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Fish sandwich vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Fish sandwich and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Fish sandwich has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin K, however, Chicken Quesadilla is higher in Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Selenium.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily need of Phosphorus 28% more than Fish sandwich.
  • Fish sandwich has 6 times more Vitamin K than Chicken Quesadilla. While Fish sandwich has 13.6µg of Vitamin K, Chicken Quesadilla has only 2.4µg.
  • Fish sandwich has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken.

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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 18% 11% 18% 56% 25% 13% 50% 79% 34% 98%
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 +12.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +627%
Contains more IronIron +18%
Contains more ZincZinc +189.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +169.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Copper ~0.076mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.266mg

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 6% 5.2% 11% 6% 53% 32% 40% 22% 16% 85% 34% 35% 16%
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 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +13%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.2µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.2mg
~equal in Choline ~29.8mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 12% 27% 48% 2%
Protein: 10.29 g
Fats: 12.45 g
Carbs: 26.69 g
Water: 48.44 g
Other: 2.13 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 +13.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.3%
Contains more FatsFats +22.5%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%
~equal in Carbs ~24.04g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 24% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.949 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.257 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 -68.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +45.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 42% 25%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.2 g
Fructose: 1.47 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.87 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 GlucoseGlucose +179.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +267.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +102.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sandwich Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Fish sandwich Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 257kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 10.29g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 12.45g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg Fish sandwich
Net carbs 25.69g 22.34g Fish sandwich
Carbs 26.69g 24.04g Fish sandwich
Cholesterol 35mg 37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 9IU 8IU Fish sandwich
Magnesium 25mg 25mg
Calcium 37mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 206mg 183mg Fish sandwich
Iron 1.5mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 3.53g 1.88g Chicken Quesadilla
Fiber 1g 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.075mg 0.076mg Chicken Quesadilla
Zinc 0.49mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 116mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 602mg 745mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin A 87IU 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 6µg 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.29mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.2µg
Manganese 0.264mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 18µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 0.2mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 2.15mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.37mg Fish sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.08mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.68µg 0.19µg Fish sandwich
Vitamin K 13.6µg 2.4µg Fish sandwich
Folate 46µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.08g 0.322g Fish sandwich
Choline 28.9mg 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 1.949g 6.154g Fish sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.595g 3.765g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 6.257g 4.094g Fish sandwich
Fructose 1.47g 0.4g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0.029g 0.006g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.064g 0.002g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.489g 0.454g Fish sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.023g 0.004g Fish sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.561g 3.427g Fish sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sandwich 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
28%
Fish sandwich
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Fish sandwich
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fish sandwich
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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. Fish sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170296/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.

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