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Hash browns vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hash browns and chicken Quesadilla

  • Hash browns are richer in vitamin E, yet chicken Quesadilla is richer in selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for chicken Quesadilla is 37% higher.
  • Hash browns contain 9 times more vitamin E than chicken Quesadilla. Hash browns contain 2.62mg of vitamin E, while chicken Quesadilla contains 0.29mg.
  • Hash browns contain less saturated fat.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index than hash browns.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty 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 15% 5.7% 31% 23% 33% 9.8% 42% 74% 21% 2.2%
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 +94%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +19%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1315.8%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +219.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%

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 18% 0% 52% 0% 34% 8.8% 34% 23% 43% 0% 25% 9% 9.7%
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 +5300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +333.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 17% 29% 49% 2%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 17.04 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 49.27 g
Other: 2.23 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 FatsFats +11.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +483.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 49% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.665 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 -58.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 25.74 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +50.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +38.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +66.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
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.
Hash browns 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 Hash browns Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Selenium 0.4µg 20.8µg 37%
Phosphorus 98mg 313mg 31%
Protein 2.58g 15.05g 25%
Calcium 19mg 269mg 25%
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.29mg 16%
Saturated fat 2.54g 6.154g 16%
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.2mg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 37mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.18mg 11%
Folate 12µg 52µg 10%
Zinc 0.36mg 1.42mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.827g 3.765g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 4.094g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.08mg 8%
Sodium 566mg 745mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 72µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.4µg 6%
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.1mg 6%
Potassium 355mg 183mg 5%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.266mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.2mg 5%
Starch 25.74g 17.1g 4%
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.076mg 3%
Fats 17.04g 15.25g 3%
Choline 17.8mg 29.8mg 2%
Carbs 28.88g 24.04g 2%
Calories 272kcal 294kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 25mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Net carbs 26.18g 22.34g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0.322g N/A
Fructose 0.24g 0.4g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns 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
20%
Hash browns
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hash browns
Hash browns contains less Sodium (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Hash browns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173273/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.