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Chicken Quesadilla vs. McDonald's french fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken Quesadilla and McDonald's french fries?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while McDonald's french fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin K.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Selenium is 37% higher.
  • McDonald's french fries have 14 times less Calcium than Chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla has 269mg of Calcium, while McDonald's french fries have 19mg.
  • McDonald's french fries are lower in Sodium.

We used Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, french fries types in this comparison.

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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 26% 5.7% 53% 30% 38% 14% 54% 25% 32% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1315.8%
Contains more IronIron +121.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +178.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +146.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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 19% 0% 28% 0% 45% 8.5% 60% 35% 88% 0% 40% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +386.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +375%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +566.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.6%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.18mg

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
3% 15% 43% 37% 2%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 15.47 g
Carbs: 42.58 g
Water: 36.63 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +341.3%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.1%
~equal in Fats ~15.47g

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
16% 51% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.379 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.727 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +96%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.5%

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
99%
Starch: 38.23 g
Sucrose: 0.21 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 +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +123.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%

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 french fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's french fries Opinion
Calories 294kcal 323kcal McDonald's french fries
Protein 15.05g 3.41g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 15.47g McDonald's french fries
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.6mg McDonald's french fries
Net carbs 22.34g 38.68g McDonald's french fries
Carbs 24.04g 42.58g McDonald's french fries
Cholesterol 37mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 37mg McDonald's french fries
Calcium 269mg 19mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 596mg McDonald's french fries
Iron 1.77mg 0.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 0.21g McDonald's french fries
Fiber 1.7g 3.9g McDonald's french fries
Copper 0.076mg 0.114mg McDonald's french fries
Zinc 1.42mg 0.51mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g 38.23g McDonald's french fries
Phosphorus 313mg 127mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 189mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin A 271IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 1.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.249mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 0.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.037mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 3.22mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.59mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.38mg McDonald's french fries
Vitamin B12 0.19µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 2.4µg 16µg McDonald's french fries
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.064g McDonald's french fries
Choline 29.8mg 39.8mg McDonald's french fries
Saturated Fat 6.154g 2.271g McDonald's french fries
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 7.379g McDonald's french fries
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 4.727g McDonald's french fries
Fructose 0.4g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.382g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.031g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.009g McDonald's french fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 4.251g McDonald's french fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's french fries
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
27%
McDonald's french fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
28%
McDonald's french fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's french fries
McDonald's french fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 french fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170721/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.