Calories in
quail, breast, meat only
123 kcal per 100 g Quail, breast, meat only contains 123 calories per 100 grams, or about 105 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 22.6 g protein, 0.0 g carbohydrate and 3.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 0% carbohydrate, 77% protein, 23% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 105 | 19.2 g | 0.0 g | 2.5 g |
| 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to cook quail) | 208.0 g | 256 | 47.0 g | 0.0 g | 6.2 g |
| 1 breast | 56.0 g | 69 | 12.7 g | 0.0 g | 1.7 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 123 kcal | 105 kcal |
| Protein | 22.6 g | 19.2 g |
| Total fat | 3.0 g | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 55.0 mg | 46.8 mg |
| Potassium | 260.0 mg | 221.0 mg |
| Calcium | 10.0 mg | 8.5 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.1 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 11.0 µg | 9.4 µg |
| Cholesterol | 58.0 mg | 49.3 mg |
| Water | 71.7 g | 60.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 172829). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How quail, breast, meat only compares
Among the 95 poultry products items on this site, quail, breast, meat only ranks 71 of 95 by calorie density, against a category average of 179 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 31% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 18.4 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (105 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 21 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in quail, breast, meat only?
Quail, breast, meat only contains 123 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 105 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 22.6 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate and 3.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of quail, breast, meat only?
By calories, quail, breast, meat only is roughly 0% carbohydrate, 77% protein and 23% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 21 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the quail, breast, meat only I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within poultry products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Quail, breast, meat only, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.