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 Polyunsaturated fat, however, Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
- Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 25% more than McChicken Sandwich.
- McChicken Sandwich has 2 times more Sugar than Chicken Quesadilla. While McChicken Sandwich has 3.57g of Sugar, Chicken Quesadilla has only 1.88g.
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
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 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% |
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.
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% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33.3% |
~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
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 273kcal | 294kcal |
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| Protein | 10.43g | 15.05g |
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| Fats | 13.21g | 15.25g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 26.67g | 22.34g |
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| Carbs | 27.97g | 24.04g |
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| Cholesterol | 27mg | 37mg |
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| Vitamin D | 8IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg |
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| Calcium | 88mg | 269mg |
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| Potassium | 173mg | 183mg |
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| Iron | 1.74mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 3.57g | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.076mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.42mg |
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| Starch | 17.1g |
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| Phosphorus | 139mg | 313mg |
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| Sodium | 624mg | 745mg |
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| Vitamin A | 271IU |
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| Vitamin A | 72µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.358mg | 0.266mg |
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| Selenium | 20.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.212mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.2mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.942mg | 4.2mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.19µg | |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 52µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.079g | 0.322g |
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| Choline | 29.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.346g | 6.154g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.401g | 3.765g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.964g | 4.094g |
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| Fructose | 1.93g | 0.4g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.43g | 0.454g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.016g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.396g | 3.427g |
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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
15%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McChicken Sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.808g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)