Egg McMUFFIN vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Chicken Quesadilla
- Egg McMUFFIN is higher in Vitamin B2, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
- Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 43% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
- Egg McMUFFIN contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Chicken Quesadilla. While Egg McMUFFIN contains 0.368mg of Vitamin B2, Chicken Quesadilla contains only 0.18mg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Chicken Quesadilla is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.64 g
Fats:
9.66 g
Carbs:
21.67 g
Water:
52.58 g
Other:
2.45 g
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.735 g
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 | -41.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +38.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +136% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.4 g
Fructose:
0.43 g
Lactose:
0.33 g
Maltose:
0.57 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 MaltoseMaltose | +32.6% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +60.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.43g
~equal in
Fructose
~0.4g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 228kcal | 294kcal |
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| Protein | 13.64g | 15.05g |
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| Fats | 9.66g | 15.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 22.34g |
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| Carbs | 21.67g | 24.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 165mg | 37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 192mg | 269mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 183mg |
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| Iron | 2.3mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 2.13g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.084mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 1.29mg | 1.42mg |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 200mg | 313mg |
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| Sodium | 617mg | 745mg |
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| Vitamin A | 271IU |
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| Vitamin A | 72µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.59mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.266mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.262mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.368mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.102mg | 4.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.836mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.145mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 79µg | 52µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.109g | 0.322g |
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| Choline | 29.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.592g | 6.154g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.721g | 3.765g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.735g | 4.094g |
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| Fructose | 0.43g | 0.4g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.021g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.114g | 0.454g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.012g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.416g | 3.427g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
28%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg McMUFFIN contains less Sodium (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.