Chicken Quesadilla vs. Egg McMUFFIN — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken Quesadilla and egg McMUFFIN
- Chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin B3, yet egg McMUFFIN is higher in vitamin B2, folate, iron, and vitamin B1.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily cholesterol needs 43% more than chicken Quesadilla.
- Chicken Quesadilla contains 2 times more saturated fat than egg McMUFFIN. While chicken Quesadilla contains 6.154g of saturated fat, egg McMUFFIN contains only 3.592g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.9% |
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:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~13.64g
~equal in
Carbs
~21.67g
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
3.592 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +38.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.6% |
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:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0.33 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +60.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +32.6% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.4g
~equal in
Fructose
~0.43g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 37mg | 165mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 1.735g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 313mg | 200mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.368mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.154g | 3.592g | 12% |
| Fats | 15.25g | 9.66g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 72µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 269mg | 192mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.3mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 3.102mg | 7% |
| Folate | 52µg | 79µg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.1g | 7% | |
| Sodium | 745mg | 617mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.145mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.262mg | 5% |
| Protein | 15.05g | 13.64g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.765g | 2.721g | 3% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 228kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 24.04g | 21.67g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.084mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.42mg | 1.29mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 22.34g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Potassium | 183mg | 173mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 2.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.322g | 0.109g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.4g | 0.43g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.454g | 0.114g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.427g | 1.416g | N/A |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.