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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between chicken Quesadilla and taco salad

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, calcium, vitamin B1, and iron, while taco salad has more vitamin B12.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 34% higher.
  • Taco salad contains 9 times less selenium than chicken Quesadilla. Chicken Quesadilla contains 20.8µg of selenium, while taco salad contains 2.2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in taco salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +845.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.36mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.3%
Contains more FatsFats +104.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90%
Contains more WaterWater +69.8%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +363.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44%

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 Taco salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Taco salad DV% diff.
Phosphorus 313mg 72mg 34%
Selenium 20.8µg 2.2µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 0.883g 21%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 1.24mg 19%
Calcium 269mg 97mg 17%
Protein 15.05g 6.68g 17%
Sodium 745mg 385mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.05mg 13%
Fats 15.25g 7.46g 12%
Saturated fat 6.154g 3.446g 12%
Vitamin A 72µg 8%
Calories 294kcal 141kcal 8%
Iron 1.77mg 1.15mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Cholesterol 37mg 22mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.32µg 5%
Copper 0.076mg 0.113mg 4%
Carbs 24.04g 11.91g 4%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.167mg 4%
Folate 52µg 42µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 2.606g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.11mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.8mg 2%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Zinc 1.42mg 1.36mg 1%
Potassium 183mg 210mg 1%
Choline 29.8mg 23.3mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 11.91g N/A
Magnesium 25mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Taco salad
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
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.708g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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

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.