Quail breast (raw, skinless) nutrition facts
Per 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to cook quail) ยท 208 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein47g77% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat6.2g23% of calories
- โ Protein-dense
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low sodium
At a glance
One serving of Quail breast (raw, skinless) (1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to cook quail), 208 g) has 256 calories, with 47 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 6.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (77% of calories). It is high in protein (94% DV), thiamine (42% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (39% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 40% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein94%
- Thiamine42%
- Riboflavin (B2)39%
- Niacin107%
- Vitamin B685%
- Vitamin B1241%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C12%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Cholesterol40%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to cook quail) (208 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 23 ฮผg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 42% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 39% |
| Niacin | 17 mg | 107% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 85% |
| Folate (B9) | 8 ฮผg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 33% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 541 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 474 mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 51% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 100% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 39 ฮผg | 71% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | โ |
| Arginine | 3 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | โ |
| Cystine | 1 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | โ |
| Glycine | 3 g | โ |
| Histidine | 2 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | โ |
| Leucine | 4 g | โ |
| Lysine | 4 g | โ |
| Methionine | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | โ |
| Proline | 2 g | โ |
| Retinol | 23 ฮผg | โ |
| Serine | 2 g | โ |
| Threonine | 2 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | โ |
| Valine | 3 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 256 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 49minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 31minCycling (moderate)
- 21minRunning (6 mph)
- 36minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quail breast (raw, skinless)?
One serving of Quail breast (raw, skinless) (1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to cook quail)) has 256 calories, which works out to 123 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quail breast (raw, skinless) high in protein?
Yes. It has 47 g of protein per serving, and 77% of its calories come from protein (18 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is Quail breast (raw, skinless) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Quail breast (raw, skinless)?
114 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
