Cheeseburger vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cheeseburgers and chicken Quesadilla?
- Cheeseburgers are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, chicken Quesadilla is richer in phosphorus and calcium.
- Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 24% more.
- Chicken Quesadilla contains 3 times less vitamin B6 than cheeseburgers. Cheeseburgers contain 0.228mg of vitamin B6, while chicken Quesadilla contains 0.08mg.
- Cheeseburgers have less sodium.
- Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index (30) than cheeseburgers (66).
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 IronIron | +53.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +46.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +75.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +126.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +79.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +46.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +185% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +34.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +44% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.76µg | 0.19µg | 24% |
Phosphorus | 161mg | 313mg | 22% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.658g | 4.094g | 16% |
Calcium | 119mg | 269mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
Iron | 2.71mg | 1.77mg | 12% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.228mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.545mg | 11% | |
Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.42mg | 10% |
Sodium | 515mg | 745mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.293mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 5.217mg | 4.2mg | 6% |
Folate | 70µg | 52µg | 5% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.413g | 3.765g | 4% |
Copper | 0.111mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
Protein | 16.51g | 15.05g | 3% |
Vitamin K | 4.2µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
Cholesterol | 43mg | 37mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 50µg | 72µg | 2% |
Vitamin E | 0.52mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.94g | 0.4g | 2% |
Manganese | 0.316mg | 0.266mg | 2% |
Selenium | 19.6µg | 20.8µg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 6.473g | 6.154g | 1% |
Calories | 308kcal | 294kcal | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Fats | 14.72g | 15.25g | 1% |
Fiber | 2g | 1.7g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 8IU | 1% |
Carbs | 28.03g | 24.04g | 1% |
Starch | 19.87g | 17.1g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 26.03g | 22.34g | N/A |
Magnesium | 26mg | 25mg | 0% |
Potassium | 196mg | 183mg | 0% |
Sugar | 4.88g | 1.88g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.57g | 0.322g | N/A |
Choline | 28.9mg | 29.8mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.571mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.316mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.784mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.377mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.755mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.881mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.125g | 0.454g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.014g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.007g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.322g | 3.427g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.51 g
Fats:
14.72 g
Carbs:
28.03 g
Water:
38.63 g
Other:
2.11 g
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +10.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +44.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.05g
~equal in
Fats
~15.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.658 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.154 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.094 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +146.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.154g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +16.2% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +309.3% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +385% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +35.8% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0.43g