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McFlurry vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mcFlurry and chicken Quesadilla?

  • McFlurry is richer in vitamin B12, while chicken Quesadilla is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B3, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for sodium is 30% higher.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 3 times less vitamin B12 than mcFlurry. McFlurry has 0.6µg of vitamin B12, while chicken Quesadilla has 0.19µg.
  • McFlurry is lower in saturated fat.

We used McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types in this comparison.

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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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 0%
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 +13.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +47.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +99.3%
Contains more IronIron +555.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +163%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +478.3%

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% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +35%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2921.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1633.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 CarbsCarbs +11.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +274.4%
Contains more FatsFats +136.1%
Contains more OtherOther +216.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 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 -44.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1351.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 3% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 16.9 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.21 g
Lactose: 6.23 g
Maltose: 0.28 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 GlucoseGlucose +74.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1075.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +90.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +53.6%
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.
McFlurry Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Selenium 20.8µg 38%
Sodium 54mg 745mg 30%
Phosphorus 116mg 313mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 4.2mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 4.094g 25%
Protein 4.02g 15.05g 22%
Iron 0.27mg 1.77mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.19µg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 15%
Fats 6.46g 15.25g 14%
Calcium 135mg 269mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.402g 6.154g 13%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.2mg 12%
Folate 3µg 52µg 12%
Manganese 0.046mg 0.266mg 10%
Vitamin A 72µg 8%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.42mg 8%
Cholesterol 16mg 37mg 7%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Calories 177kcal 294kcal 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.7g 6%
Choline 29.8mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 3.765g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.18mg 5%
Copper 0.044mg 0.076mg 4%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 25mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 26.82g 24.04g 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.29mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Potassium 208mg 183mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 26.62g 22.34g N/A
Sugar 24.37g 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.281g 0.322g N/A
Fructose 0.21g 0.4g 0%
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 0g 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
McFlurry 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
16%
McFlurry
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McFlurry
McFlurry contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McFlurry
McFlurry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.49g)
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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.