Chicken Quesadilla vs. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chicken Quesadilla and wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
- Chicken Quesadilla is richer in calcium, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus, yet wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, fats, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for chicken Quesadilla is 26% higher.
- Chicken Quesadilla contains 3 times more iron than wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets. Chicken Quesadilla contains 1.77mg of iron, while wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain 0.62mg.
- Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contain less saturated fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken and WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2345.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +185.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +132.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.2% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +153.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +47.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +233.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.094g | 10.117g | 40% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 3.427g | 9.042g | 33% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 11mg | 26% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.454g | 0.765g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.905mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 0.62mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.254mg | 13% |
| Folate | 52µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.2mg | 6.042mg | 12% |
| Fats | 15.25g | 22.55g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.079mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 72µg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 25µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 1.42mg | 0.61mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.1g | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 313mg | 271mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.33µg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 6.154g | 4.787g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.765g | 6.138g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 8µg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.8mg | 5% | |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.122mg | 4% |
| Protein | 15.05g | 16.46g | 3% |
| Carbs | 24.04g | 14.31g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.266mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Calories | 294kcal | 326kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 250mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 708mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 8 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.1g | 5g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 195kcal | 198kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 31g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.3 | 3.4 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 22.34g | 14.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.322g | 0.161g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.002g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.004g | 0.044g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.014g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.007g | 0.017g | N/A |
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:
16.46 g
Fats:
22.55 g
Carbs:
14.31 g
Water:
44.15 g
Other:
2.53 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +47.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.46g
~equal in
Water
~44.15g
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
4.787 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.117 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147.1% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.08 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +437.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~0g
