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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are chicken Quesadilla and hot dogs different?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B3, while hot dogs are higher in vitamin B12.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 58% more than chicken Quesadilla.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 9 times more folate than hot dogs. Chicken Quesadilla contains 52µg of folate, while hot dogs contain 6µg.
  • Chicken Quesadilla is lower in sodium.

Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Frankfurter, meat 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more IronIron +62.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +491.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.6%

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.3%

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
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +476.5%
Contains more FatsFats +68.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%

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
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.404g

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 Hot dog
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Hot dog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 1.57µg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 11.386g 19%
Calcium 269mg 99mg 17%
Fats 15.25g 25.76g 16%
Phosphorus 313mg 206mg 15%
Selenium 20.8µg 12.5µg 15%
Sodium 745mg 1090mg 15%
Cholesterol 37mg 77mg 13%
Folate 52µg 6µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.055mg 12%
Protein 15.05g 10.26g 10%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 2.665mg 10%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.045mg 10%
Iron 1.77mg 1.09mg 9%
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.166mg 7%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Fiber 1.7g 0g 7%
Carbs 24.04g 4.17g 7%
Saturated fat 6.154g 7.666g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Choline 29.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.121mg 5%
Zinc 1.42mg 1.2mg 2%
Copper 0.076mg 0.097mg 2%
Magnesium 25mg 15mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 4.404g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 183mg 152mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Calories 294kcal 290kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 22.34g 4.17g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Hot dog
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%
Hot dog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
46%
Hot dog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.