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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between McDonald's Filet-O-Fish and Chicken Quesadilla

  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin E , however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Zinc.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 4 times less Vitamin E than McDonald's Filet-O-Fish. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 1.17mg of Vitamin E , while Chicken Quesadilla has 0.29mg.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH 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.
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Contains more Calcium +124.2%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.8%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Manganese - 0.266
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Contains more Calcium +124.2%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.8%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Manganese - 0.266

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 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +147.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 1% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 16% 136% 13%
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 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +147.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Equal in Fats - 15.25
Equal in Carbs - 24.04
Equal in Water - 42.62
11% 15% 26% 46% 2%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 14.64 g
Carbs: 26.39 g
Water: 45.76 g
Other: 1.95 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 Protein +33.7%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Equal in Fats - 15.25
Equal in Carbs - 24.04
Equal in Water - 42.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.765
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.765

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +132.6%
Contains more Fructose +382.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +165%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.43
3% 27% 53% 5% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 1 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0.2 g
Maltose: 0.43 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 Glucose +132.6%
Contains more Fructose +382.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +165%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.43

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 24.99g 22.34g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 11.26g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 14.64g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 26.39g 24.04g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calories 282kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 1.93g 0.4g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 3.67g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.4g 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 120mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.56mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 27mg 25mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 137mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 220mg 183mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 434mg 745mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 0.58mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.066mg 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.262mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 25.5µg 20.8µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 1.17mg 0.29mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.211mg 0.2mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 2.22mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 21µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 1.08µg 0.19µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.4µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 32mg 37mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.128g 0.322g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 2.833g 6.154g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0.002g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.03g 0.006g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 4.005g 3.765g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 5.952g 4.094g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.106g 3.427g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.004g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.614g 0.454g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's Filet-O-Fish 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
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/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.