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Nachos vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between nachos and chicken Quesadilla?

  • Nachos are richer in vitamin E and vitamin K, while chicken Quesadilla is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Nachos' daily need coverage for vitamin E is 25% higher.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 8 times less vitamin K than nachos. Nachos have 19.3µg of vitamin K, while chicken Quesadilla has 2.4µg.
  • Nachos are lower in sodium.
  • Nachos have a higher glycemic index (75) than chicken Quesadilla (30).

We used Fast foods, nachos, with cheese 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.
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +68%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +327%
Contains more IronIron +136%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.9%

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.
Nachos
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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 3.7% 1.7% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
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 CVitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1306.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1340%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +171.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +420%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 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 FatsFats +41%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +248.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14%
Contains more OtherOther +62.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 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 -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +272.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 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 StarchStarch +65.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +207.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
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.
Nachos Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Monounsaturated fat 14.02g 3.765g 26%
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.29mg 25%
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.2mg 22%
Selenium 8.6µg 20.8µg 22%
Protein 4.32g 15.05g 21%
Calcium 63mg 269mg 21%
Sodium 313mg 745mg 19%
Saturated fat 2.173g 6.154g 18%
Phosphorus 198mg 313mg 16%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.4µg 14%
Iron 0.75mg 1.77mg 13%
Cholesterol 3mg 37mg 11%
Folate 10µg 52µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.08mg 10%
Fats 21.5g 15.25g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 8%
Vitamin A 5µg 72µg 7%
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 4.094g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.2mg 6%
Zinc 0.86mg 1.42mg 5%
Starch 28.33g 17.1g 5%
Potassium 362mg 183mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.19µg 5%
Magnesium 42mg 25mg 4%
Carbs 34.91g 24.04g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.18mg 4%
Manganese 0.187mg 0.266mg 3%
Calories 343kcal 294kcal 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Fructose 0g 0.4g 1%
Choline 26.4mg 29.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg 1%
Copper 0.064mg 0.076mg 1%
Net carbs 31.71g 22.34g N/A
Sugar 2.17g 1.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.156mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.187mg 0%
Leucine 0.521mg 0%
Lysine 0.156mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.229mg 0%
Valine 0.25mg 0%
Histidine 0.135mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos 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
24%
Nachos
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.981g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/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.