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Quail calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of quail contains 134 calories, with 21.8 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 4.5 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 68% Carbs 0% Fat 32%
How quail compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quail | 134 kcal | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Squab light meat, raw | 134 kcal | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Pheasant leg, raw | 134 kcal | 22.2 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Horse, raw | 133 kcal | 21.4 g | 0 g | 4.6 g |
| Pork loin and shoulder, raw | 134 kcal | 21.2 g | 0 g | 4.9 g |
Nutrition facts for quail
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal |
| Protein | 21.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in quail
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.59 mg | 66% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.2 mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 17.4 µg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53 mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 307 mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.28 mg | 23% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common quail servings
How many calories in a portion of quail — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 quail (92 g) | 123 kcal | 20 g | 0 g | 4 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 134 kcal | 22 g | 0 g | 5 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in quail?
Quail has 134 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in quail?
Quail contains 21.8 g of protein per 100 g.
Is quail low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Quail has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is quail a good source of protein?
Quail provides 21.8 g of protein per 100 g — about 68% of its calories come from protein.
Are these quail calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172419 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
