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.
- Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index (30) than chicken McNuggets (46).
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 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% |
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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 38% | |
| Calcium | 269mg | 11mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.398mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 7.4mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 18% | |
| Folate | 52µg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.154g | 3.261g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.89mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.765g | 8.134g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 5.61g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 72µg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 1.42mg | 0.59mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 566mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.1g | 7% | |
| Fats | 15.25g | 19.81g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.33µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 313mg | 272mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.14mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.11mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 24.04g | 15.09g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 183mg | 252mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Protein | 15.05g | 15.79g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Calories | 294kcal | 302kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.34g | 15.09g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.322g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.454g | 0.296g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.025g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.427g | 5.105g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
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% |
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Protein
~15.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.154 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.094 g
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
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
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 | +∞% |
