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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.
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.5%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +333.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Iron +72.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Contains more Zinc +77.5%
Contains more Copper +59.2%
Contains more Manganese +34.2%
Contains more Calcium +333.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +133.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 6% 6% 1% 50% 42% 79% 0% 19% 39% 24% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +31%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165%
Contains more Folate +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +431.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +31%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 15.05
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 Carbs +31%
Contains more Fats +27%
Contains more Water +10.8%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 15.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.7%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +33.7%
Contains more Glucose +376.7%
Contains more Fructose +467.5%
Contains more Maltose +32.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +33.7%
Contains more Glucose +376.7%
Contains more Fructose +467.5%
Contains more Maltose +32.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 29.8g 22.34g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 15.05g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 31.5g 24.04g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 294kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g 17.1g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.4g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Calcium 62mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 3.06mg 1.77mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 197mg 183mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 745mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 1.42mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.076mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.266mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 51IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.29mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 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
Folate 80µg 52µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0.19µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 2.4µg Fast food
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
Cholesterol 33mg 37mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.322g Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 4.493g 6.154g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.006g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 3.765g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.004g
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.014g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Fast food
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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.