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How many calories in
quail?

At 192 calories per 100g, quail delivers 22g of protein and 11g of fat. Macros are balanced relative to other protein sources. A typical 4 oz portion lands around 217 calories.

192
kcal · 100g
22g
Protein
0g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical quail serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
163 kcal
18.7g
4 oz (113g)
217 kcal
24.9g
1 cup (~150g)
288 kcal
33.0g
In your day

What 192 calories means.

Protein-dense — 11.5 g of protein per 100 kcal makes quail an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
10%
per 100g · 11.5g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking36 min
🏃 Running19 min
🚴 Cycling21 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Quail vs. similar foods.

How quail stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Quail
192 kcal / 100g
11.5g
192 kcal / 100g
10.4g
192 kcal / 100g
14.1g
191 kcal / 100g
12.6g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in quail?

Quail has approximately 192 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 163 calories.

How much protein is in quail?

22g of protein per 100g. That puts quail at roughly 11.5g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log quail accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is quail good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Quail sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.