McChicken Sandwich vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcChicken Sandwich and chicken Quesadilla
- McChicken Sandwich has more omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid); however, chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus, calcium, protein, zinc, and omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid).
- Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need for phosphorus 25% more than mcChicken Sandwich.
- McChicken Sandwich has 4 times more omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) than chicken Quesadilla. While mcChicken Sandwich has 0.016g of omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid), chicken Quesadilla has only 0.004g.
- McChicken Sandwich has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of mcChicken Sandwich is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +125.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 20.8µg | 38% | |
| Phosphorus | 139mg | 313mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 269mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.346g | 6.154g | 17% |
| Folate | 52µg | 13% | |
| Protein | 10.43g | 15.05g | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 72µg | 8% | |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.42mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.1g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 4.094g | 6% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 4.396g | 3.427g | 6% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 745mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.8mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Fats | 13.21g | 15.25g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 4.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.401g | 3.765g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.93g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.43g | 0.454g | 2% |
| Calories | 273kcal | 294kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.97g | 24.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin D* | 8 IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 3.8g | 5.1g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 262kcal | 195kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 37g | 34g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 4 | 1.3 | N/A |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 26.67g | 22.34g | N/A |
| Potassium | 173mg | 183mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.77mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.57g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.19µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.079g | 0.322g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0.003g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0.002g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (Eicosatrienoic acid) | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.016g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.01g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.009g | 0.007g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.43 g
Fats:
13.21 g
Carbs:
27.97 g
Water:
46.11 g
Other:
2.28 g
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
~equal in
Water
~42.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.346 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.964 g
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 | -61.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.17 g
Glucose:
1.03 g
Fructose:
1.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.43 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +139.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +382.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0.43g
