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Potato wedges vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato wedges and Chicken Quesadilla different?

  • Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, while Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 32% more than Potato wedges.
  • Potato wedges contain 112 times more Vitamin C than Chicken Quesadilla. Potato wedges contain 11.2mg of Vitamin C, while Chicken Quesadilla contains 0.1mg.
  • Potato wedges are lower in Saturated Fat.

USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 4.5% 35% 26% 0% 10% 37% 6.4% 0% 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 +115.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +31.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1693.3%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +259.8%

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.
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 37% 0% 0% 0% 25% 9.2% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0% 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% 16% 5.8% 6% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 WaterWater +60.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +457.4%
Contains more FatsFats +593.2%
Contains more OtherOther +133.8%
~equal in Carbs ~24.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.102 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 -91.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +159.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3913.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato wedges Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 123kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 2.7g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 2.2g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 11.2mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Net carbs 23.5g 22.34g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 24.04g Potato wedges
Cholesterol 0mg 37mg Potato wedges
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 19mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 15mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 394mg 183mg Potato wedges
Iron 0.7mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 0.3g 1.88g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.7g Potato wedges
Copper 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 0.37mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 87mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 49mg 745mg Potato wedges
Vitamin A 0IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 0µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.08mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0g 0.322g Potato wedges
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 0.55g 6.154g Potato wedges
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 3.765g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato wedges 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
14%
Potato wedges
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges 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 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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.