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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 sandwich

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Selenium, however, Fish sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 28% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 12 times more Vitamin A than Fish sandwich. While Chicken Quesadilla has 72µg of Vitamin A, Fish sandwich has only 6µg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

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% 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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 294kcal 257kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 10.29g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 12.45g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 22.34g 25.69g Fish sandwich
Carbs 24.04g 26.69g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 37mg 35mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 8IU 9IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Calcium 269mg 37mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 206mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.5mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 3.53g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.075mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 1.42mg 0.49mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 116mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 602mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 271IU 87IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 6µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.55mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.266mg 0.264mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 18µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.21mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.14mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 2.15mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.07mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.68µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 2.4µg 13.6µg Fish sandwich
Folate 52µg 46µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.08g Fish sandwich
Choline 29.8mg 28.9mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 1.949g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 2.595g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 6.257g Fish sandwich
Fructose 0.4g 1.47g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.029g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.064g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.489g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.003g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.023g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 5.561g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
28%
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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