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Taco salad vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco salad and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, while Chicken Quesadilla has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Chicken Quesadilla's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 34% higher.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 2 times less Vitamin B12 than Taco salad. Taco salad contains 0.32µg of Vitamin B12, while Chicken Quesadilla contains 0.19µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taco salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad 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.
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Calcium +177.3%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.7%
Contains more Manganese +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +845.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Zinc - 1.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Calcium +177.3%
Contains more Iron +53.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +334.7%
Contains more Manganese +59.3%
Contains more Selenium +845.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Zinc - 1.42

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 C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.7%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 271
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
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 C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +238.7%
Contains more Folate +23.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 271
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +69.8%
Contains more Protein +125.3%
Contains more Fats +104.4%
Contains more Carbs +101.8%
Contains more Other +90%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 +69.8%
Contains more Protein +125.3%
Contains more Fats +104.4%
Contains more Carbs +101.8%
Contains more Other +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.6%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +363.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco salad Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Taco salad Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 22.34g Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 6.68g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 7.46g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 11.91g 24.04g Chicken Quesadilla
Calories 141kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Starch 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Fructose 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g Taco salad
Fiber 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 97mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.15mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 26mg 25mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 210mg 183mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 745mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.113mg 0.076mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.167mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 2.2µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 297IU 271IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.18mg
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.08mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.19µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.075mg Taco salad
Threonine 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Taco salad
Valine 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 37mg Taco salad
Trans Fat 0.322g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 6.154g Taco salad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 3.765g Chicken Quesadilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad 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
20%
Taco salad
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.708g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad 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 ($)
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. 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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