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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chicken Quesadilla and pizza?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus and calcium; however, pizza is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B12, and iron.
  • Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 16% more.
  • Pizza contains 2 times less cholesterol than chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla contains 37mg of cholesterol, while pizza contains 17mg.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index (30) than pizza (60).

We used Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust types in this article.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +43.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.9%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg
~equal in Potassium ~172mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.34mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +179.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~69µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.195mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.825mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.08mg

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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.1%
Contains more FatsFats +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.6%
~equal in Water ~43.17g

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -27.4%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +26.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +57.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +81.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +150%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +144.2%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +62.5%

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 Pizza
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 Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.39mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 1.681g 16%
Phosphorus 313mg 216mg 14%
Folate 52µg 93µg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.42µg 10%
Fats 15.25g 9.69g 9%
Iron 1.77mg 2.48mg 9%
Saturated fat 6.154g 4.465g 8%
Calcium 269mg 188mg 8%
Cholesterol 37mg 17mg 7%
Protein 15.05g 11.39g 7%
Sodium 745mg 598mg 6%
Starch 17.1g 26.95g 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.7µg 4%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.36mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.83mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 2.608g 3%
Copper 0.076mg 0.105mg 3%
Carbs 24.04g 33.33g 3%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 3.825mg 2%
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g 2%
Choline 29.8mg 16.4mg 2%
Selenium 20.8µg 19.9µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.4mg 1%
Fructose 0.4g 1g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Zinc 1.42mg 1.34mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.195mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Calories 294kcal 266kcal 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 24mg 0%
Potassium 183mg 172mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 3.58g N/A
Vitamin A 72µg 69µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.322g 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla 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
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.