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Chicken Quesadilla vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chicken Quesadilla and McDonald's Cheeseburger

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 12 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla contains 4.094g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 0.355g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger.

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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 +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +27.6%
Equal in Potassium - 200
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 51% 89% 15% 60% 18% 82% 53% 33% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.6%
Contains more Manganese +15.7%
Contains more Iron +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -16%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +27.6%
Equal in Potassium - 200

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 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
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 15% 0% 0% 2% 56% 60% 76% 0% 0% 45% 108% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +352.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Other +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Equal in Water - 45
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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +16%
Contains more Fats +29.3%
Contains more Other +25.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.7%
Equal in Water - 45

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1053.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.631
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.355 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1053.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.631

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +367.4%
Contains more Fructose +547.5%
Contains more Maltose +95.3%
Equal in Lactose - 0.54
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
4% 32% 42% 9% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 2.01 g
Fructose: 2.59 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +367.4%
Contains more Fructose +547.5%
Contains more Maltose +95.3%
Equal in Lactose - 0.54

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 McDonald's Cheeseburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Net carbs 22.34g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 15.05g 12.97g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 11.79g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calories 294kcal 263kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 1.88g 6.22g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 167mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.77mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 140mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 745mg 626mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.42mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Copper 0.076mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.266mg 0.23mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 271IU 243IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 4.026mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg 35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.647g Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 4.435g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 3.631g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 0.355g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
30%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 119mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. McDonald's Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/nutrients

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

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