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Fast food vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fast food and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Fast food is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Fast food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 29% more than Chicken Quesadilla.
  • Fast food contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chicken Quesadilla. While Fast food contains 0.212mg of Vitamin B6, Chicken Quesadilla contains only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 IronIron +72.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~183mg
~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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 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 EVitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +104.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 CarbsCarbs +31%
Contains more FatsFats +27%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Protein ~15.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -27%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 StarchStarch +33.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +376.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +467.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +32.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
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.
Fast food Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 297kcal 294kcal Fast food
Protein 16.52g 15.05g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Net carbs 29.8g 22.34g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 24.04g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 37mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 197mg 183mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.77mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Copper 0.121mg 0.076mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 1.42mg Fast food
Starch 22.87g 17.1g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 331mg 745mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 9µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.29mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.357mg 0.266mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.2mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.18mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.2mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.08mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.19µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.4µg Fast food
Folate 80µg 52µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.322g Chicken Quesadilla
Choline 34.4mg 29.8mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 6.154g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 3.765g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.4g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.006g Fast food
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.661g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.