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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.

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% 16% 5.8% 6% 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% 21% 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 AVitamin A +32.1%
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 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Pizza Opinion
Calories 294kcal 266kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 11.39g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 9.69g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.4mg Pizza
Net carbs 22.34g 31.03g Pizza
Carbs 24.04g 33.33g Pizza
Cholesterol 37mg 17mg Pizza
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 188mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 172mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.77mg 2.48mg Pizza
Sugar 1.88g 3.58g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 2.3g Pizza
Copper 0.076mg 0.105mg Pizza
Zinc 1.42mg 1.34mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g 26.95g Pizza
Phosphorus 313mg 216mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 598mg Pizza
Vitamin A 271IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A 72µg 69µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.36mg Pizza
Selenium 20.8µg 19.9µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.195mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 3.825mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 2.4µg 6.7µg Pizza
Folate 52µg 93µg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.241g Pizza
Choline 29.8mg 16.4mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 4.465g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 2.608g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 1.681g Chicken Quesadilla
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Fructose 0.4g 1g Pizza
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.175g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.003g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.009g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.003g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 1.367g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
23%
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 richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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.