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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.

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.
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Calcium +327%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.1%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +141.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 29% 30% 85% 32% 41% 24% 22% 25% 47%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Magnesium +68%
Contains more Potassium +97.8%
Contains less Sodium -58%
Contains more Calcium +327%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.1%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +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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Contains more Vitamin E +1306.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1190.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +171.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 82% 0% 4% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8% 9% 49%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 6% 6% 1% 50% 42% 79% 0% 19% 39% 24% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1306.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +704.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1190.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +566.7%
Contains more Folate +420%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41%
Contains more Carbs +45.2%
Contains more Protein +248.4%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +62.6%
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 Fats +41%
Contains more Carbs +45.2%
Contains more Protein +248.4%
Contains more Water +14%
Contains more Other +62.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%
10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +272.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +65.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +207.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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 Starch +65.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +207.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 31.71g 22.34g Nachos
Protein 4.32g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 21.5g 15.25g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 24.04g Nachos
Calories 343kcal 294kcal Nachos
Starch 28.33g 17.1g Nachos
Fructose 0g 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 2.17g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g Nachos
Calcium 63mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 0.75mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 42mg 25mg Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 362mg 183mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 745mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.064mg 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.187mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 8.6µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 21IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.29mg Nachos
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.1mg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.08mg Nachos
Folate 10µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.19µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 19.3µg 2.4µg Nachos
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 37mg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.322g Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 6.154g Nachos
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 3.765g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 4.094g Nachos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.007g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 3.427g Nachos
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.004g Nachos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.454g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nachos Chicken Quesadilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Nachos
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nachos
Nachos contains less Sodium (difference - 432mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
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.