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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chicken Quesadilla and fish sandwiches

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin A, and selenium; however, fish sandwiches are higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin K.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need for phosphorus, 28% more than fish sandwiches.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 12 times more vitamin A than fish sandwiches. While chicken Quesadilla has 72µg of vitamin A, fish sandwiches have only 6µg.
  • Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.
  • The glycemic index of fish sandwiches is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.075mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.264mg

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 6% 2% 11% 3% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.21mg
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

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
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.3%
Contains more FatsFats +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11%
Contains more WaterWater +13.7%

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
18% 24% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.8%

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
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +179.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +267.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +102.3%
~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 Fish sandwich
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 Fish sandwich DV% diff.
Phosphorus 313mg 116mg 28%
Calcium 269mg 37mg 23%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.68µg 20%
Saturated fat 6.154g 1.949g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 6.257g 14%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 2.15mg 13%
Protein 15.05g 10.29g 10%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 13.6µg 9%
Zinc 1.42mg 0.49mg 8%
Vitamin A 72µg 6µg 7%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.37mg 7%
Sodium 745mg 602mg 6%
Selenium 20.8µg 18µg 5%
Fats 15.25g 12.45g 4%
Iron 1.77mg 1.5mg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.14mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 2.595g 3%
Folate 52µg 46µg 2%
Calories 294kcal 257kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.55mg 2%
Carbs 24.04g 26.69g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.21mg 1%
Potassium 183mg 206mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.07mg 1%
Cholesterol 37mg 35mg 1%
Fructose 0.4g 1.47g 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 25.69g N/A
Vitamin D 8IU 9IU 0%
Magnesium 25mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g 3.53g N/A
Copper 0.076mg 0.075mg 0%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg 0%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.264mg 0%
Trans fat 0.322g 0.08g N/A
Choline 29.8mg 28.9mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.029g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.489g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.023g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.561g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chicken Quesadilla Fish 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
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
27%
Fish sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
40%
Fish sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/nutrients

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

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