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Mashed potato vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between mashed potato and chicken Quesadilla?

  • The amount of selenium, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 in chicken Quesadilla is higher than in mashed potato.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for selenium is 36% more.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index (30) than mashed potato (87).

We used Fast foods, potato, mashed and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types 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% 5.4% 25% 12% 12% 6% 25% 40% 13% 4.4%
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 +56.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1394.4%
Contains more IronIron +471%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +545.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +430.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +171.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2500%

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% 14% 8.4% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 20% 0% 28% 8.8% 15% 6.8% 7.3%
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 EVitamin E +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +145.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +171.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +477.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +122.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 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 WaterWater +86.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +812.1%
Contains more FatsFats +440.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.1%
Contains more OtherOther +141.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 27% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.577 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.342 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 -90.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +422.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +205.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +41.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +115%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
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.
Mashed potato 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Phosphorus 59mg 313mg 36%
Selenium 0.8µg 20.8µg 36%
Protein 1.65g 15.05g 27%
Saturated fat 0.577g 6.154g 25%
Calcium 18mg 269mg 25%
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 4.2mg 20%
Fats 2.82g 15.25g 19%
Sodium 306mg 745mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 4.094g 18%
Iron 0.31mg 1.77mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.2mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.18mg 13%
Cholesterol 0mg 37mg 12%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.42mg 11%
Folate 9µg 52µg 11%
Calories 89kcal 294kcal 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.72g 3.765g 8%
Manganese 0.098mg 0.266mg 7%
Copper 0.035mg 0.076mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.19µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.08mg 3%
Choline 13.4mg 29.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 43µg 72µg 3%
Carbs 14.65g 24.04g 3%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 2.4µg 3%
Potassium 286mg 183mg 3%
Starch 12.1g 17.1g 2%
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g 2%
Magnesium 15mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 13.35g 22.34g N/A
Sugar 0.5g 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.105g 0.322g N/A
Fructose 0.2g 0.4g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato 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
9%
Mashed potato
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/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.

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