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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, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from 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

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 16% 3.3% 22% 23% 20% 17% 116% 92% 25% 136%
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%
~equal in Sodium ~708mg

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 4.3% 0% 0% 0% 20% 28% 113% 54% 59% 41% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +73.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +233.3%

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% 23% 14% 44% 3%
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 OtherOther +20.2%
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
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.094 g
23% 29% 48%
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
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
100%
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

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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken Quesadilla Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets Opinion
Calories 294kcal 326kcal Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Protein 15.05g 16.46g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fats 15.25g 22.55g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.3mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Net carbs 22.34g 14.31g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 24.04g 14.31g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg 50mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 25mg 22mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 269mg 11mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 183mg 250mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Iron 1.77mg 0.62mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g 0.08g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fiber 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.076mg 0.061mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 1.42mg 0.61mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 313mg 271mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 745mg 708mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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 0.19mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg 25µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.079mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.122mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 6.042mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B5 0.905mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.254mg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.33µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8µg Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g 0.161g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 6.154g 4.787g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Monounsaturated Fat 3.765g 6.138g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Polyunsaturated fat 4.094g 10.117g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Fructose 0.4g 0g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0.003g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g 0.765g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.044g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.017g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g 9.042g Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken Quesadilla Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
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
26%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Chicken Quesadilla
47%
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets
Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 Spicy Chicken Nuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170725/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.