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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Mashed potato?

  • The amount of Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2 in Chicken Quesadilla is higher than in Mashed potato.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% more.

We used Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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.
Contains more Calcium +1394.4%
Contains more Iron +471%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +430.5%
Contains more Zinc +545.5%
Contains more Copper +117.1%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Contains more Selenium +2500%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1394.4%
Contains more Iron +471%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +430.5%
Contains more Zinc +545.5%
Contains more Copper +117.1%
Contains more Manganese +171.4%
Contains more Selenium +2500%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.9%
Contains more Folate +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 6% 6% 1% 50% 42% 79% 0% 19% 39% 24% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +288.9%
Contains more Folate +477.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +812.1%
Contains more Fats +440.8%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Other +141.3%
Contains more Water +86.8%
15% 15% 24% 43% 3%
Protein: 15.05 g
Fats: 15.25 g
Carbs: 24.04 g
Water: 42.62 g
Other: 3.04 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Protein +812.1%
Contains more Fats +440.8%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Other +141.3%
Contains more Water +86.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +41.3%
Contains more Glucose +115%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
90% 2% 2% 3% 2%
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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +41.3%
Contains more Glucose +115%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken Quesadilla Mashed potato
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 22.34g 13.35g Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 1.65g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 2.82g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 14.65g Chicken Quesadilla
Calories 294kcal 89kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g 12.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g 0.2g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.77mg 0.31mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 15mg Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 59mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 745mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 1.42mg 0.22mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.035mg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.098mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 0.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 271IU 185IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 72µg 43µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.015mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.015mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 1.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.12mg Mashed potato
Folate 52µg 9µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.07µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 2.4µg 5.9µg Mashed potato
Cholesterol 37mg 0mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.105g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 6.154g 0.577g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 0.72g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 1.342g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 1.146g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.174g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken Quesadilla Mashed potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chicken Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/nutrients
  2. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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