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Hamburger vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hamburgers and chicken Quesadilla different?

  • Hamburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, while chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus, calcium, and vitamin A.
  • Hamburgers cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 52% more than chicken Quesadilla.
  • Hamburgers contain 3 times more vitamin B6 than chicken Quesadilla. Hamburgers contain 0.203mg of vitamin B6, while chicken Quesadilla contains 0.08mg.
  • Hamburgers are lower in sodium.
  • Hamburgers have a higher glycemic index (66) than chicken Quesadilla (30).

Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types were used in this article.

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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 14% 31% 20% 108% 30% 78% 58% 54% 28% 0%
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 PotassiumPotassium +23.5%
Contains more IronIron +62.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.6%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 54% 58% 101% 19% 47% 180% 0% 42% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +657.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg
~equal in Folate ~52µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 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 ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more OtherOther +69.8%
~equal in Fats ~15.25g
~equal in Carbs ~24.04g
~equal in Water ~42.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 50% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.096 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.38 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 -17.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +977.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +169.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +407.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +39.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +307.7%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hamburger Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.44µg 0.19µg 52%
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.38g 4.094g 25%
Phosphorus 136mg 313mg 25%
Calcium 102mg 269mg 17%
Iron 2.88mg 1.77mg 14%
Sodium 414mg 745mg 14%
Zinc 2.87mg 1.42mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.08mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 72µg 8%
Vitamin B3 5.365mg 4.2mg 7%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Saturated fat 5.096g 6.154g 5%
Choline 29.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.18mg 5%
Protein 17.08g 15.05g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 5.495g 3.765g 4%
Fiber 0.9g 1.7g 3%
Cholesterol 47mg 37mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Fructose 2.03g 0.4g 2%
Manganese 0.217mg 0.266mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Copper 0.091mg 0.076mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Potassium 226mg 183mg 1%
Fats 14.36g 15.25g 1%
Folate 56µg 52µg 1%
Calories 295kcal 294kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Carbs 24.1g 24.04g 0%
Net carbs 23.2g 22.34g N/A
Sugar 4.15g 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.814g 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0%
Threonine 0.666mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.716mg 0%
Leucine 1.319mg 0%
Lysine 1.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.677mg 0%
Valine 0.823mg 0%
Histidine 0.505mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hamburger 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
38%
Hamburger
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Hamburger
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.058g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
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.
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. 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.

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