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Chicken fingers vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken fingers and Chicken Quesadilla different?

  • Chicken fingers are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E, however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Calcium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Chicken fingers is 27% higher.
  • Chicken fingers contain 11 times more Vitamin E than Chicken Quesadilla. While Chicken fingers contain 3.17mg of Vitamin E, Chicken Quesadilla contains only 0.29mg.
  • Chicken fingers have less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, chicken tenders and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1482.4%
Contains more IronIron +142.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.9%
~equal in Sodium ~745mg

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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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% 16% 5.8% 6% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 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 ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%
~equal in Fats ~15.25g
~equal in Water ~42.62g
~equal in Other ~3.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 37% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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 -59.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.1g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken fingers Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chicken fingers Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 271kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 19.22g 15.05g Chicken fingers
Fats 13.95g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 16.05g 22.34g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 17.25g 24.04g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 48mg 37mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 7IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 28mg 25mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 17mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 373mg 183mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.73mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 0.4g 1.88g Chicken fingers
Fiber 1.2g 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.069mg 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 0.71mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.03g 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 282mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 769mg 745mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 11IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 3µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 3.17mg 0.29mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.228mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 17.5µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.179mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 8.217mg 4.2mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.244mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B6 0.426mg 0.08mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.19µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 8µg 2.4µg Chicken fingers
Folate 19µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.052g 0.322g Chicken fingers
Choline 43.7mg 29.8mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g 6.154g Chicken fingers
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g 3.765g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g 4.094g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Fructose 0g 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.004g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g 3.427g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken fingers 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
42%
Chicken fingers
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Chicken fingers
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.661g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.

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