Quail eggs are small, speckled eggs with a delicate flavor, often boiled or pickled. Per 100 g they provide 158 calories with 13.1 g protein and 11.1 g fat.
Quail eggs are small, speckled eggs laid by quail, prized for their delicate flavor and small size. They are boiled, fried, pickled, or used as a garnish, and are common in Asian and European cooking.
Nutritionally, quail eggs are similar to chicken eggs in composition. Per 100 g they provide about 158 kcal, 13.1 g of protein, 11.1 g of fat, and 0.4 g of carbohydrates, with 141 mg of sodium and 64 mg of calcium.
Because quail eggs are small, several are usually eaten at once. A single quail egg weighs about 9 g. For accurate tracking, count the eggs or weigh them, and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Quail Egg?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical quail egg (about 9 g) provides roughly 14 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
158 kcal
0.4 g
13.1 g
11.1 g
1 quail egg
9 g
14.2 kcal
0 g
1.2 g
1 g
5 quail eggs
45 g
71.1 kcal
0.2 g
5.9 g
5 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
158 kcal
Energy (kJ)
661.1 kJ
Protein
13.05 g
Carbohydrates
0.41 g
Fat
11.09 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sugars
0.4 g
Saturated fat
3.557 g
Cholesterol
844 mg
Sodium
141 mg
Calcium
64 mg
Potassium
132 mg
Magnesium
13 mg
Iron
3.65 mg
Zinc
1.47 mg
Vitamin B1
0.13 mg
Vitamin B2
0.79 mg
Vitamin B3
0.15 mg
Vitamin B5
1.761 mg
Vitamin B6
0.15 mg
Vitamin B9 (folate)
66 µg
Vitamin B12
1.58 µg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
1.4 µg
Vitamin A (RAE)
156 µg
Retinol
155 µg
Beta-carotene
11 µg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
10 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
1.08 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
0.3 µg
Questions and answers
Quail Egg nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in a quail egg?
A typical quail egg (about 9 g) provides roughly 14 calories. Per 100 g, quail eggs provide about 158 calories.
How many quail eggs equal a chicken egg?
A quail egg weighs about 9 g, while a chicken egg weighs about 50 g, so roughly five to six quail eggs match one chicken egg by weight.
How are quail eggs usually eaten?
Quail eggs are often boiled, fried, pickled, or used as a garnish. Several are typically eaten at a time.
