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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.
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 19% 36% 19% 59% 22% 16% 59% 57% 34% 139%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.2%
Contains more IronIron +13.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.262mg

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 1% 0% 23% 0% 53% 30% 42% 0% 0% 135% 12% 16% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +468.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.2%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.211mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
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 ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more OtherOther +55.9%
~equal in Fats ~14.64g
~equal in Carbs ~26.39g
~equal in Water ~45.76g

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
22% 31% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.833 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.952 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -54%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +45.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.005g

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
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +165%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +132.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +382.5%
~equal in Maltose ~0.43g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 1.08µg 37%
Phosphorus 313mg 137mg 25%
Saturated fat 6.154g 2.833g 15%
Calcium 269mg 120mg 15%
Sodium 745mg 434mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.952g 12%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 2.22mg 12%
Selenium 20.8µg 25.5µg 9%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.58mg 8%
Protein 15.05g 11.26g 8%
Folate 52µg 21µg 8%
Vitamin A 72µg 8%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.17mg 6%
Choline 29.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.13mg 4%
Iron 1.77mg 1.56mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.9µg 2%
Cholesterol 37mg 32mg 2%
Fructose 0.4g 1.93g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 4.005g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.211mg 1%
Calories 294kcal 282kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Copper 0.076mg 0.066mg 1%
Fiber 1.7g 1.4g 1%
Potassium 183mg 220mg 1%
Fats 15.25g 14.64g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Carbs 24.04g 26.39g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 22.34g 24.99g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 27mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 3.67g N/A
Manganese 0.266mg 0.262mg 0%
Trans fat 0.322g 0.128g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.061g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.614g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.106g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
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
24%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
46%
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish
McDonald's Filet-O-Fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 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.