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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Pepperoni Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Pepperoni Pizza

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Pepperoni Pizza is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pepperoni Pizza covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 19% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 2 times more Calcium than Pepperoni Pizza. While Chicken Quesadilla has 269mg of Calcium, Pepperoni Pizza has only 146mg.
  • Pepperoni Pizza has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Pan Crust.

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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% 44% 18% 80% 35% 42% 88% 90% 47% 112%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.7%
Contains more IronIron +20.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
~equal in Potassium ~199mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.54mg
~equal in Sodium ~692mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.6µg

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 0% 10% 16% 0% 72% 59% 72% 23% 32% 80% 48% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +169%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +704.2%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.84mg

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
12% 14% 30% 41% 3%
Protein: 11.97 g
Fats: 14.21 g
Carbs: 30.49 g
Water: 40.8 g
Other: 2.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.8%
~equal in Fats ~14.21g
~equal in Water ~40.8g

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
40% 34% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.271 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.415 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.465 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.3%

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
88% 8%
Starch: 23.13 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0.35 g
Maltose: 2.01 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +51.4%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +14.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +35.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +367.4%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~0.4g
~equal in Fructose ~0.37g

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 Pepperoni Pizza
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Pepperoni Pizza Opinion
Calories 294kcal 298kcal Pepperoni Pizza
Protein 15.05g 11.97g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 14.21g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Chicken Quesadilla
Net carbs 22.34g 28.69g Pepperoni Pizza
Carbs 24.04g 30.49g Pepperoni Pizza
Cholesterol 37mg 25mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 146mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 199mg Pepperoni Pizza
Iron 1.77mg 2.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Sugar 1.88g 3.2g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1.8g Pepperoni Pizza
Copper 0.076mg 0.105mg Pepperoni Pizza
Zinc 1.42mg 1.54mg Pepperoni Pizza
Starch 17.1g 23.13g Pepperoni Pizza
Phosphorus 313mg 205mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 692mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin A 271IU 171IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 47µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.78mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.361mg Pepperoni Pizza
Selenium 20.8µg 20.6µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.287mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.254mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 3.84mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.378mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.14mg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.64µg Pepperoni Pizza
Vitamin K 2.4µg 19.3µg Pepperoni Pizza
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g Pepperoni Pizza
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 5.271g Pepperoni Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 4.415g Pepperoni Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 3.465g Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.116mg Pepperoni Pizza
Threonine 0.374mg Pepperoni Pizza
Isoleucine 0.487mg Pepperoni Pizza
Leucine 0.952mg Pepperoni Pizza
Lysine 0.652mg Pepperoni Pizza
Methionine 0.247mg Pepperoni Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.564mg Pepperoni Pizza
Valine 0.604mg Pepperoni Pizza
Histidine 0.322mg Pepperoni Pizza
Fructose 0.4g 0.37g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.357g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.025g Pepperoni Pizza
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 Pepperoni Pizza
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%
Pepperoni Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
57%
Pepperoni Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.883g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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. Pepperoni Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173280/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.