Chicken McNuggets vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Chicken McNuggets and Chicken Quesadilla?
- Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
- Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Calcium is 26% more.
- Chicken Quesadilla contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets contain 0.398mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken Quesadilla contains 0.08mg.
- Chicken McNuggets have less Sodium.
We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Potassium
+37.7%
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Sodium
-24%
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Calcium
+2345.5%
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Iron
+98.9%
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Phosphorus
+15.1%
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Zinc
+140.7%
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Copper
+55.1%
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Manganese
+90%
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Potassium
+37.7%
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Sodium
-24%
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Calcium
+2345.5%
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Iron
+98.9%
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Phosphorus
+15.1%
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Zinc
+140.7%
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Copper
+55.1%
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Manganese
+90%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin C
+1100%
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Vitamin B3
+76.2%
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Vitamin B6
+397.5%
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Vitamin B12
+73.7%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+63.6%
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Vitamin C
+1100%
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Vitamin B3
+76.2%
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Vitamin B6
+397.5%
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Vitamin B12
+73.7%
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Vitamin B1
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+63.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+29.9%
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Water
+10.6%
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Carbs
+59.3%
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Other
+39.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.05
Equal in Water - 42.62
Protein:
15.79 g
Fats:
19.81 g
Carbs:
15.09 g
Water:
47.13 g
Other:
2.18 g
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
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Fats
+29.9%
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Water
+10.6%
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Carbs
+59.3%
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+39.4%
Equal in Protein - 15.05
Equal in Water - 42.62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-47%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+116%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37%
Saturated Fat:
3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.61 g
Saturated Fat:
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.094 g
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Saturated Fat
-47%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+116%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.08 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.1 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.43 g
Fructose:
0.4 g
Lactose:
0.53 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0.08 g
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.09g | 22.34g |
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| Protein | 15.79g | 15.05g |
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| Fats | 19.81g | 15.25g |
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| Carbs | 15.09g | 24.04g |
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| Calories | 302kcal | 294kcal |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.4g |
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| Sugar | 0.08g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 269mg |
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| Iron | 0.89mg | 1.77mg |
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| Magnesium | 24mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 272mg | 313mg |
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| Potassium | 252mg | 183mg |
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| Sodium | 566mg | 745mg |
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| Zinc | 0.59mg | 1.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.266mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 271IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 72µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 7.4mg | 4.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.398mg | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 52µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.33µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Cholesterol | 44mg | 37mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.114g | 0.322g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.261g | 6.154g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 8.134g | 3.765g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.61g | 4.094g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.105g | 3.427g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.025g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.296g | 0.454g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.014g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.893g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.