Chicken Quesadilla vs. McGriddles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chicken Quesadilla and McGriddles?
- Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat, while McGriddles are higher in Monounsaturated Fat.
- Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Calcium is 21% higher.
- McGriddles have 2 times less Zinc than Chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla has 1.42mg of Zinc, while McGriddles have 0.76mg.
- Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar.
We used Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES types in this comparison.
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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
+327%
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Iron
+24.6%
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Magnesium
+78.6%
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Potassium
+26.2%
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Zinc
+86.8%
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Manganese
+34.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 316
Equal in Sodium - 737
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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Calcium
+327%
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Iron
+24.6%
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Magnesium
+78.6%
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Potassium
+26.2%
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Zinc
+86.8%
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Manganese
+34.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 316
Equal in Sodium - 737
Equal in Copper - 0.079
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
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+15.4%
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Vitamin B3
+36.3%
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Folate
+40.5%
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Vitamin B6
+35%
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Vitamin B12
+42.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B2
+15.4%
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Vitamin B3
+36.3%
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Folate
+40.5%
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Vitamin B6
+35%
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Vitamin B12
+42.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.209
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+79%
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Other
+23.1%
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Fats
+16.5%
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Carbs
+30%
Equal in Water - 40.11
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
Protein:
8.41 g
Fats:
17.76 g
Carbs:
31.25 g
Water:
40.11 g
Other:
2.47 g
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Protein
+79%
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Other
+23.1%
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Fats
+16.5%
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Carbs
+30%
Equal in Water - 40.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+58%
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Saturated Fat
-11.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.1%
Saturated Fat:
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.094 g
Saturated Fat:
5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.591 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+58%
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Saturated Fat
-11.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100.1%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Fructose
+185.7%
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Galactose
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+809.3%
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Maltose
+11.6%
Equal in Lactose - 0.54
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:
6.16 g
Glucose:
3.91 g
Fructose:
0.14 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Fructose
+185.7%
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Glucose
+809.3%
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Maltose
+11.6%
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.34g | 30.25g |
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| Protein | 15.05g | 8.41g |
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| Fats | 15.25g | 17.76g |
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| Carbs | 24.04g | 31.25g |
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| Calories | 294kcal | 312kcal |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Fructose | 0.4g | 0.14g |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 11.23g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 269mg | 63mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.42mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 313mg | 316mg |
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| Potassium | 183mg | 145mg |
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| Sodium | 745mg | 737mg |
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| Zinc | 1.42mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.079mg |
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| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.198mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 271IU | 0IU |
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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 | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.209mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 3.082mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.384mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.108mg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Cholesterol | 37mg | 24mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.322g | 0.956g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.154g | 5.435g |
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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 | 7.532g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 2.591g |
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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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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
24%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McGriddles contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McGriddles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McGriddles is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.719g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McGriddles is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)