McDonald's Big Mac vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and chicken Quesadilla
- McDonald's Big Mac is higher in vitamin B12, yet chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B3, and polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 29% more than chicken Quesadilla.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 2 times more sugar than chicken Quesadilla. While mcDonald's Big Mac contains 3.97g of sugar, chicken Quesadilla contains only 1.88g.
- The glycemic index of chicken Quesadilla is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 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 IronIron | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +156.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +363.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~15.25g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 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 | -38.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1237.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~3.765g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 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 | +141.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +322.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +14% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +65.6% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.8µg | 38% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.19µg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 313mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 4.094g | 25% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 269mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 745mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 6.154g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 72µg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.1g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 15.05g | 6% |
| Choline | 29.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 4.2mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 1.42mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.266mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 1.77mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 52µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 294kcal | 2% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 24.04g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 3.765g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 15.25g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 22.34g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 183mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.322g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.454g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 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 |
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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
23%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Big Mac contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.351g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
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 ($)