McDonald's hamburger vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's hamburger and Chicken Quesadilla?
- McDonald's hamburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, and Selenium, while Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 29% higher.
- Chicken Quesadilla has 4 times less Vitamin B12 than McDonald's hamburger. McDonald's hamburger has 0.83µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken Quesadilla has 0.19µg.
- Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar.
We used McDONALD'S, Hamburger and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken 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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Iron
+62.1%
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Sodium
-33.7%
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Zinc
+37.3%
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Copper
+26.3%
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Manganese
+21.1%
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Selenium
+26%
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Calcium
+111.8%
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Magnesium
+19%
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Phosphorus
+192.5%
Equal in Potassium - 183
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Iron
+62.1%
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Sodium
-33.7%
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Zinc
+37.3%
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Copper
+26.3%
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Manganese
+21.1%
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Selenium
+26%
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Calcium
+111.8%
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Magnesium
+19%
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Phosphorus
+192.5%
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
+500%
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Vitamin B1
+23.5%
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Vitamin B2
+32.8%
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Folate
+23.1%
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Vitamin B12
+336.8%
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Vitamin A
+392.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
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Vitamin C
+500%
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Vitamin B1
+23.5%
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Vitamin B2
+32.8%
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Folate
+23.1%
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Vitamin B12
+336.8%
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Vitamin A
+392.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+26%
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Protein
+16.5%
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Fats
+51.1%
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Other
+39.4%
Equal in Water - 42.62
Protein:
12.92 g
Fats:
10.09 g
Carbs:
30.28 g
Water:
44.53 g
Other:
2.18 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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Carbs
+26%
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Protein
+16.5%
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Fats
+51.1%
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Other
+39.4%
Equal in Water - 42.62
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+188.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.765
Saturated Fat:
3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.42 g
Saturated Fat:
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.094 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+188.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.765
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+388.4%
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Fructose
+725%
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Maltose
+46.5%
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Starch
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Galactose
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.1 g
Fructose:
3.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.63 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
+388.4%
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Fructose
+725%
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Maltose
+46.5%
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+∞%
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 28.98g | 22.34g |
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| Protein | 12.92g | 15.05g |
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| Fats | 10.09g | 15.25g |
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| Carbs | 30.28g | 24.04g |
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| Calories | 264kcal | 294kcal |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Fructose | 3.3g | 0.4g |
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| Sugar | 6.03g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g |
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| Calcium | 127mg | 269mg |
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| Iron | 2.87mg | 1.77mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 25mg |
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| Phosphorus | 107mg | 313mg |
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| Potassium | 192mg | 183mg |
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| Sodium | 494mg | 745mg |
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| Zinc | 1.95mg | 1.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.266mg |
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| Selenium | 26.2µg | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 55IU | 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 | 0.6mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.247mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.239mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.544mg | 4.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 64µg | 52µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.83µg | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 37mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.428g | 0.322g |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.504g | 6.154g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.768g | 3.765g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.42g | 4.094g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.135g | 3.427g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.004g | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.134g | 0.454g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 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
30%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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