Pizza vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pizza and chicken Quesadilla?
- Pizza is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B12, and iron; however, chicken Quesadilla is richer in phosphorus and calcium.
- Pizza's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 16% more.
- Chicken Quesadilla contains 3 times less vitamin E than pizza. Pizza contains 0.83mg of vitamin E, while chicken Quesadilla contains 0.29mg.
- Pizza has less sodium.
- Chicken Quesadilla has a lower glycemic index (30) than pizza (60).
We used Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types in this article.
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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 | +40.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -19.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +44.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +179.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +81.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
Protein:
15.05 g
Fats:
15.25 g
Carbs:
24.04 g
Water:
42.62 g
Other:
3.04 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.6% |
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Water
~42.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 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 | -27.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 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 StarchStarch | +57.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +81.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +144.2% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +62.5% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +26.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.681g | 4.094g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 216mg | 313mg | 14% |
| Folate | 93µg | 52µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.42µg | 0.19µg | 10% |
| Fats | 9.69g | 15.25g | 9% |
| Iron | 2.48mg | 1.77mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.465g | 6.154g | 8% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 269mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 37mg | 7% |
| Protein | 11.39g | 15.05g | 7% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 745mg | 6% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 17.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 6.7µg | 2.4µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.36mg | 0.266mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.608g | 3.765g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.105mg | 0.076mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 33.33g | 24.04g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.825mg | 4.2mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Choline | 16.4mg | 29.8mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 20.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.34mg | 1.42mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.195mg | 0.18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calories | 266kcal | 294kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 31.03g | 22.34g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 25mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 183mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.58g | 1.88g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 72µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.241g | 0.322g | N/A |
| Threonine | 0.41mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.564mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.139mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.77mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.264mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.664mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.72mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.355mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | 0.454g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | 3.427g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pizza is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.