Calories in Quesadilla, chicken, with vegetables
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Quesadilla, chicken, with vegetables contains 270 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (95 g) provides about 257 kcal.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from fat 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 34% of the Daily Value for selenium, 25% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 22% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol C | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 592 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 28.2 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 2.6 g | |
| Protein C | 11.3 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 42 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 8.9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.6 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.4 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 87 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.21 µg | 9% |
| Choline C | 18.2 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 186 mg | 14% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 211 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 141 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper C | 0.071 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 18.7 µg | 34% |
% 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 42%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein11.3 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Sugars2.6 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat12.1 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium592 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
- Water46.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.063 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.45 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.039 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 73 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 21 µg |
| Retinol C | 35 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 20 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 46.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 43 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, cheese only | 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, 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 12" Cheese Pizza, Pan Crust | 280 | 11.7 g | 29.9 g | 12.6 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, sausage topping, thick crust | 282 | 11.1 g | 30.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Pizza with meat other than pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, thick crust | 282 | 11.1 g | 30.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, sausage topping, regular crust | 280 | 11.5 g | 30.6 g | 12.4 g |
| Pizza with meat other than pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, NS as to type of crust | 280 | 11.5 g | 30.6 g | 12.4 g |
| Pizza with meat other than pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, thin crust | 280 | 11.5 g | 30.6 g | 12.4 g |
| Pizza with meat other than pepperoni, from restaurant or fast food, medium crust | 280 | 11.5 g | 30.6 g | 12.4 g |
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, stuffed crust | 274 | 12.2 g | 30 g | 11.6 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 270 kcal. 1 cup (95 g): about 257 kcal. 1 triangular piece (40 g): about 108 kcal. 1 half circle (80 g): about 216 kcal.
Is quesadilla high in protein?
Quesadilla contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.7 g in 1 cup (95 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other mexican mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 11.3 g).
How many carbs are in quesadilla?
Quesadilla has 28.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 2.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in quesadilla?
Quesadilla contains 12.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% 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 (34% DV), Thiamin (B1) (25% DV), Folate (B9) (22% DV), Niacin (B3) (21% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in quesadilla?
100 g contains 592 mg of sodium, 26% 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 2708596. 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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