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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Nachos?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Nachos are higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 25% higher.
  • Nachos have 12 times less Cholesterol than Chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla has 37mg of Cholesterol, while Nachos have 3mg.

We used Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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%
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327%
Contains more IronIron +136%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%

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%
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1190.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +171.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +704.2%

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
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more OtherOther +62.6%
Contains more FatsFats +41%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.2%

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
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +272.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.1%

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
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +65.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +207.5%

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 Nachos
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Nachos Opinion
Calories 294kcal 343kcal Nachos
Protein 15.05g 4.32g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 21.5g Nachos
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.1mg Nachos
Net carbs 22.34g 31.71g Nachos
Carbs 24.04g 34.91g Nachos
Cholesterol 37mg 3mg Nachos
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 42mg Nachos
Calcium 269mg 63mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 362mg Nachos
Iron 1.77mg 0.75mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 2.17g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g Nachos
Copper 0.076mg 0.064mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 1.42mg 0.86mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 313mg 198mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 313mg Nachos
Vitamin A 271IU 21IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 5µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 4.08mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.187mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 8.6µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.123mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.133mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 0.63mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.215mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.07µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 2.4µg 19.3µg Nachos
Folate 52µg 10µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.058g Nachos
Choline 29.8mg 26.4mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 2.173g Nachos
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 14.02g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 5.04g Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
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 0.617g Nachos
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.032g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.011g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 4.343g Nachos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Nachos
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
24%
Nachos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
35%
Nachos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.981g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.