Quail egg, canned: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Dairy and Eggs
Quail egg, canned contains 158 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 egg (9 g) provides about 14 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for eggs and omelets on FoodFactly (172 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 58% of the Daily Value for selenium, 58% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.1 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol C | 841 mg | 280% |
| Sodium C | 256 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.41 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.4 g | |
| Protein C | 13 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A C | 156 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.4 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.3 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.75 mg | 58% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.14 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 49 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 53% |
| Choline C | 210 mg | 38% |
| Calcium C | 64 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 3.6 mg | 20% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 225 mg | 18% |
| Potassium C | 132 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 13% |
| Copper C | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 31.9 µg | 58% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 34%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 65%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13 gin the top quarter of eggs and omelets (median 11.6 g)
- Sugars0.4 gbelow the median for eggs and omelets (median 0.58 g)
- Fat11.1 gbelow the median for eggs and omelets (median 13.2 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gbelow the median for eggs and omelets (median 4 g)
- Sodium256 mgbelow the median for eggs and omelets (median 308 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water74.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.94 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.053 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.84 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.044 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.47 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 11 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 368 µg |
| Retinol C | 155 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 10 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 74.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 49 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk, canned, evaporated, with added vitamin A Canned | 134 | 6.8 g | 10 g | 7.6 g |
| Egg, whole, hard-boiled Cooked | 155 | 12.6 g | 1.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Egg, whole, raw Raw | 143 | 12.6 g | 0.72 g | 9.5 g |
| Egg, quail, whole, fresh, raw Raw | 158 | 13.1 g | 0.41 g | 11.1 g |
| Egg omelet or scrambled egg, with meat, no added fat Cooked | 157 | 13.5 g | 1 g | 11 g |
| Egg omelet or scrambled egg, with meat, made with cooking spray Cooked | 162 | 13.4 g | 1.2 g | 11.5 g |
| Egg omelet or scrambled egg, with cheese, meat, tomatoes, and dark-green vegetables, no added fat Cooked | 160 | 12.6 g | 1.9 g | 11.4 g |
| Egg, whole, fried with cooking spray Cooked | 149 | 12.2 g | 1.2 g | 10.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned quail egg?
100 g of canned quail egg has 158 kcal. 1 egg (9 g): about 14 kcal.
Is canned quail egg high in protein?
Canned quail egg contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.2 g in 1 egg (9 g). About 34% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other eggs and omelets, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.6 g).
How many carbs are in canned quail egg?
Canned quail egg has 0.41 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned quail egg?
Canned quail egg contains 11.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned quail egg contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (58% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (58% DV), Vitamin B12 (53% DV), choline (38% DV) and iron (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned quail egg?
100 g contains 256 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707178. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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