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Quail breast calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of quail breast contains 123 calories, with 22.6 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 3 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 77% Carbs 0% Fat 23%
How quail breast compares
Per 100 g, against the closest meat & poultry in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quail breast | 123 kcal | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Veal thymus, braised | 125 kcal | 22.7 g | 0 g | 3.1 g |
| Ostrich, tenderloin, raw | 123 kcal | 22.1 g | 0 g | 3.2 g |
| Caribou, raw | 127 kcal | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
| Pork shoulder breast, raw | 127 kcal | 22.5 g | 0 g | 3.4 g |
Nutrition facts for quail breast
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal |
| Protein | 22.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in quail breast
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Niacin (B3) | 8.2 mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.43 mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 18.8 µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.53 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | 25% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47 µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 228 mg | 18% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common quail breast servings
How many calories in a portion of quail breast — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 breast (56 g) | 69 kcal | 13 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| 3 oz (85 g) | 105 kcal | 19 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 123 kcal | 23 g | 0 g | 3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in quail breast?
Quail breast has 123 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in quail breast?
Quail breast contains 22.6 g of protein per 100 g.
Is quail breast low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Quail breast 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 breast a good source of protein?
Quail breast provides 22.6 g of protein per 100 g — about 77% of its calories come from protein.
Are these quail breast 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 #172829 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
