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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Potassium +94%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +1315.8%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.4%
Contains more Zinc +294.4%
Contains more Manganese +68.4%
Contains more Selenium +5100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 23% 15% 43% 32% 74% 10% 34% 21% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Potassium +94%
Contains less Sodium -24%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Calcium +1315.8%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +19%
Contains more Phosphorus +219.4%
Contains more Zinc +294.4%
Contains more Manganese +68.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +13450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 53% 0% 19% 35% 9% 35% 23% 43% 9% 0% 25%
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 +803.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +13450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.5%
Contains more Folate +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Other +36.3%
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 Fats +11.7%
Contains more Carbs +20.1%
Contains more Water +15.6%
Contains more Protein +483.3%
Contains more Other +36.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%
16% 49% 35%
Saturated Fat: 2.54 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.665 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +50.5%
Contains more Glucose +38.7%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +50.5%
Contains more Glucose +38.7%
Contains more Fructose +66.7%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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.
Hash browns Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 26.18g 22.34g Hash browns
Protein 2.58g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 17.04g 15.25g Hash browns
Carbs 28.88g 24.04g Hash browns
Calories 272kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 25.74g 17.1g Hash browns
Fructose 0.24g 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 0.56g 1.88g Hash browns
Fiber 2.7g 1.7g Hash browns
Calcium 19mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 21mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 98mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 355mg 183mg Hash browns
Sodium 566mg 745mg Hash browns
Zinc 0.36mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.1mg 0.076mg Hash browns
Manganese 0.158mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 0.4µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 2IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 2.62mg 0.29mg Hash browns
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 5.4mg 0.1mg Hash browns
Vitamin B1 0.137mg 0.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 1.838mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Hash browns
Vitamin B6 0.186mg 0.08mg Hash browns
Folate 12µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 9.9µg 2.4µg Hash browns
Cholesterol 0mg 37mg Hash browns
Trans Fat 0.056g 0.322g Hash browns
Saturated Fat 2.54g 6.154g Hash browns
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 7.827g 3.765g Hash browns
Polyunsaturated fat 5.665g 4.094g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g 0.007g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.131g 3.427g Hash browns
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.03g 0.004g Hash browns
Omega-3 - ALA 0.441g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hash browns 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
21%
Hash browns
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Hash browns
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Hash browns
Hash browns is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
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.