast, meat only, raw

Quail are small, plump game birds of several genera, raised and hunted for both their delicate meat and their tiny, speckled eggs. A single bird yields just a few ounces of tender, fine-grained meat with a mild, subtly sweet, faintly gamey flavor richer than chicken, and is often served whole, one or two per person. Quail is a good source of lean protein, iron, phosphorus, and B vitamins, while the prized eggs, about a fifth the size of a chicken egg, are rich in protein and choline.

Because the birds are small and lean, they cook fast and dry out easily, so they are best roasted hot and quick, grilled, pan-seared, or deep-fried, frequently butterflied, stuffed, or wrapped in bacon, and they feature in European, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines. The little eggs are boiled, pickled, fried, or used as a garnish. Choose plump birds with smooth skin, and store quail chilled, using it within a day or two or freezing it.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Quail, breast, meat only, raw?

There are 123 calories in 100 g of Quail, breast, meat only, raw, or about 105 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Quail, breast, meat only, raw?

Quail, breast, meat only, raw contains 22.6 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Quail, breast, meat only, raw?

Quail, breast, meat only, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Quail, breast, meat only, raw?

Quail, breast, meat only, raw provides 3.0 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Quail, breast, meat only, raw a good source of?

Quail, breast, meat only, raw is an excellent source of Niacin (B3) (51% DV), Copper (48% DV), Protein (45% DV), Selenium (34% DV), Vitamin B6 (31% DV) and Zinc (25% DV) and a good source of Riboflavin (B2), Phosphorus, Pantothenic Acid (B5) and Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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