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Cheeseburger vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheeseburger and Chicken Quesadilla?

  • Cheeseburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 24% more.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Cheeseburger. Cheeseburger contains 0.228mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken Quesadilla contains 0.08mg.
  • Cheeseburger has less Sodium.

We used Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types in this article.

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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 Iron +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.4%
Contains more Copper +46.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +126.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 102% 19% 69% 18% 68% 68% 37% 42% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Iron +53.1%
Contains less Sodium -30.9%
Contains more Zinc +75.4%
Contains more Copper +46.1%
Contains more Manganese +18.8%
Contains more Calcium +126.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Folate +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 271
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 11% 3% 0% 74% 84% 98% 33% 53% 53% 96% 11%
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 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Folate +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 271

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.6%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +44.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.05
Equal in Fats - 15.25
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +16.6%
Contains more Water +10.3%
Contains more Other +44.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.05
Equal in Fats - 15.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.154
48% 40% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.473 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.658 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +146.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 6.154

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +16.2%
Contains more Glucose +309.3%
Contains more Fructose +385%
Contains more Lactose +35.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Maltose - 0.43
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 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 Starch +16.2%
Contains more Glucose +309.3%
Contains more Fructose +385%
Contains more Lactose +35.8%
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.
Cheeseburger Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 26.03g 22.34g Cheeseburger
Protein 16.51g 15.05g Cheeseburger
Fats 14.72g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 28.03g 24.04g Cheeseburger
Calories 308kcal 294kcal Cheeseburger
Starch 19.87g 17.1g Cheeseburger
Fructose 1.94g 0.4g Cheeseburger
Sugar 4.88g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 2g 1.7g Cheeseburger
Calcium 119mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 2.71mg 1.77mg Cheeseburger
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 161mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 196mg 183mg Cheeseburger
Sodium 515mg 745mg Cheeseburger
Zinc 2.49mg 1.42mg Cheeseburger
Copper 0.111mg 0.076mg Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.316mg 0.266mg Cheeseburger
Selenium 19.6µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 254IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.52mg 0.29mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin D 2IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.2mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.18mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 4.2mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B5 0.545mg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 0.08mg Cheeseburger
Folate 70µg 52µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0.19µg Cheeseburger
Vitamin K 4.2µg 2.4µg Cheeseburger
Tryptophan 0.155mg Cheeseburger
Threonine 0.571mg Cheeseburger
Isoleucine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Leucine 1.316mg Cheeseburger
Lysine 0.784mg Cheeseburger
Methionine 0.377mg Cheeseburger
Phenylalanine 0.755mg Cheeseburger
Valine 0.881mg Cheeseburger
Histidine 0.445mg Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 43mg 37mg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.57g 0.322g Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.473g 6.154g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Cheeseburger
Monounsaturated Fat 5.413g 3.765g Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0.004g Cheeseburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.014g Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
44%
Cheeseburger
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.