Quail, meat only, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Quail, meat only, raw contains 134 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 quail (92 g) provides about 123 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from protein, with 32% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in poultry products on FoodFactly, where the median is 176 kcal per 100 g across 391 foods.
100 g provides 66% of the Daily Value for copper, 51% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 32% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 134 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.3 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol ? | 70 mg | 23% |
| Sodium ? | 51 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 21.8 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A ? | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 7.2 mg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.28 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 8.2 mg | 51% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.79 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.53 mg | 31% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.47 µg | 20% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Magnesium ? | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 307 mg | 25% |
| Potassium ? | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 2.7 mg | 25% |
| Copper ? | 0.59 mg | 66% |
| Manganese ? | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium I | 17.4 µg | 32% |
% 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 68%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein21.8 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat4.5 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.3 gbelow the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium51 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal16.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water70 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.34 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1.2 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.9 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.9 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.69 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.38 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.94 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 1 g |
| Valine ? | 1.2 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.4 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.83 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.8 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.8 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.4 g |
| Proline ? | 0.8 g |
| Serine ? | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (15)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.93 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.03 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.78 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.46 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.12 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.24 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.02 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 17 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 70 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 1.3 g |
| Energy ? | 561 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 57 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 7 µg |
Other forms of Quail
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quail, cooked, total edible Cooked | 227 | 25.1 g | 0 g | 14.1 g |
| Quail, meat and skin, raw Raw | 192 | 19.6 g | 0 g | 12.1 g |
| Quail, breast, meat only, raw Raw | 123 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| Quail, cooked Cooked | 226 | 25 g | 0 g | 14 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey, whole, meat and skin, raw Raw | 144 | 21.6 g | 0.14 g | 5.6 g |
| Squab, (pigeon), light meat without skin, raw Raw | 134 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| Pheasant, leg, meat only, raw Raw | 134 | 22.2 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| Chicken, breast, meat and skin, raw Raw | 133 | 21.4 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Ostrich, oyster, raw Raw | 125 | 21.6 g | 0 g | 3.7 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat only, raw Raw | 126 | 22 g | 0 g | 3.5 g |
| Emu, oyster, raw Raw | 141 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 4.9 g |
| Emu, ground, raw Raw | 134 | 22.8 g | 0 g | 4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw quail?
100 g of raw quail has 134 kcal. 1 quail (92 g): about 123 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to cook quail (342 g): about 458 kcal.
Is raw quail high in protein?
Raw quail contains 21.8 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20 g in 1 quail (92 g). About 68% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is below the median (median 23.3 g).
How many carbs are in raw quail?
Raw quail has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw quail?
Raw quail contains 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.3 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw quail contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (66% DV), Niacin (B3) (51% DV), selenium (32% DV), Vitamin B6 (31% DV) and iron (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw quail?
100 g contains 51 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does quail have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, quail, meat only, raw has 134 kcal, while quail, cooked, total edible has 227 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 172419. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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