Eggs · per 100g
A delicate, speckled poultry egg prized for its rich, creamy yolk-to-white ratio and concentrated nutrient density in a bite-sized culinary form.
Protein, Sum of n-6 Fatty Acids
Nutritional summary
Interesting fact
Despite their small size, quail eggs were used in ancient Egyptian medicine and are still sometimes utilized in modern clinical trials to investigate their potential for managing seasonal allergies.
Standout nutrients
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Iron
Phosphorus
Cholesterol
Seasonality
Not available
Diet
Sustainability
Quail require less land and water than larger poultry, though industrial scale varies.
Storage
Refrigerate
2–4 weeks
Store in their original carton to protect the fragile shells.
Flavour
Harmonized from 1 validated source
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