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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken Quesadilla and Hamburger different?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A, while Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hamburger covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 52% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
  • Hamburger is lower in Sodium.

Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain types were used 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.
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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +62.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +657.9%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg
~equal in Folate ~56µg

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
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
~equal in Fats ~14.36g
~equal in Carbs ~24.1g
~equal in Water ~42.67g

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
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +977.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
90% 2% 2% 3% 2%
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
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +307.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +169.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +407.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +39.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Hamburger Opinion
Calories 294kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Protein 15.05g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 15.25g 14.36g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Chicken Quesadilla
Net carbs 22.34g 23.2g Hamburger
Carbs 24.04g 24.1g Hamburger
Cholesterol 37mg 47mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 102mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 226mg Hamburger
Iron 1.77mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Sugar 1.88g 4.15g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 0.9g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Zinc 1.42mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 136mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 414mg Hamburger
Vitamin A 271IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.217mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.31mg Hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg 56µg Hamburger
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.814g Chicken Quesadilla
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 5.096g Hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 0.38g Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.505mg Hamburger
Fructose 0.4g 2.03g Hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Hamburger
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
38%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.058g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
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.
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

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.