Chicken Quesadilla vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken Quesadilla and fast food
- Chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus and calcium, yet fast food is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Fast food covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 29% more than chicken Quesadilla.
- Chicken Quesadilla contains 4 times more calcium than fast food. While chicken Quesadilla contains 269mg of calcium, fast food contains only 62mg.
- The amount of sodium in fast food is lower.
- The glycemic index of chicken Quesadilla is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +333.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +101.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +368.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +53.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.4% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.52g
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Water
~38.45g
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28.4% |
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:
22.87 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.05 g
Fructose:
2.27 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +33.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +376.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +467.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +32.6% |
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Sucrose
~0g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.89µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 313mg | 134mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 331mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 1.68g | 16% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 3.06mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.363mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.317mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.212mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.42mg | 2.52mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 5.617mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 6.154g | 4.493g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 72µg | 9µg | 7% |
| Folate | 52µg | 80µg | 7% |
| Fats | 15.25g | 12.01g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.357mg | 4% |
| Protein | 15.05g | 16.52g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.765g | 4.835g | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.4g | 2.27g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 4.9µg | 2% |
| Starch | 17.1g | 22.87g | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.04g | 31.5g | 2% |
| Choline | 29.8mg | 34.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 20.3µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 2IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 297kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 22.34g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 197mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.322g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.454g | 0.121g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.427g | 1.391g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.661g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.