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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken Quesadilla and Potato wedges different?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 32% more than Potato wedges.

Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen types were used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1693.3%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +115.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%

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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +457.4%
Contains more FatsFats +593.2%
Contains more OtherOther +133.8%
Contains more WaterWater +60.3%
~equal in Carbs ~25.5g

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
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3913.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.1%

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 Potato wedges
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Potato wedges Opinion
Calories 294kcal 123kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 2.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 2.2g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.2mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 22.34g 23.5g Potato wedges
Carbs 24.04g 25.5g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 37mg 0mg Potato wedges
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 15mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 394mg Potato wedges
Iron 1.77mg 0.7mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.7g 2g Potato wedges
Copper 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 1.42mg 0.37mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 87mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 49mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 271IU 0IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.04mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 1.54mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0g Potato wedges
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 0.55g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 1.451g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 0.102g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
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 Potato wedges
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
14%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges 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 richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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