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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Hash browns

  • Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Hash browns are richer in Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Chicken Quesadilla is 37% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty.

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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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1315.8%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%

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 18% 0.12% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13450%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%

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% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +483.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%
Contains more FatsFats +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%

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
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.4%

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
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +50.5%
~equal in 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.
Chicken Quesadilla Hash browns
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 Hash browns Opinion
Calories 294kcal 272kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 2.58g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 17.04g Hash browns
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.4mg Hash browns
Net carbs 22.34g 26.18g Hash browns
Carbs 24.04g 28.88g Hash browns
Cholesterol 37mg 0mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 21mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 19mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 355mg Hash browns
Iron 1.77mg 0.6mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 0.56g Hash browns
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g Hash browns
Copper 0.076mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Zinc 1.42mg 0.36mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g 25.74g Hash browns
Phosphorus 313mg 98mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 566mg Hash browns
Vitamin A 271IU 2IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.62mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.158mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 0.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.137mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.038mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 1.838mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.186mg Hash browns
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 2.4µg 9.9µg Hash browns
Folate 52µg 12µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.056g Hash browns
Choline 29.8mg 17.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 2.54g Hash browns
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 7.827g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.665g Hash browns
Fructose 0.4g 0.24g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.441g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.03g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.131g Hash browns

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Hash browns
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
20%
Hash browns
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
26%
Hash browns

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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