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Chicken sandwich vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chicken sandwich and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Chicken sandwich has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin K, however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Chicken sandwich covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 23% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 8 times less Vitamin E than Chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwich has 2.41mg of Vitamin E, while Chicken Quesadilla has 0.29mg.
  • Chicken sandwich contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.

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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 17% 17% 22% 66% 22% 17% 79% 98% 29% 109%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +363.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Iron ~1.77mg
~equal in Sodium ~745mg
~equal in Selenium ~20.8µg

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 2.7% 1.9% 48% 3% 58% 69% 145% 72% 88% 16% 21% 35% 19%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +731%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +378.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +254.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +746.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +10.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +14.8%
Contains more FatsFats +36.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%
~equal in Protein ~15.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.177 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 6% 4% 5% 4%
Starch: 16.5 g
Sucrose: 1.15 g
Glucose: 0.79 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.73 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +83.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +142.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +69.8%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~17.1g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chicken sandwich Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chicken sandwich Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 250kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 16.28g 15.05g Chicken sandwich
Fats 11.19g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.8mg 0.1mg Chicken sandwich
Net carbs 19.49g 22.34g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 20.89g 24.04g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 35mg 37mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 5IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 58mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 245mg 183mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 1.77mg 1.77mg
Sugar 3.64g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.4g 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.067mg 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 0.61mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 16.5g 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 185mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 753mg 745mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 32IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 3µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 2.41mg 0.29mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.219mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 19.9µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.23mg 0.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.18mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 7.72mg 4.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.383mg 0.08mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0.19µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 8.5µg 2.4µg Chicken sandwich
Folate 47µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.03g 0.322g Chicken sandwich
Choline 35.3mg 29.8mg Chicken sandwich
Saturated Fat 2.123g 6.154g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 4.481g 3.765g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 3.177g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.97g 0.4g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.002g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.004g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chicken sandwich Chicken Quesadilla
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
45%
Chicken sandwich
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Chicken sandwich
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.031g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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 ($)

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/nutrients
  2. 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.