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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 of 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.
Contains more Calcium +417.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +595.6%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +50.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 78% 29% 20% 27% 60% 20% 58% 53% 56%
Contains more Calcium +417.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +595.6%
Contains more Zinc +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +105.9%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Potassium +64.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.1%
Contains more Copper +128.9%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 3% 73% 65% 36% 56% 33% 30% 63% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Folate +30%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +163.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +132.3%
Contains more Fats +145.2%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Water +23.3%
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 Protein +132.3%
Contains more Fats +145.2%
Contains more Other +64.3%
Contains more Carbs +36.9%
Contains more Water +23.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +643%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.4%
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
54% 37% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.551 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +643%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 22.34g 32.92g Burrito
Protein 15.05g 6.48g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 6.22g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 32.92g Burrito
Calories 294kcal 206kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g Burrito
Fiber 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 52mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.77mg 2.08mg Burrito
Magnesium 25mg 40mg Burrito
Phosphorus 313mg 45mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 301mg Burrito
Sodium 745mg 454mg Burrito
Zinc 1.42mg 0.7mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.174mg Burrito
Manganese 0.266mg 0.4mg Burrito
Selenium 20.8µg 10.1µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 271IU 153IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Burrito
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.29mg Burrito
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.28mg Burrito
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 1.87mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.92mg Burrito
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.14mg Burrito
Folate 52µg 40µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.5µg Burrito
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.079mg Burrito
Threonine 0.244mg Burrito
Isoleucine 0.27mg Burrito
Leucine 0.504mg Burrito
Lysine 0.343mg Burrito
Methionine 0.107mg Burrito
Phenylalanine 0.351mg Burrito
Valine 0.319mg Burrito
Histidine 0.172mg Burrito
Cholesterol 37mg 2mg Burrito
Trans Fat 0.322g Burrito
Saturated Fat 6.154g 3.174g Burrito
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 2.184g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 0.551g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Burrito
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
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
30%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Burrito
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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.

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