Calories in Quesadilla, cheese only
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Quesadilla, cheese only contains 316 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (95 g) provides about 300 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other mexican mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 216 kcal per 100 g across 52 foods.
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for selenium, 27% of the Daily Value for calcium and 24% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 316 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 8.5 g | 42% |
| Cholesterol C | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 676 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28.6 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 2.4 g | |
| Protein C | 13.4 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 85 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.9 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.29 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.29 mg | 22% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.5 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 89 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.45 µg | 19% |
| Choline C | 10.1 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 348 mg | 27% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 291 mg | 23% |
| Potassium C | 107 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 1.7 mg | 15% |
| Copper C | 0.063 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 20.5 µg | 37% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 17%
- Carbohydrates 36%
- Fat 46%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.4 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars2.4 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat16.2 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat8.5 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium676 mgin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.16 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.26 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.36 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 4.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.027 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 5 µg |
| Retinol C | 85 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 39 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 44 µg |
| Folate, food C | 14 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Quesadilla
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quesadilla, NFS | 316 | 13.4 g | 28.6 g | 16.2 g |
| Quesadilla, beef or pork | 305 | 14.1 g | 27.3 g | 15.1 g |
| Quesadilla, chicken | 287 | 14.4 g | 27.3 g | 13 g |
| Quesadilla, with vegetables | 253 | 8.1 g | 29.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Quesadilla, beef or pork, with vegetables | 279 | 11.1 g | 28.2 g | 13.2 g |
| Quesadilla, chicken, with vegetables | 270 | 11.3 g | 28.2 g | 12.1 g |
| Quesadilla, egg | 249 | 10.9 g | 20.1 g | 13.7 g |
| Quesadilla, egg, with meat | 249 | 11.4 g | 19.1 g | 13.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, THIN 'N CRISPY Crust | 323 | 14 g | 28.7 g | 16.9 g |
| Burrito, cheese only | 328 | 13.7 g | 30.6 g | 16.5 g |
| Chimichanga, chicken | 304 | 12.5 g | 25.8 g | 16.4 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, pepperoni topping, thin crust | 331 | 14 g | 29 g | 17.6 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, stuffed crust | 296 | 12.9 g | 27.2 g | 15 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, sausage topping, thin crust | 321 | 13.4 g | 27 g | 17.7 g |
| DENNY'S, mozzarella cheese sticks | 324 | 13.6 g | 27.2 g | 17.9 g |
| Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread | 325 | 15.1 g | 30 g | 16.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in quesadilla?
100 g of quesadilla has 316 kcal. 1 cup (95 g): about 300 kcal. 1 triangular piece (30 g): about 95 kcal. 1 half circle (60 g): about 190 kcal.
Is quesadilla high in protein?
Quesadilla contains 13.4 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.7 g in 1 cup (95 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in quesadilla?
Quesadilla has 28.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in quesadilla?
Quesadilla contains 16.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 8.5 g is saturated (42% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does quesadilla contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (37% DV), calcium (27% DV), Thiamin (B1) (24% DV), phosphorus (23% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in quesadilla?
100 g contains 676 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708591. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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