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Chicken Quesadilla vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken Quesadilla and French fries?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% higher.

We used Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1394.4%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +184%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2211.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.247mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.5%

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.8%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.4%
~equal in Fats ~14.73g
~equal in Water ~38.55g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.9%

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 French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla French fries Opinion
Calories 294kcal 312kcal French fries
Protein 15.05g 3.43g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 14.73g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.7mg French fries
Net carbs 22.34g 37.64g French fries
Carbs 24.04g 41.44g French fries
Cholesterol 37mg 0mg French fries
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 35mg French fries
Calcium 269mg 18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 579mg French fries
Iron 1.77mg 0.81mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 0.3g French fries
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g French fries
Copper 0.076mg 0.124mg French fries
Zinc 1.42mg 0.5mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 125mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 210mg French fries
Vitamin A 271IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.247mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 0.9µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.17mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.039mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 3.004mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.372mg French fries
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 2.4µg 11.2µg French fries
Folate 52µg 30µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.06g French fries
Choline 29.8mg 36.8mg French fries
Saturated Fat 6.154g 2.336g French fries
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.398g French fries
Fructose 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.407g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.029g French fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 4.898g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
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.

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.