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Roast beef sandwich vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roast beef sandwich and Chicken Quesadilla different?

  • Roast beef sandwich is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Roast beef sandwich is 32% higher.
  • Roast beef sandwich contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Chicken Quesadilla. While Roast beef sandwich contains 0.215mg of Vitamin B6, Chicken Quesadilla contains only 0.08mg.
  • Roast beef sandwich has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +59.9%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Calcium +389.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 99% 17% 86% 20% 86% 62% 37% 31% 100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Iron +49.2%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Zinc +59.9%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Calcium +389.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +405.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
Equal in Folate - 52
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 55% 67% 82% 0% 50% 39% 120% 7%
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 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +405.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3287.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.2
Equal in Folate - 52

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.05
Equal in Carbs - 24.04
15% 10% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 15.17 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 22.21 g
Water: 49.91 g
Other: 2.41 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 Water +17.1%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Other +26.1%
Equal in Protein - 15.05
Equal in Carbs - 24.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.765
37% 44% 19%
Saturated Fat: 3.399 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.987 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.762 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +132.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.765

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +211.6%
Contains more Fructose +275%
Contains more Maltose +132.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 17.1
82% 6% 7% 5%
Starch: 17.65 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1 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 Glucose +211.6%
Contains more Fructose +275%
Contains more Maltose +132.6%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 17.1

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roast beef sandwich Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 20.91g 22.34g Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 15.17g 15.05g Roast beef sandwich
Fats 10.3g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 22.21g 24.04g Chicken Quesadilla
Calories 244kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.65g 17.1g Roast beef sandwich
Fructose 1.5g 0.4g Roast beef sandwich
Sugar 3.84g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 55mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 2.64mg 1.77mg Roast beef sandwich
Magnesium 23mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 200mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 224mg 183mg Roast beef sandwich
Sodium 653mg 745mg Roast beef sandwich
Zinc 2.27mg 1.42mg Roast beef sandwich
Copper 0.109mg 0.076mg Roast beef sandwich
Manganese 0.234mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 18.2µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 8IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0.29mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin D 1IU 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.217mg 0.2mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.287mg 0.18mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B3 4.343mg 4.2mg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.08mg Roast beef sandwich
Folate 51µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 0.19µg Roast beef sandwich
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2.4µg Roast beef sandwich
Cholesterol 30mg 37mg Roast beef sandwich
Trans Fat 0.389g 0.322g Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 3.399g 6.154g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.006g Roast beef sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 3.987g 3.765g Roast beef sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 1.762g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.465g 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.004g Roast beef sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roast beef sandwich 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%
Roast beef sandwich
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Roast beef sandwich
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.755g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roast beef sandwich
Roast beef sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roast beef sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170695/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.