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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
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 +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.3%
Contains more IronIron +53.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +334.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +845.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.42mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
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% 24% 5.8% 3% 50% 42% 79% 0% 18% 24% 6% 39% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +68.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +238.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +23.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 WaterWater +69.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.3%
Contains more FatsFats +104.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.8%
Contains more OtherOther +90%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 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 -44%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 Taco salad Chicken Quesadilla DV% diff.
Phosphorus 72mg 313mg 34%
Selenium 2.2µg 20.8µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 4.094g 21%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 4.2mg 19%
Calcium 97mg 269mg 17%
Protein 6.68g 15.05g 17%
Sodium 385mg 745mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg 13%
Fats 7.46g 15.25g 12%
Saturated fat 3.446g 6.154g 12%
Vitamin A 72µg 8%
Calories 141kcal 294kcal 8%
Iron 1.15mg 1.77mg 8%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Starch 17.1g 7%
Cholesterol 22mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.19µg 5%
Copper 0.113mg 0.076mg 4%
Carbs 11.91g 24.04g 4%
Manganese 0.167mg 0.266mg 4%
Folate 42µg 52µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 3.765g 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.08mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.1mg 2%
Fructose 0.4g 1%
Zinc 1.36mg 1.42mg 1%
Potassium 210mg 183mg 1%
Choline 23.3mg 29.8mg 1%
Vitamin D 8IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 22.34g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 1.88g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.18mg 0%
Trans fat 0.322g N/A
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco salad 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
18%
Taco salad
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 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 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. 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.