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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Roast beef sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chicken Quesadilla and Roast beef sandwich different?

  • Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, however, Roast beef sandwich is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef sandwich is 32% higher.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 36 times more Vitamin A than Roast beef sandwich. While Chicken Quesadilla contains 72µg of Vitamin A, Roast beef sandwich contains only 2µg.
  • Roast beef sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain are the varieties 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 16% 17% 20% 99% 36% 62% 86% 85% 31% 99%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +389.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.4%
Contains more IronIron +49.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg

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% 0.48% 8.6% 0% 54% 66% 81% 0% 50% 120% 7% 38% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +405.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.217mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.343mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~51µg
~equal in Choline ~32.4mg

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
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 g
Contains more FatsFats +48.1%
Contains more OtherOther +26.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
~equal in Protein ~15.17g
~equal in Carbs ~22.21g

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
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.762 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +132.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.987g

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
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +211.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +275%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +132.6%
~equal in Starch ~17.65g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

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 Roast beef sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Roast beef sandwich Opinion
Calories 294kcal 244kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 15.17g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 15.25g 10.3g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Chicken Quesadilla
Net carbs 22.34g 20.91g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 22.21g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg 30mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 8IU 1IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 23mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 55mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 224mg Roast beef sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 2.64mg Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 1.88g 3.84g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.109mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 1.42mg 2.27mg Roast beef sandwich
Starch 17.1g 17.65g Roast beef sandwich
Phosphorus 313mg 200mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 653mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin A 271IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.43mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.234mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 18.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.217mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.287mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 4.343mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.215mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.96µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2.8µg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 52µg 51µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.389g Chicken Quesadilla
Choline 29.8mg 32.4mg Roast beef sandwich
Saturated Fat 6.154g 3.399g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 3.987g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 1.762g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g 1.5g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.005g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.152g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.008g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.007g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.01g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 1.465g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Roast beef sandwich
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
34%
Roast beef sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
55%
Roast beef sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
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.

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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.