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Hot dog vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hot dogs and chicken Quesadilla different?

  • Hot dogs are richer in vitamin B12, while chicken Quesadilla is higher in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin B3.
  • Hot dogs cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 58% more than chicken Quesadilla.
  • Hot dogs contain 2 times more cholesterol than chicken Quesadilla. Hot dogs contain 77mg of cholesterol, while chicken Quesadilla contains 37mg.

Frankfurter, meat 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 11% 30% 13% 41% 32% 33% 88% 142% 5.9% 68%
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 CopperCopper +27.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +171.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.4%
Contains more IronIron +62.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +491.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.4%

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% 3.8% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 38% 196% 0% 4.5% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +726.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 +68.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +476.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 49% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.666 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.404 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +202.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -19.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~4.094g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0.19µg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 11.386g 3.765g 19%
Calcium 99mg 269mg 17%
Fats 25.76g 15.25g 16%
Phosphorus 206mg 313mg 15%
Selenium 12.5µg 20.8µg 15%
Sodium 1090mg 745mg 15%
Cholesterol 77mg 37mg 13%
Folate 6µg 52µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.2mg 12%
Protein 10.26g 15.05g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 4.2mg 10%
Manganese 0.045mg 0.266mg 10%
Iron 1.09mg 1.77mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 72µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.08mg 7%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Fiber 0g 1.7g 7%
Carbs 4.17g 24.04g 7%
Saturated fat 7.666g 6.154g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 6%
Choline 29.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.18mg 5%
Zinc 1.2mg 1.42mg 2%
Copper 0.097mg 0.076mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g 4.094g 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Potassium 152mg 183mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Calories 290kcal 294kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 4.17g 22.34g N/A
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.111mg 0%
Threonine 0.474mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.53mg 0%
Leucine 0.907mg 0%
Lysine 0.963mg 0%
Methionine 0.291mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0%
Valine 0.555mg 0%
Histidine 0.331mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Hot dog 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%
Hot dog
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot dog
Hot dog is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.512g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.