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

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How are chicken Quesadilla and chicken fingers different?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is higher in calcium, iron, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for chicken fingers is 27% higher.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 24 times more vitamin A than chicken fingers. While chicken Quesadilla contains 72µg of vitamin A, chicken fingers contain only 3µg.
  • Chicken fingers have less saturated fat.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index (30) than chicken fingers (46).

Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, chicken tenders 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 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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1482.4%
Contains more IronIron +142.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.069mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg
~equal in Sodium ~769mg

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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +993.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +432.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.179mg

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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.7%
~equal in Fats ~13.95g
~equal in Water ~46.64g
~equal in Other ~2.94g

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
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 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
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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.03g

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 Chicken fingers
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 Quesadilla Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.426mg 27%
Calcium 269mg 17mg 25%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 8.217mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.244mg 25%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.17mg 19%
Saturated fat 6.154g 2.493g 17%
Iron 1.77mg 0.73mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.783g 11%
Folate 52µg 19µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.11mg 8%
Protein 15.05g 19.22g 8%
Vitamin A 72µg 3µg 8%
Selenium 20.8µg 17.5µg 6%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.71mg 6%
Potassium 183mg 373mg 6%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8µg 5%
Phosphorus 313mg 282mg 4%
Cholesterol 37mg 48mg 4%
Choline 29.8mg 43.7mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 4.83g 3%
Fats 15.25g 13.95g 2%
Carbs 24.04g 17.25g 2%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.228mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.16µg 1%
Fructose 0.4g 0g 1%
Calories 294kcal 271kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg 1%
Sodium 745mg 769mg 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.069mg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 28mg 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 16.05g N/A
Vitamin D 8IU 7IU 0%
Sugar 1.88g 0.4g N/A
Starch 17.1g 17.03g 0%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.179mg 0%
Trans fat 0.322g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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 Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.