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Wendy's hamburger vs. Chicken Quesadilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wendy's hamburger and Chicken Quesadilla?

  • Wendy's hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Chicken Quesadilla is richer in Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Wendy's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% more.
  • Chicken Quesadilla contains 2 times less Copper than Wendy's hamburger. Wendy's hamburger contains 0.139mg of Copper, while Chicken Quesadilla contains 0.076mg.
  • Wendy's hamburger has less Saturated Fat.

We used WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese and Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 10% 17% 102% 46% 67% 44% 52% 24% 99%
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 IronIron +54.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +691.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Potassium ~183mg

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 69% 47% 60% 20% 26% 181% 23% 0% 0%
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 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 11% 17% 58%
Protein: 12.63 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 16.82 g
Water: 58.41 g
Other: 1.54 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 +37%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +43.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.9%
Contains more OtherOther +97.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 44% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.689 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.55 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 -40.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +164.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.765g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
81% 8% 9%
Starch: 11.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.14 g
Fructose: 1.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 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 +165.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +230%
Contains more StarchStarch +48.4%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +95.5%
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.
Wendy's hamburger Chicken Quesadilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wendy's hamburger Chicken Quesadilla Opinion
Calories 213kcal 294kcal Chicken Quesadilla
Protein 12.63g 15.05g Chicken Quesadilla
Fats 10.6g 15.25g Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.1mg Wendy's hamburger
Net carbs 15.52g 22.34g Chicken Quesadilla
Carbs 16.82g 24.04g Chicken Quesadilla
Cholesterol 35mg 37mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin D 8IU Chicken Quesadilla
Magnesium 18mg 25mg Chicken Quesadilla
Calcium 34mg 269mg Chicken Quesadilla
Potassium 195mg 183mg Wendy's hamburger
Iron 2.73mg 1.77mg Wendy's hamburger
Sugar 1.88g Wendy's hamburger
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Chicken Quesadilla
Copper 0.139mg 0.076mg Wendy's hamburger
Zinc 2.47mg 1.42mg Wendy's hamburger
Starch 11.52g 17.1g Chicken Quesadilla
Phosphorus 103mg 313mg Chicken Quesadilla
Sodium 395mg 745mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin A 271IU Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin A 72µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin E 0.29mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin D 0.2µg Chicken Quesadilla
Manganese 0.187mg 0.266mg Chicken Quesadilla
Selenium 18.2µg 20.8µg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B1 0.275mg 0.2mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.205mg 0.18mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B3 3.225mg 4.2mg Chicken Quesadilla
Vitamin B5 0.336mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.114mg 0.08mg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin B12 1.45µg 0.19µg Wendy's hamburger
Vitamin K 9µg 2.4µg Wendy's hamburger
Folate 52µg Chicken Quesadilla
Trans Fat 0.322g Wendy's hamburger
Choline 29.8mg Chicken Quesadilla
Saturated Fat 3.689g 6.154g Wendy's hamburger
Monounsaturated Fat 4.077g 3.765g Wendy's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.55g 4.094g Chicken Quesadilla
Tryptophan 0.133mg Wendy's hamburger
Threonine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Isoleucine 0.459mg Wendy's hamburger
Leucine 0.827mg Wendy's hamburger
Lysine 0.769mg Wendy's hamburger
Methionine 0.24mg Wendy's hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Wendy's hamburger
Valine 0.524mg Wendy's hamburger
Histidine 0.301mg Wendy's hamburger
Fructose 1.32g 0.4g Wendy's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.454g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Chicken Quesadilla
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.427g Chicken Quesadilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wendy's hamburger 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
33%
Wendy's hamburger
23%
Chicken Quesadilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Wendy's hamburger
62%
Chicken Quesadilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 350mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wendy's hamburger
Wendy's hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
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. Wendy's hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170722/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.