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Chicken Quesadilla vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken Quesadilla and McDonald's Quarter Pounder

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Iron.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 45% more.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 14 times more Polyunsaturated fat than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. Chicken Quesadilla has 4.094g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 0.283g.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.

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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 16% 25% 20% 90% 36% 73% 53% 56% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more IronIron +36.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +89.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.7%

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 3% 3.4% 0% 0% 46% 79% 83% 0% 0% 160% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +573.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.183mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.452mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~56µg

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% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more FatsFats +32%
Contains more OtherOther +68%
Contains more WaterWater +18.2%
~equal in Protein ~14.1g
~equal in Carbs ~22.17g

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
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.283 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1346.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +11.6%

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
4% 37% 43% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.91 g
Fructose: 2.2 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +657.1%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +344.2%
Contains more FructoseFructose +450%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +69.8%

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 Quarter Pounder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's Quarter Pounder Opinion
Calories 294kcal 244kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 14.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 11.55g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Net carbs 22.34g 20.57g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 22.17g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg 39mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 84mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 227mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Iron 1.77mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 1.88g 5.13g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 1.42mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 124mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 427mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin A 271IU 56IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.199mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.183mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.724g Chicken Quesadilla
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 4.008g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 4.202g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 0.283g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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
32%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
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. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.