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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.
Contains more Calcium +2345.5%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains more Zinc +140.7%
Contains more Copper +55.1%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
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 4% 34% 18% 117% 23% 74% 17% 17% 19% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2345.5%
Contains more Iron +98.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains more Zinc +140.7%
Contains more Copper +55.1%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Potassium +37.7%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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 B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 4% 40% 26% 139% 53% 92% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +59.3%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.79
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 Carbs +59.3%
Contains more Other +39.4%
Contains more Fats +29.9%
Contains more Water +10.6%
Equal in Protein - 15.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated Fat: 3.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
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Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

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
Net carbs 22.34g 15.09g Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 15.79g Chicken McNuggets
Fats 15.25g 19.81g Chicken McNuggets
Carbs 24.04g 15.09g Chicken Quesadilla
Calories 294kcal 302kcal Chicken McNuggets
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 0.08g Chicken McNuggets
Fiber 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 11mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.77mg 0.89mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 272mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 252mg Chicken McNuggets
Sodium 745mg 566mg Chicken McNuggets
Zinc 1.42mg 0.59mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.049mg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.14mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 271IU 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 1.2mg Chicken McNuggets
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
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.33µg Chicken McNuggets
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg 44mg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.114g Chicken McNuggets
Saturated Fat 6.154g 3.261g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 8.134g Chicken McNuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.61g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.014g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.105g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.025g Chicken McNuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.296g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.015g 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 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
33%
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.