Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Chicken Quesadilla vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Fish sandwich

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 28% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 12 times more Vitamin A RAE than Fish sandwich. While Chicken Quesadilla has 72µg of Vitamin A RAE, Fish sandwich has only 6µg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

Infographic

Chicken Quesadilla vs Fish sandwich infographic
Infographic link

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 +627%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.8%
Contains more Zinc +189.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.075
Equal in Manganese - 0.264
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 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Contains more Calcium +627%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.8%
Contains more Zinc +189.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.075
Equal in Manganese - 0.264

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin A +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +13%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +13%
Contains more Vitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Water +13.7%
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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Water +13.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.257 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +179.1%
Contains more Fructose +267.5%
Contains more Maltose +102.3%
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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +179.1%
Contains more Fructose +267.5%
Contains more Maltose +102.3%

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 Fish sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Fish sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 22.34g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Protein 15.05g 10.29g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 12.45g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Calories 294kcal 257kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Sugar 1.88g 3.53g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 37mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.77mg 1.5mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 313mg 116mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 745mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 1.42mg 0.49mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.075mg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.264mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 18µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 271IU 87IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 72µg 6µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 8IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.14mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 2.15mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.07mg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg 46µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 2.4µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 37mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.154g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 2.595g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.561g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Fish sandwich
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
29%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.