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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken Quesadilla and burrito different?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is richer in phosphorus, calcium, selenium, and vitamin B3, while burrito is higher in vitamin B12, copper, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need for phosphorus, 38% more than burrito.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 19 times more cholesterol than burrito. Chicken Quesadilla contains 37mg of cholesterol, while burrito contains 2mg.

Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, burrito, with beans types were 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 18% 81% 16% 66% 25% 39% 134% 97% 35% 113%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 16% 27% 78% 58% 19% 19% 59% 52% 55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +595.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +105.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.5%
Contains more IronIron +17.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.4%

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.
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 73% 65% 35% 55% 32% 63% 0% 30% 15%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +163.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 6% 33% 53% 2%
Protein: 6.48 g
Fats: 6.22 g
Carbs: 32.92 g
Water: 52.53 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +132.3%
Contains more FatsFats +145.2%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 27% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.154 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.094 g
54% 37% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.551 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +72.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +643%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Burrito DV% diff.
Phosphorus 313mg 45mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 0.551g 24%
Calcium 269mg 52mg 22%
Selenium 20.8µg 10.1µg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.92mg 18%
Protein 15.05g 6.48g 17%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 1.87mg 15%
Fats 15.25g 6.22g 14%
Saturated fat 6.154g 3.174g 14%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.5µg 13%
Sodium 745mg 454mg 13%
Cholesterol 37mg 2mg 12%
Copper 0.076mg 0.174mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.28mg 8%
Vitamin A 72µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.29mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.7mg 7%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.14mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 2.184g 4%
Calories 294kcal 206kcal 4%
Iron 1.77mg 2.08mg 4%
Magnesium 25mg 40mg 4%
Folate 52µg 40µg 3%
Carbs 24.04g 32.92g 3%
Potassium 183mg 301mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Choline 29.8mg 26.8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 32.92g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.079mg 0%
Threonine 0.244mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.27mg 0%
Leucine 0.504mg 0%
Lysine 0.343mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0%
Valine 0.319mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Burrito
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
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
28%
Burrito
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
41%
Burrito

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burrito
Burrito contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.98g)
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.
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 Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/nutrients
  2. Burrito - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172038/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.