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French fries vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between french fries and chicken Quesadilla?

  • French fries are richer in vitamin B6 and potassium, while chicken Quesadilla is higher in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% higher.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 5 times less vitamin B6 than french fries. French fries have 0.372mg of vitamin B6, while chicken Quesadilla has 0.08mg.
  • French fries are lower in saturated fat.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than chicken Quesadilla (30).

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types in this comparison.

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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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +216.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1394.4%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +184%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2211.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.266mg

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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
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% 24% 5.8% 3% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +475.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +365%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +366.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 +72.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +338.8%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%
Contains more OtherOther +64.3%
~equal in Fats ~15.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 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 -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +58.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Selenium 0.9µg 20.8µg 36%
Phosphorus 125mg 313mg 27%
Calcium 18mg 269mg 25%
Protein 3.43g 15.05g 23%
Sodium 210mg 745mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.08mg 22%
Saturated fat 2.336g 6.154g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 37mg 12%
Potassium 579mg 183mg 12%
Iron 0.81mg 1.77mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.18mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 4.094g 9%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.29mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 72µg 8%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.42mg 8%
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 2.4µg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 4.2mg 7%
Folate 30µg 52µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 5.969g 3.765g 6%
Carbs 41.44g 24.04g 6%
Copper 0.124mg 0.076mg 5%
Vitamin C 4.7mg 0.1mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.2mg 3%
Magnesium 35mg 25mg 2%
Choline 36.8mg 29.8mg 1%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Calories 312kcal 294kcal 1%
Manganese 0.247mg 0.266mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Fats 14.73g 15.25g 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 22.34g N/A
Sugar 0.3g 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.06g 0.322g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 535mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.818g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
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 ($)
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.

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.