Quail, meat, skinless: nutrition for pregnancy & family

Nutrition per 100 g (USDA)

Values: USDA FoodData Central, Quail, meat only, raw (FDC ID 172419; public domain). This is USDA's analysis of the same food, not of the Indian sample in IFCT, so figures for this exact variety may differ. See the full USDA page.

What 100 g gives you in pregnancy

• Folate lowers the risk of neural tube defects, which form in the first weeks of pregnancy.

From the USDA values above, against NIH / US Dietary Reference Intakes recommended intakes for pregnancy. Requirements differ by country, so percentages are only meaningful against the authority named here. They describe 100 g of this food, not a meal plan; your doctor may advise different amounts for you.

Explore further

By USDA's figures, Quail, meat, skinless is a notable source of folate and iron — see what each does in pregnancy.

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Why it can help during pregnancy

• Iron: Iron supports the extra blood your body makes during pregnancy.

Consensus public-health guidance (WHO / ICMR-NIN), for nutrients the USDA values show this food is a good source of. A balanced, varied diet matters more than any single food.