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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 for chicken Quesadilla is 37% higher.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

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% 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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 20.8µg 0.4µg 37%
Phosphorus 313mg 98mg 31%
Protein 15.05g 2.58g 25%
Calcium 269mg 19mg 25%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2.62mg 16%
Saturated fat 6.154g 2.54g 16%
Iron 1.77mg 0.6mg 15%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 1.838mg 15%
Cholesterol 37mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.038mg 11%
Folate 52µg 12µg 10%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.36mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 7.827g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.665g 10%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.186mg 8%
Sodium 745mg 566mg 8%
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 9.9µg 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.4mg 6%
Potassium 183mg 355mg 5%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.158mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.137mg 5%
Starch 17.1g 25.74g 4%
Fiber 1.7g 2.7g 4%
Copper 0.076mg 0.1mg 3%
Fats 15.25g 17.04g 3%
Choline 29.8mg 17.8mg 2%
Carbs 24.04g 28.88g 2%
Calories 294kcal 272kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 25mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 26.18g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 0.56g N/A
Trans fat 0.322g 0.056g N/A
Fructose 0.4g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.441g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.03g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.131g N/A

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
24%
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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