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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.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than chicken Quesadilla (30).

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% 24% 5.8% 3% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 20.8µg 0.9µg 36%
Phosphorus 313mg 125mg 27%
Calcium 269mg 18mg 25%
Protein 15.05g 3.43g 23%
Sodium 745mg 210mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.372mg 22%
Saturated fat 6.154g 2.336g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Cholesterol 37mg 0mg 12%
Potassium 183mg 579mg 12%
Iron 1.77mg 0.81mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.039mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.398g 9%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.67mg 9%
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg 8%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.5mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 11.2µg 7%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 3.004mg 7%
Folate 52µg 30µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 5.969g 6%
Carbs 24.04g 41.44g 6%
Copper 0.076mg 0.124mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.7mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.17mg 3%
Magnesium 25mg 35mg 2%
Choline 29.8mg 36.8mg 1%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Calories 294kcal 312kcal 1%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.247mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Fats 15.25g 14.73g 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.322g 0.06g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 4.898g N/A

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
24%
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.