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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 for 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% 24% 5.8% 3% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Phosphorus 313mg 87mg 32%
Sodium 745mg 49mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 0.102g 27%
Saturated fat 6.154g 0.55g 25%
Calcium 269mg 15mg 25%
Protein 15.05g 2.7g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.35mg 21%
Fats 15.25g 2.2g 20%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 1.54mg 17%
Folate 52µg 13%
Iron 1.77mg 0.7mg 13%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 11.2mg 12%
Cholesterol 37mg 0mg 12%
Manganese 0.266mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.04mg 11%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.37mg 10%
Calories 294kcal 123kcal 9%
Vitamin A 72µg 0µg 8%
Copper 0.076mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.1mg 8%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Potassium 183mg 394mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 1.451g 6%
Choline 29.8mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Fiber 1.7g 2g 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 25mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 23.5g N/A
Carbs 24.04g 25.5g 0%
Sugar 1.88g 0.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.322g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g N/A

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
24%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.