Good source
Protein
12.9 g · 26% DV target
A delicate, speckled poultry egg prized for its rich, creamy yolk-to-white ratio and concentrated nutrient density in a bite-sized culinary form.
Quail eggs contain higher concentrations of certain minerals and trace elements, specifically iron and zinc, compared to standard hen eggs .68
These eggs are a concentrated source of lipids, providing a higher proportion of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)—fats that are essential for various bodily functions—than hen, goose, or turkey eggs .6
Quail eggs contain ovomucoid and ovoinhibitor proteins, which have been studied for their potential to block certain allergic pathways; however, while some clinical studies have used whole quail eggs for allergy management, systematic reviews indicate that more robust evidence is needed to confirm their efficacy as a reliable treatment .110
While quail eggs are higher in cholesterol by weight than many other poultry eggs, current nutritional consensus suggests that dietary cholesterol has a limited impact on blood LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels for most people .678
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
12.9 g · 26% DV target
11.1 g · 14% DV target
3.10 g · 16% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.02 g · 2% DV target
Not a benefit — best kept low
0.16 g · Top 20% of eggs
1.11 g · Top 15% of eggs
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Store in their original carton to protect the fragile shells.
Quail require less land and water than larger poultry, though industrial scale varies.
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.