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.
- The glycemic index of chicken Quesadilla 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 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% |
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 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 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
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% |
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Protein
~15.05g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 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 | -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
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
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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 0.19µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 134mg | 313mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 269mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 331mg | 745mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 4.094g | 16% |
| Iron | 3.06mg | 1.77mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.18mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.2mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.52mg | 1.42mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 4.2mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.493g | 6.154g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 72µg | 7% |
| Folate | 80µg | 52µg | 7% |
| Fats | 12.01g | 15.25g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.076mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Protein | 16.52g | 15.05g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.765g | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.27g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 2.4µg | 2% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 17.1g | 2% |
| Carbs | 31.5g | 24.04g | 2% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 29.8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 20.3µg | 20.8µg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Calories | 297kcal | 294kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.8g | 22.34g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 183mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.88g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.514g | 0.322g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | 0.454g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | 3.427g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.661g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.