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Burger King Whopper vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Burger King Whopper and chicken Quesadilla

  • Burger King Whopper has more iron, vitamin K, and zinc; however, chicken Quesadilla is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and copper.
  • Burger King Whopper covers your daily iron needs 33% more than chicken Quesadilla.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 8 times less vitamin K than Burger King Whopper. Burger King Whopper has 19.5µg of vitamin K, while chicken Quesadilla has 2.4µg.
  • Burger King Whopper contains less saturated fat.
  • Burger King Whopper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Burger King Whopper is 61, while the glycemic index of chicken Quesadilla is 30.

Specific food types used in this comparison are BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 15% 164% 4.3% 77% 39% 41% 23% 99%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 81% 16% 66% 25% 39% 134% 97% 35% 113%
Contains more IronIron +146.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +589.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +484.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +247.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Potassium ~183mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 3% 0% 54% 40% 54% 10% 21% 0% 49% 35% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 24% 5.8% 3% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 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 WaterWater +32.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.1%
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +111.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 38% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.25 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.389 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.154 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +332.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +55.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +37.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +26.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Burger King Whopper Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burger King Whopper Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Iron 4.37mg 1.77mg 33%
Phosphorus 90mg 313mg 32%
Calcium 39mg 269mg 23%
Sodium 313mg 745mg 19%
Vitamin K 19.5µg 2.4µg 14%
Zinc 2.83mg 1.42mg 13%
Protein 10.74g 15.05g 9%
Saturated fat 4.25g 6.154g 9%
Vitamin B3 2.873mg 4.2mg 8%
Vitamin A 72µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 8%
Copper 0.013mg 0.076mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.389g 4.094g 5%
Selenium 18.2µg 20.8µg 5%
Choline 29.8mg 5%
Manganese 0.18mg 0.266mg 4%
Fats 12.84g 15.25g 4%
Calories 233kcal 294kcal 3%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 25mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.685g 3.765g 2%
Cholesterol 30mg 37mg 2%
Carbs 18.55g 24.04g 2%
Fructose 1.73g 0.4g 2%
Folate 47µg 52µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.29mg 1%
Starch 13.53g 17.1g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.215mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 16.75g 22.34g N/A
Potassium 169mg 183mg 0%
Sugar 4.22g 1.88g N/A
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g 0%
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.507g 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0%
Leucine 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.593mg 0%
Methionine 0.208mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.461mg 0%
Valine 0.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.253mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.275g 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.757g 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Burger King Whopper Chicken Quesadilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
21%
Burger King Whopper
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Burger King Whopper
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
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. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/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.