Quail, meat and skin, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Poultry
Quail, meat and skin, raw contains 192 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 quail (109 g) provides about 209 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for poultry products on FoodFactly (176 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 56% of the Daily Value for copper, 47% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 35% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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 | 192 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 12.1 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat ? | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol ? | 76 mg | 25% |
| Sodium ? | 53 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 19.6 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A ? | 73 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C ? | 6.1 mg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 7.5 mg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.77 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.6 mg | 35% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.43 µg | 18% |
| Calcium ? | 13 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 4 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium ? | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 275 mg | 22% |
| Potassium ? | 216 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper ? | 0.51 mg | 56% |
| Manganese ? | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium C | 16.6 µg | 30% |
% 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 42%
- Fat 58%
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
- Protein19.6 gin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 23.3 g)
- Fat12.1 gabove the median for poultry products (median 8.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gabove the median for poultry products (median 2.2 g)
- Sodium53 mgin the lowest quarter of poultry products (median 88 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.29 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.95 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.6 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.6 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.59 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.34 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.83 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.85 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.3 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.7 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.3 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.7 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.5 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.5 g |
| Proline ? | 0.87 g |
| Serine ? | 0.94 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| 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) ? | 2.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.04 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 2.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.88 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.42 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.62 g |
| PUFA 18:4 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.03 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 73 µg |
|---|
Other components (7)
| Water ? | 69.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash ? | 0.9 g |
| Energy ? | 803 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 243 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 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 only, raw Raw | 134 | 21.8 g | 0 g | 4.5 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, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw | 197 | 20.2 g | 0 g | 12.3 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, raw Raw | 186 | 20.3 g | 0 g | 11.1 g |
| Turkey, retail parts, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw | 202 | 19.5 g | 0.05 g | 13.8 g |
| Chicken, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw | 173 | 18.4 g | 0 g | 10.6 g |
| Chicken, broilers or fryers, wing, meat and skin, raw Raw | 191 | 17.5 g | 0 g | 12.9 g |
| Turkey, dark meat from whole, meat and skin, with added solution, raw Raw | 169 | 17.8 g | 0.15 g | 10.8 g |
| Turkey, ground, 85% lean, 15% fat, raw Raw | 180 | 16.9 g | 0 g | 12.5 g |
| Chicken, thigh, meat and skin, raw Raw | 193 | 17.1 g | 0 g | 13.4 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 192 kcal. 1 quail (109 g): about 209 kcal. 1 unit, yield from 1 lb ready-to cook quail (405 g): about 778 kcal.
Is raw quail high in protein?
Raw quail contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21.4 g in 1 quail (109 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other poultry products, that is in the lowest quarter (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 12.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% 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 (56% DV), Niacin (B3) (47% DV), Vitamin B6 (35% DV), selenium (30% DV) and iron (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw quail?
100 g contains 53 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 and skin, raw has 192 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 172418. 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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