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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Veggie burger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chicken Quesadilla and veggie burgers

  • Chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus and calcium, yet veggie burgers are higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, manganese, folate, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber.
  • Veggie burgers cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 204% more than chicken Quesadilla.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 4 times more saturated fat than veggie burgers. While chicken Quesadilla contains 6.154g of saturated fat, veggie burgers contain only 1.44g.
  • The glycemic index of chicken Quesadilla is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and Veggie burgers or soyburgers, unprepared.

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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 40% 41% 29% 90% 67% 34% 88% 74% 124% 123%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +124%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82%
Contains more IronIron +36.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +163.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +257.5%
~equal in Selenium ~22.6µg

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 15% 0.33% 4.6% 0% 663% 56% 70% 17% 70% 251% 11% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +957.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +75%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.5%

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
16% 6% 14% 61% 3%
Protein: 15.7 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 14.27 g
Water: 61.21 g
Other: 2.52 g
Contains more FatsFats +142.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.5%
Contains more OtherOther +20.6%
Contains more WaterWater +43.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.7g

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
27% 34% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.44 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.023 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +111.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +102.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.6%

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
84% 9% 4% 2%
Starch: 5.78 g
Sucrose: 0.62 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0.13 g
Lactose: 0.06 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +195.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +65.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +207.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +783.3%
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.
Chicken Quesadilla Veggie burger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Veggie burger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 2.651mg 204%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 2.01µg 76%
Manganese 0.266mg 0.951mg 30%
Saturated fat 6.154g 1.44g 21%
Folate 52µg 124µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.303mg 17%
Phosphorus 313mg 206mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 2.023g 14%
Copper 0.076mg 0.2mg 14%
Fats 15.25g 6.3g 14%
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g 13%
Calcium 269mg 136mg 13%
Cholesterol 37mg 5mg 11%
Sodium 745mg 569mg 8%
Iron 1.77mg 2.41mg 8%
Vitamin A 72µg 1µg 8%
Magnesium 25mg 56mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.289mg 6%
Calories 294kcal 177kcal 6%
Starch 17.1g 5.78g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.244mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 3.765g 1.778g 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 4.5mg 5%
Potassium 183mg 333mg 4%
Selenium 20.8µg 22.6µg 3%
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 3.753mg 3%
Carbs 24.04g 14.27g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 4.2µg 2%
Choline 29.8mg 19.4mg 2%
Zinc 1.42mg 1.26mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Protein 15.05g 15.7g 1%
Net carbs 22.34g 9.37g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 1.07g N/A
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.23mg 0%
Trans fat 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0%
Threonine 0.605mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.78mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.004mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.885mg 0%
Valine 0.89mg 0%
Histidine 0.465mg 0%
Fructose 0.4g 0.13g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.081g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g 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 Veggie burger
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
97%
Veggie burger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
71%
Veggie burger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.81g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger contains less Sodium (difference - 176mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veggie burger
Veggie burger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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.
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. Veggie burger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174287/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.