McDonald's Big Mac vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between McDonald's Big Mac and Chicken Quesadilla
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 29% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more Sugar than Chicken Quesadilla. While McDonald's Big Mac contains 3.97g of Sugar, Chicken Quesadilla contains only 1.88g.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.
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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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Iron
+13%
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Sodium
-38.3%
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Zinc
+34.5%
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Copper
+28.9%
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Calcium
+131.9%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+156.6%
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Manganese
+29.1%
Equal in Potassium - 183
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Iron
+13%
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Sodium
-38.3%
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Zinc
+34.5%
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Copper
+28.9%
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Calcium
+131.9%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+156.6%
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Manganese
+29.1%
Equal in Potassium - 183
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 C
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+16.1%
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Vitamin B12
+363.2%
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Vitamin A
+44.1%
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Vitamin B1
+13.6%
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Vitamin B3
+24.1%
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Folate
+13%
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Vitamin C
+300%
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Vitamin B2
+16.1%
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Vitamin B12
+363.2%
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Vitamin A
+44.1%
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Vitamin B1
+13.6%
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Vitamin B3
+24.1%
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Folate
+13%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+20.4%
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Protein
+27.3%
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Carbs
+19.7%
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Other
+65.2%
Equal in Fats - 15.25
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
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Water
+20.4%
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Protein
+27.3%
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Carbs
+19.7%
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+65.2%
Equal in Fats - 15.25
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1237.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.765
Saturated Fat:
3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.306 g
Saturated Fat:
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.094 g
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Saturated Fat
-38.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1237.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.765
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Glucose
+141.9%
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Fructose
+322.5%
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Maltose
+14%
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+∞%
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Lactose
+65.6%
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Galactose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
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Glucose
+141.9%
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Fructose
+322.5%
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+14%
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Lactose
+65.6%
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+∞%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 18.48g | 22.34g |
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| Protein | 11.82g | 15.05g |
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| Fats | 14.96g | 15.25g |
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| Carbs | 20.08g | 24.04g |
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| Calories | 257kcal | 294kcal |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.4g |
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| Sugar | 3.97g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 269mg |
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| Iron | 2mg | 1.77mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 122mg | 313mg |
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| Potassium | 181mg | 183mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 745mg |
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| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.266mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 188IU | 271IU |
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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 | 0.4mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 52µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Cholesterol | 36mg | 37mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.588g | 0.322g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.803g | 6.154g |
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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 | 3.474g | 3.765g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 4.094g |
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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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.351g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 ($)