Chicken Quesadilla vs. McChicken Sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Chicken Quesadilla and McChicken Sandwich
- Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc, however, McChicken Sandwich is higher in Polyunsaturated fat.
- Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 25% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- Chicken Quesadilla has 3 times more Calcium than McChicken Sandwich. While Chicken Quesadilla has 269mg of Calcium, McChicken Sandwich has only 88mg.
- McChicken Sandwich has less Saturated Fat.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich.
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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.
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Calcium
+205.7%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+125.2%
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Zinc
+125.4%
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Sodium
-16.2%
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Manganese
+34.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Potassium - 173
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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Calcium
+205.7%
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Magnesium
+25%
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Phosphorus
+125.2%
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Zinc
+125.4%
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Sodium
-16.2%
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Manganese
+34.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.74
Equal in Potassium - 173
Equal in Copper - 0.082
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.
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Vitamin B2
+11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.942
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.19
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Vitamin B2
+11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.212
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.942
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+44.3%
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Fats
+15.4%
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Other
+33.3%
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Carbs
+16.3%
Equal in Water - 46.11
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
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Protein
+44.3%
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Fats
+15.4%
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Other
+33.3%
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Carbs
+16.3%
Equal in Water - 46.11
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-61.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.3%
Saturated Fat:
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.094 g
Saturated Fat:
2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.964 g
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Saturated Fat
-61.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+16.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+21.3%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Lactose
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Galactose
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Sucrose
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Glucose
+139.5%
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Fructose
+382.5%
Equal in Maltose - 0.43
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
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+∞%
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Glucose
+139.5%
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Fructose
+382.5%
Equal in Maltose - 0.43
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 22.34g | 26.67g |
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| Protein | 15.05g | 10.43g |
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| Fats | 15.25g | 13.21g |
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| Carbs | 24.04g | 27.97g |
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| Calories | 294kcal | 273kcal |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Fructose | 0.4g | 1.93g |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 3.57g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 269mg | 88mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.74mg |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 313mg | 139mg |
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| Potassium | 183mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 745mg | 624mg |
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| Zinc | 1.42mg | 0.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.358mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 271IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 72µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.212mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 3.942mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Folate | 52µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.19µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Cholesterol | 37mg | 27mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.322g | 0.079g |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.154g | 2.346g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.765g | 4.401g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 4.964g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.427g | 4.396g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.016g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.454g | 0.43g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.01g |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.808g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)