Quesadilla, Cheese

Quesadilla, cheese only

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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16%

316 kcal Calories

27%

13.4 g Protein

10%

28.6 g Carbs

21%

16.2 g Fat

Fair nutrient density 19/100

How many beneficial nutrients Quesadilla, cheese only delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Quesadilla, cheese only come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

316 kcal / serving

36% from carbs

Carbs 36%

28.6 g per serving
Fat 46%

16.2 g per serving
Protein 17%

13.4 g per serving

What Quesadilla, cheese only is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Selenium37% Protein27% Calcium27% Thiamin (B1)24% Phosphorus23% Riboflavin (B2)22% Vitamin B1219% Niacin (B3)16% Zinc15% Folate (B9)14% Iron11%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	28.6 g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.0 g	7%
Total Sugars	2.4 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	16.2 g	21%
Saturated Fat	8.5 g	42%
Monounsaturated Fat	3.5 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	1.7 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	200.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	1,482.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	302.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	161.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	115.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	258.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	357.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	1,108.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	4,157.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	1,739.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	263.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	3,688.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	27.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	1,482.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	10.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	2.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	13.4 g	27%

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	85.0 mcg	9%
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0.1 mcg	1%
Vitamin E	0.2 mg	1%
Vitamin K	4.9 mcg	4%
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg	24%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	22%
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg	16%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate (B9)	58.0 mcg	14%
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg	19%
Choline	10.1 mg	2%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	348.0 mg	27%
Iron	2.1 mg	11%
Magnesium	23.0 mg	5%
Phosphorus	291.0 mg	23%
Potassium	107.0 mg	2%
Sodium	676.0 mg	29%
Zinc	1.7 mg	15%
Copper	0.1 mg	7%
Selenium	20.5 mcg	37%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	36.0 mg	12%
Phytosterols	~	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	~	—

About Quesadilla, cheese only

A quesadilla is a flour tortilla folded over melted cheese and toasted on a griddle until the outside is crisp and the inside stretches. In its plainest form — cheese only — it is the Mexican answer to grilled cheese, and a perennial favorite with children and late-night cooks alike.

With cheese doing nearly all the work, it is rich: around 315 calories per 100 grams, carrying a good amount of protein and calcium but also plenty of saturated fat and sodium. The tortilla adds refined carbohydrate, and any butter or oil used to crisp it adds more.

It is filling comfort food rather than a light bite. Adding beans, grilled vegetables or chicken to the filling and serving it with salsa and a fresh salad turns a cheesy snack into a more rounded meal.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Quesadilla, cheese only?

There are 316 calories in 100 g of Quesadilla, cheese only, or about 95 calories in 1 triangular piece (30 g).

How much protein is in Quesadilla, cheese only?

Quesadilla, cheese only contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Quesadilla, cheese only?

Quesadilla, cheese only has 28.6 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Quesadilla, cheese only?

Quesadilla, cheese only provides 16.2 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Quesadilla, cheese only a good source of?

Quesadilla, cheese only is an excellent source of Selenium (37% DV), Protein (27% DV), Calcium (27% DV), Thiamin (B1) (24% DV), Phosphorus (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B12, Niacin (B3), Zinc, Folate (B9) and Iron (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.