Chicken Quesadilla vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Chicken Quesadilla and McDonald's Quarter Pounder
- Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Iron.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 45% more.
- Chicken Quesadilla has 3 times more Calcium than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. Chicken Quesadilla has 269mg of Calcium, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 84mg.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.
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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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Calcium
+220.2%
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Magnesium
+13.6%
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Phosphorus
+152.4%
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Manganese
+33.7%
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Iron
+36.2%
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Potassium
+24%
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Sodium
-42.7%
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Zinc
+89.4%
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Copper
+40.8%
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Calcium
+220.2%
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Magnesium
+13.6%
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Phosphorus
+152.4%
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Manganese
+33.7%
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Iron
+36.2%
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Potassium
+24%
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Sodium
-42.7%
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Zinc
+89.4%
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Copper
+40.8%
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 A
+383.9%
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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin B2
+91.1%
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Vitamin B12
+573.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.452
Equal in Folate - 56
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Vitamin A
+383.9%
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Vitamin C
+800%
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Vitamin B2
+91.1%
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Vitamin B12
+573.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.183
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.452
Equal in Folate - 56
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+32%
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Other
+68%
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Water
+18.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.1
Equal in Carbs - 22.17
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
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Fats
+32%
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Other
+68%
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Water
+18.2%
Equal in Protein - 14.1
Equal in Carbs - 22.17
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1346.6%
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Saturated Fat
-34.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.6%
Saturated Fat:
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.094 g
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1346.6%
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Saturated Fat
-34.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11.6%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Lactose
+657.1%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+344.2%
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Fructose
+450%
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Maltose
+69.8%
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+∞%
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Lactose
+657.1%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+344.2%
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Fructose
+450%
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Maltose
+69.8%
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.34g | 20.57g |
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| Protein | 15.05g | 14.1g |
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| Fats | 15.25g | 11.55g |
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| Carbs | 24.04g | 22.17g |
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| Calories | 294kcal | 244kcal |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Fructose | 0.4g | 2.2g |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 269mg | 84mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 313mg | 124mg |
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| Potassium | 183mg | 227mg |
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| Sodium | 745mg | 427mg |
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| Zinc | 1.42mg | 2.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.199mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 271IU | 56IU |
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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 | 0.1mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 4.452mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 1.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Cholesterol | 37mg | 39mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.322g | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.154g | 4.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.765g | 4.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 0.283g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.427g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.454g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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