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

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Important differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Submarine sandwich

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin A, however, Submarine sandwich has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 29% more.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 3 times more Vitamin A than Submarine sandwich. Chicken Quesadilla has 72µg of Vitamin A, while Submarine sandwich has 22µg.
  • Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, submarine sandwich, cold cut on white bread with lettuce and tomato.

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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% 51% 25% 68% 28% 29% 48% 75% 46% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.1%
~equal in Iron ~1.81mg
~equal in Selenium ~19.9µg

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 25% 10% 8.2% 6% 86% 62% 81% 33% 47% 28% 11% 50% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +87.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.323mg
~equal in Choline ~29.1mg

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
11% 10% 20% 57% 3%
Protein: 10.52 g
Fats: 10.04 g
Carbs: 20.43 g
Water: 56.51 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.1%
Contains more FatsFats +51.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +32.6%

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
39% 40% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.554 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.716 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.927 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.716g

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
83% 7% 7% 2%
Starch: 15.67 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.4 g
Lactose: 0.08 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +562.5%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +186%
Contains more FructoseFructose +250%
~equal in Starch ~15.67g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0.47g

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 Submarine 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 Submarine sandwich Opinion
Calories 294kcal 213kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 10.52g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 10.04g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 7.5mg Submarine sandwich
Net carbs 22.34g 19.23g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 20.43g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg 27mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 8IU 7IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 20mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 171mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 282mg Submarine sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.81mg Submarine sandwich
Sugar 1.88g 3.18g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1.2g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.084mg Submarine sandwich
Zinc 1.42mg 1.05mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g 15.67g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 112mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 575mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin A 271IU 170IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg 22µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.41mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.266mg 0.354mg Submarine sandwich
Selenium 20.8µg 19.9µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.343mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.267mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 4.323mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.555mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.203mg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.22µg Submarine sandwich
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.5µg Submarine sandwich
Folate 52µg 66µg Submarine sandwich
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.119g Submarine sandwich
Choline 29.8mg 29.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 3.554g Submarine sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 3.716g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 1.927g Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.1mg Submarine sandwich
Threonine 0.331mg Submarine sandwich
Isoleucine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Leucine 0.752mg Submarine sandwich
Lysine 0.491mg Submarine sandwich
Methionine 0.21mg Submarine sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.431mg Submarine sandwich
Valine 0.501mg Submarine sandwich
Histidine 0.301mg Submarine sandwich
Fructose 0.4g 1.4g Submarine sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.104g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.003g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.013g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.048g Submarine sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 1.665g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Submarine 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
36%
Submarine sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
49%
Submarine sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 170mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Submarine sandwich
Submarine sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
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. Submarine sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170696/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.