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

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What are the differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Chicken McNuggets?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Chicken McNuggets are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Calcium is 26% more.
  • Chicken McNuggets contain 2 times less Zinc than Chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla contains 1.42mg of Zinc, while Chicken McNuggets contain 0.59mg.
  • Chicken McNuggets have less Saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS 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 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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% 16% 5.8% 6% 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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.7%

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
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.3%
Contains more OtherOther +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +29.9%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.79g

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% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 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
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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 Quesadilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.