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Chicken Quesadilla vs. KFC Fried Chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken Quesadilla and KFC Fried Chicken

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Selenium, however, KFC Fried Chicken has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Calcium is 15% more.
  • Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading.

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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 18% 35% 22% 33% 27% 24% 108% 136% 39% 94%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +129.9%
Contains more IronIron +101.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +63.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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% 4% 24% 0% 20% 45% 102% 53% 32% 40% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +310.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.197mg

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
14% 28% 19% 36% 4%
Protein: 14.17 g
Fats: 28.01 g
Carbs: 18.79 g
Water: 35.52 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.9%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
Contains more FatsFats +83.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
~equal in Protein ~14.17g

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
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.343 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.448 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +283.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.3%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~6.343g

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
100%
Starch: 16.72 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~16.72g
~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 KFC Fried Chicken
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla KFC Fried Chicken Opinion
Calories 294kcal 384kcal KFC Fried Chicken
Protein 15.05g 14.17g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 28.01g KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin C 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Net carbs 22.34g 18.79g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 18.79g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg 82mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Calcium 269mg 117mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 244mg KFC Fried Chicken
Iron 1.77mg 0.88mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 0g KFC Fried Chicken
Fiber 1.7g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.082mg KFC Fried Chicken
Zinc 1.42mg 0.87mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g 16.72g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 252mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 1042mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 271IU 66IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 20µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.2mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.298mg KFC Fried Chicken
Selenium 20.8µg 17.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.197mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 5.42mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B5 0.88mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.14mg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.32µg KFC Fried Chicken
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.214g KFC Fried Chicken
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 6.343g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 14.448g KFC Fried Chicken
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.375g KFC Fried Chicken
Tryptophan 0.108mg KFC Fried Chicken
Threonine 0.467mg KFC Fried Chicken
Isoleucine 0.416mg KFC Fried Chicken
Leucine 0.864mg KFC Fried Chicken
Lysine 0.615mg KFC Fried Chicken
Methionine 0.205mg KFC Fried Chicken
Phenylalanine 0.542mg KFC Fried Chicken
Valine 0.516mg KFC Fried Chicken
Histidine 0.337mg KFC Fried Chicken
Fructose 0.4g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.764g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.045g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.029g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.023g KFC Fried Chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 4.343g KFC Fried Chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla KFC Fried Chicken
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
25%
KFC Fried Chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
54%
KFC Fried Chicken

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
KFC Fried Chicken
KFC Fried Chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
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
  2. KFC Fried Chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170738/nutrients

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

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