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Chicken Quesadilla vs. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken Quesadilla and McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Zinc, however, McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin E .
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 37% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 2 times less Folate than Chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla has 52µg of Folate, while McDonald's Filet-O-Fish has 21µg.
  • McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +124.2%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.8%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Manganese - 0.262
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 59% 20% 59% 20% 57% 16% 22% 35% 140%
Contains more Calcium +124.2%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.5%
Contains more Zinc +144.8%
Contains more Copper +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.2%
Contains less Sodium -41.7%
Contains more Selenium +22.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Manganese - 0.262

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.211
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 6% 6% 1% 50% 42% 79% 0% 19% 39% 24% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 24% 0% 1% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 16% 136% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Folate +147.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.211

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Equal in Fats - 14.64
Equal in Carbs - 26.39
Equal in Water - 45.76
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
11% 15% 26% 46% 2%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 14.64 g
Carbs: 26.39 g
Water: 45.76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Equal in Fats - 14.64
Equal in Carbs - 26.39
Equal in Water - 45.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.005
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
22% 31% 47%
Saturated Fat: 2.833 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.952 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.005

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +165%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +132.6%
Contains more Fructose +382.5%
Equal in Maltose - 0.43
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
3% 27% 53% 5% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 1 g
Fructose: 1.93 g
Lactose: 0.2 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Lactose +165%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +132.6%
Contains more 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.
Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Opinion
Net carbs 22.34g 24.99g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Protein 15.05g 11.26g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 14.64g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 26.39g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Calories 294kcal 282kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g 1.93g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sugar 1.88g 3.67g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 120mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.77mg 1.56mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 27mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Phosphorus 313mg 137mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 220mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Sodium 745mg 434mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Zinc 1.42mg 0.58mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.066mg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.262mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 25.5µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin A 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.17mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.211mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.13mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 2.22mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg 21µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 1.08µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.9µg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Cholesterol 37mg 32mg McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.128g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Saturated Fat 6.154g 2.833g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.061g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.03g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 4.005g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.952g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.106g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.024g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.614g McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
26%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.321g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
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. McDonald's Filet-O-Fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170319/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.