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Chicken Quesadilla vs. Wendy's chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chicken Quesadilla and Wendy's chicken sandwich

  • Chicken Quesadilla has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Wendy's chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin K, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Calcium is 25% more.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 4 times more Saturated Fat than Wendy's chicken sandwich. Chicken Quesadilla has 6.154g of Saturated Fat, while Wendy's chicken sandwich has 1.618g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich.

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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 17% 6.9% 20% 56% 45% 17% 69% 52% 30% 133%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1069.6%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 74% 30% 62% 32% 44% 41% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +345.8%

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
14% 8% 22% 55%
Protein: 13.78 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 54.94 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more FatsFats +88.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more OtherOther +86.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.9%
~equal in Protein ~13.78g

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
21% 38% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.618 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.921 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.086 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.7%

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
88% 5% 6%
Starch: 16.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.87 g
Fructose: 1.14 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.15 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +186.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +102.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +185%
~equal in Starch ~16.1g
~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 Wendy's chicken sandwich
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Wendy's chicken sandwich Opinion
Calories 294kcal 214kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.05g 13.78g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 15.25g 8.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Net carbs 22.34g 20.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 21.55g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg 31mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 24mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 23mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 228mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.5mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fiber 1.7g 1.3g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.135mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Zinc 1.42mg 0.61mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g 16.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 161mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 401mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg 0.23mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 24.4µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.295mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.13mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 3.3mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.526mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.189mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.33µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 2.4µg 10.7µg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.514g Chicken Quesadilla
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 1.618g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 2.921g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 3.086g Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.15mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Threonine 0.5mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Isoleucine 0.54mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Leucine 0.93mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Lysine 0.83mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Methionine 0.29mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Phenylalanine 0.51mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Valine 0.59mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Histidine 0.38mg Wendy's chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.4g 1.14g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.233g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Arachidonic acid 0.017g Wendy's chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 2.705g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Wendy's chicken 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
24%
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
45%
Wendy's chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.536g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's chicken sandwich
Wendy's chicken sandwich 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 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. Wendy's chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170723/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.