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

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What are the differences between Mashed potato and Chicken Quesadilla?

  • 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, potato, mashed and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken 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 Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Potassium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -58.9%
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%

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 E +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.8%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +41.3%
Contains more Glucose +115%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Starch +41.3%
Contains more Glucose +115%
Contains more Fructose +100%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Chicken Quesadilla
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
9%
Mashed potato
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

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