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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken Quesadilla and cheeseburgers?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus and calcium; however, cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
  • Cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 24% more.
  • Cheeseburgers contain 2 times less calcium than chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla contains 269mg of calcium, while cheeseburgers contain 119mg.
  • Cheeseburgers have less sodium.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index (30) than cheeseburgers (66).

We used Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +126.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.4%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Potassium ~196mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.6µg

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +44%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.6%
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more OtherOther +44.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.6%
~equal in Protein ~16.51g
~equal in Fats ~14.72g
~equal in Water ~38.63g

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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +146.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~6.473g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
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
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +16.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +309.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +385%
Contains more LactoseLactose +35.8%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0.46g

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.76µg 24%
Phosphorus 313mg 161mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 1.658g 16%
Calcium 269mg 119mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.363mg 14%
Iron 1.77mg 2.71mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.228mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Zinc 1.42mg 2.49mg 10%
Sodium 745mg 515mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.293mg 8%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 5.217mg 6%
Folate 52µg 70µg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 5.413g 4%
Copper 0.076mg 0.111mg 4%
Protein 15.05g 16.51g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.2µg 2%
Cholesterol 37mg 43mg 2%
Vitamin A 72µg 50µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.52mg 2%
Fructose 0.4g 1.94g 2%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.316mg 2%
Selenium 20.8µg 19.6µg 2%
Saturated fat 6.154g 6.473g 1%
Calories 294kcal 308kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Fats 15.25g 14.72g 1%
Fiber 1.7g 2g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 2IU 1%
Carbs 24.04g 28.03g 1%
Starch 17.1g 19.87g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 22.34g 26.03g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Potassium 183mg 196mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.322g 0.57g N/A
Choline 29.8mg 28.9mg 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 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 230mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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