Chicken Quesadilla vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between chicken Quesadilla and taco
- Chicken Quesadilla has more selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin K.
- Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than chicken Quesadilla.
- Taco has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
- Taco contains less sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +202.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +154.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +173.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +389.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +537.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +33.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.094 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -28.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +15.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +115% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +33.3% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 294kcal | 226kcal |
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| Protein | 15.05g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 15.25g | 12.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 22.34g | 15.95g |
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| Carbs | 24.04g | 19.85g |
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| Cholesterol | 37mg | 28mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 32mg |
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| Calcium | 269mg | 89mg |
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| Potassium | 183mg | 209mg |
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| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.19mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.9g |
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| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.077mg |
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| Zinc | 1.42mg | 1.75mg |
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| Starch | 17.1g | 14.78g |
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| Phosphorus | 313mg | 178mg |
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| Sodium | 745mg | 397mg |
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| Vitamin A | 271IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 72µg | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 15.3µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 19µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.322g | 0.467g |
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| Choline | 29.8mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 6.154g | 4.384g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.765g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 3.042g |
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| Fructose | 0.4g | 0.3g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.454g | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.427g | 2.708g |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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