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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.

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 Iron +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Zinc - 1.42
Equal in Selenium - 20.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -19.7%
Contains more Copper +38.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.3%
Contains more Calcium +43.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Potassium - 183
Equal in Zinc - 1.42
Equal in Selenium - 20.8

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.
Pizza
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Contains more Vitamin A +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Folate +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
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 A +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +95%
Contains more Folate +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.08

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.6%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +57.4%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Equal in Water - 42.62
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 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 Carbs +38.6%
Contains more Protein +32.1%
Contains more Fats +57.4%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Equal in Water - 42.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%
51% 30% 19%
Saturated Fat: 4.465 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.681 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +57.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +81.4%
Contains more Fructose +150%
Contains more Maltose +144.2%
Contains more Galactose +62.5%
Contains more Lactose +26.2%
88% 3% 3% 3%
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
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 +57.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +81.4%
Contains more Fructose +150%
Contains more Maltose +144.2%
Contains more Galactose +62.5%
Contains more Lactose +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.
Pizza Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pizza Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 31.03g 22.34g Pizza
Protein 11.39g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 9.69g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 33.33g 24.04g Pizza
Calories 266kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 26.95g 17.1g Pizza
Fructose 1g 0.4g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 2.3g 1.7g Pizza
Calcium 188mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 2.48mg 1.77mg Pizza
Magnesium 24mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 216mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 172mg 183mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 598mg 745mg Pizza
Zinc 1.34mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.105mg 0.076mg Pizza
Manganese 0.36mg 0.266mg Pizza
Selenium 19.9µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 358IU 271IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.29mg Pizza
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0.1mg Pizza
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.2mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.18mg Pizza
Vitamin B3 3.825mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.08mg
Folate 93µg 52µg Pizza
Vitamin B12 0.42µg 0.19µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg 2.4µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 17mg 37mg Pizza
Trans Fat 0.241g 0.322g Pizza
Saturated Fat 4.465g 6.154g Pizza
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g 3.765g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pizza 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
35%
Pizza
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Pizza
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pizza
Pizza is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.689g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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 ($)

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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.