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

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Summary of differences between Fish sandwich and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Fish sandwich has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K, however, Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 28% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Fish sandwich has 6 times more Vitamin K than Chicken Quesadilla. While Fish sandwich has 13.6µg of Vitamin K, Chicken Quesadilla has only 2.4µg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce 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 +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Calcium +627%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.8%
Contains more Zinc +189.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.076
Equal in Manganese - 0.266
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 57% 18% 50% 19% 79% 14% 25% 35% 99%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Potassium +12.6%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
Contains more Calcium +627%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.8%
Contains more Zinc +189.8%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Copper - 0.076
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 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
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 6% 11% 6% 6% 53% 33% 41% 23% 17% 35% 86% 34%
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 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Equal in Carbs - 24.04
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
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 Carbs +11%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +22.5%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Equal in Carbs - 24.04

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +179.1%
Contains more Fructose +267.5%
Contains more Maltose +102.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
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 Glucose +179.1%
Contains more Fructose +267.5%
Contains more Maltose +102.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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.
Fish sandwich Chicken Quesadilla
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 Fish sandwich Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 25.69g 22.34g Fish sandwich
Protein 10.29g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 12.45g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 26.69g 24.04g Fish sandwich
Calories 257kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 1.47g 0.4g Fish sandwich
Sugar 3.53g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1g 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 37mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.5mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Phosphorus 116mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 206mg 183mg Fish sandwich
Sodium 602mg 745mg Fish sandwich
Zinc 0.49mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.075mg 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.264mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 18µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 87IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.29mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 8IU Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.2mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 46µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.19µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.4µg Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.322g Fish sandwich
Saturated Fat 1.949g 6.154g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.006g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 3.765g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 4.094g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 3.427g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.004g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.454g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
29%
Fish sandwich
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

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?
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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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.