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Tostada shells vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tostada shells and Chicken Quesadilla

  • Tostada shells have more Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Copper, however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Selenium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chicken Quesadilla covers your daily Selenium needs 34% more than Tostada shells.
  • Chicken Quesadilla has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Tostada shells. Tostada shells have 0.363mg of Vitamin B6, while Chicken Quesadilla has 0.08mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Tostada shells, corn 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 Magnesium +204%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Calcium +253.9%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +845.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114%
Contains more Magnesium +204%
Contains more Potassium +29.5%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Copper +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +36.5%
Contains more Calcium +253.9%
Contains more Iron +15.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.2%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Selenium +845.5%

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 B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 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 B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +168%
Contains more Protein +144.7%
Contains more Water +1183.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 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 Fats +53.3%
Contains more Carbs +168%
Contains more Protein +144.7%
Contains more Water +1183.7%
Contains more Other +11.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +102.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +224%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Starch +224%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tostada shells 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tostada shells Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Net carbs 58.63g 22.34g Tostada shells
Protein 6.15g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 23.38g 15.25g Tostada shells
Carbs 64.43g 24.04g Tostada shells
Calories 474kcal 294kcal Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g 17.1g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.4g Chicken Quesadilla
Sugar 1.88g Tostada shells
Fiber 5.8g 1.7g Tostada shells
Calcium 76mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Iron 1.53mg 1.77mg Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 76mg 25mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 203mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 237mg 183mg Tostada shells
Sodium 657mg 745mg Tostada shells
Zinc 1.23mg 1.42mg Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.148mg 0.076mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.363mg 0.266mg Tostada shells
Selenium 2.2µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
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 0.1mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.2mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.18mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B3 1.553mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0.363mg 0.08mg Tostada shells
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B12 0.19µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin K 2.4µg Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 37mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 0.163g 0.322g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 7.011g 6.154g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Monounsaturated Fat 7.217g 3.765g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.285g 4.094g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tostada shells 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%
Tostada shells
24%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Tostada shells
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.857g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Quesadilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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 ($)
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.

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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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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