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

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What are the differences between Chicken McNuggets and Chicken Quesadilla?

  • Chicken McNuggets are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12, however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Calcium is 26% more.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Chicken McNuggets. Chicken McNuggets contain 0.398mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken Quesadilla contains 0.08mg.
  • Chicken McNuggets have less Sodium.

We used McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +37.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2345.5%
Contains more IronIron +98.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 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% 16% 5.8% 6% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 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 FatsFats +29.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
~equal in Protein ~15.05g
~equal in Water ~42.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 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 -47%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken McNuggets Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chicken McNuggets Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 302kcal 294kcal Chicken McNuggets
Protein 15.79g 15.05g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 19.81g 15.25g Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.1mg Chicken McNuggets
Net carbs 15.09g 22.34g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 15.09g 24.04g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 44mg 37mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 11mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 252mg 183mg Chicken McNuggets
Iron 0.89mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 0.08g 1.88g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.049mg 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 0.59mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 272mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 566mg 745mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin A 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.14mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 7.4mg 4.2mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B5 0.88mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B6 0.398mg 0.08mg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin B12 0.33µg 0.19µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.114g 0.322g Chicken McNuggets
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 3.261g 6.154g Chicken McNuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 8.134g 3.765g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 5.61g 4.094g Chicken McNuggets
Fructose 0g 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g 0.004g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.007g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g 3.427g Chicken McNuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken McNuggets 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
30%
Chicken McNuggets
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Chicken McNuggets
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
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 lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.893g)
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 McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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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