Calories in Quesadilla

Quesadilla has about 420 calories per 1 quesadilla (150 g), with 18 g protein, 39 g carbs and 22.5 g fat. Per 100 g it has 280 kcal.

Good protein sourceRich in calcium
420kcal
Calories · 1 quesadilla (150 g)
18g
Protein · 1 quesadilla (150 g)
39g
Carbs · 1 quesadilla (150 g)
22.5g
Fat · 1 quesadilla (150 g)
Carbs 36%Protein 17%Fat 47%share of calories

Quesadilla calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 quesadilla (150 g)420 kcal18 g39 g22.5 g
100 g280 kcal12 g26 g15 g

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Quesadilla nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 quesadilla (150 g)
Calories280 kcal420 kcal
Protein12 g18 g
Carbohydrates26 g39 g
Fat15 g22.5 g
Fibre2 g3 g
Sugar2 g3 g
Sodium550 mg825 mg
Calcium220 mg330 mg
Iron1.5 mg2.3 mg
Potassium150 mg225 mg
Vitamin C2 mg3 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Quesadilla healthy?

  • ●Quesadilla is moderately calorie-dense at 280 kcal per 100 g. About 36% of its calories come from carbs, 17% from protein and 47% from fat.
  • ●It can fit a fat-loss diet in a measured portion. Add vegetables or a salad and go easy on the oil or butter.
  • ●With 18 g protein in 1 quesadilla (150 g), it makes a solid contribution to a muscle-building day. Most active adults aim for about 1.6 g protein per kg of body weight.

To burn it off: 1 quesadilla (150 g) (420 kcal) takes about 84 min of brisk walking or 38 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Quesadilla: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Quesadilla?

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One serving of Quesadilla, 1 quesadilla (150 g), has roughly 420 calories, with 18 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates, 22.5 g fat and 3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Quesadilla?

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100 g of Quesadilla has 280 kcal, with 12 g protein, 26 g carbs, 15 g fat, 2 g fibre and 2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Quesadilla?

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Quesadilla has 12 g protein per 100 g (18 g in 1 quesadilla (150 g)). Protein provides about 17% of its calories.

Is Quesadilla good for weight loss?

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In moderation. At 280 kcal per 100 g it can fit a weight-loss diet if your total daily calories stay in a deficit and the meal includes protein and vegetables.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Quesadilla?

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Burning roughly 420 kcal takes about 84 minutes of brisk walking or 38 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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