Calories in Restaurant, Mexican, cheese quesadilla
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Restaurant, Mexican, cheese quesadilla contains 368 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 quesadilla 8-10 inch diameter (194 g) provides about 714 kcal.
Roughly 56% of its calories come from fat, with 26% from carbohydrates and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in restaurant foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 203 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 42% of the Daily Value for selenium, 41% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 33% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 368 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 23.1 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat C | 11.6 g | 58% |
| Trans fat C | 0.96 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 52 mg | 17% |
| Sodium M | 701 mg | 30% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24.1 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 2.2 g | |
| Protein M | 15.9 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A ? | 155 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.61 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.22 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.32 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2 mg | 12% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.38 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.075 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) M | 52 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.99 µg | 41% |
| Calcium M | 430 mg | 33% |
| Iron M | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 347 mg | 28% |
| Potassium M | 102 mg | 2% |
| Zinc M | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper M | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.28 mg | 12% |
| Selenium M | 23.3 µg | 42% |
% 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 26%
- Fat 56%
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
- Protein15.9 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 8.6 g)
- Fiber1.7 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.2 gabove the median for restaurant foods (median 1.9 g)
- Fat23.1 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 10.8 g)
- Saturated fat11.6 gin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium701 mgin the top quarter of restaurant foods (median 430 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water33.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 18.6 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.47 g |
| Fructose M | 0.23 g |
| Lactose M | 0.34 g |
| Maltose M | 1.1 g |
| Galactose M | 0.12 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.54 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.68 g |
| Leucine M | 1.4 g |
| Lysine M | 1.1 g |
| Methionine M | 0.39 g |
| Cystine M | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.82 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.61 g |
| Valine M | 0.89 g |
| Arginine M | 0.59 g |
| Histidine M | 0.4 g |
| Alanine M | 0.45 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.96 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.9 g |
| Glycine M | 0.37 g |
| Proline M | 2.8 g |
| Serine M | 0.87 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.16 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.7 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.34 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.28 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.18 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.44 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.51 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 1.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 5.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.042 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.03 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.17 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.01 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.053 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.73 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.22 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 5.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.79 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.17 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Retinol M | 155 µg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 1.3 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.38 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.06 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 33.8 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 3.1 g |
| Energy C | 1,539 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 518 IU |
Other forms of Restaurant
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurant, Mexican, soft taco with ground beef, cheese and lettuce | 219 | 12.6 g | 17.9 g | 10.8 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, chicken and rice, entree, prepared | 174 | 12 g | 20 g | 5.1 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, empanadas, beef, prepared | 335 | 11.3 g | 31.2 g | 18.4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, pupusas con queso (pupusas, cheese) | 256 | 11.7 g | 22.4 g | 13.3 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, pupusas del cerdo (pupusas, pork) | 232 | 11.5 g | 23 g | 10.4 g |
| Restaurant, Latino, tamale, corn | 186 | 3.5 g | 26.7 g | 7.2 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, spanish rice | 185 | 3.3 g | 31.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Restaurant, Mexican, refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g | 16.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, egg rolls, assorted | 250 | 8.3 g | 27.3 g | 11.9 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat Cooked | 174 | 4.1 g | 32.8 g | 3 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, lemon chicken | 252 | 11.9 g | 20.6 g | 13.6 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken | 295 | 12.9 g | 24 g | 16.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON THE BORDER, cheese quesadilla | 394 | 16.9 g | 24.3 g | 25.5 g |
| Bacon biscuit sandwich | 382 | 13.7 g | 29.3 g | 23.2 g |
| KFC, Popcorn Chicken | 351 | 17.7 g | 21.2 g | 21.7 g |
| BURGER KING, CROISSAN'WICH with Sausage and Cheese | 376 | 13.7 g | 23 g | 25.5 g |
| Calzone, with cheese, meatless | 389 | 17.6 g | 29.5 g | 22.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Sausage McMUFFIN | 333 | 12.7 g | 24.5 g | 21.1 g |
| Sausage biscuit sandwich, with cheese | 370 | 12.2 g | 23.7 g | 25.1 g |
| Fast foods, english muffin, with cheese and sausage | 338 | 13.3 g | 25.3 g | 20.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in restaurant?
100 g of restaurant has 368 kcal. 1 quesadilla 8-10 inch diameter (194 g): about 714 kcal. 1 serving serving size varied on diameter and count of quesadila (205 g): about 754 kcal. 3 quesadilla 5-6 inch diameter (279 g): about 1,027 kcal.
Is restaurant high in protein?
Restaurant contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.9 g in 1 quesadilla 8-10 inch diameter (194 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other restaurant foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 8.6 g).
How many carbs are in restaurant?
Restaurant has 24.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in restaurant?
Restaurant contains 23.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 11.6 g is saturated (58% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does restaurant contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (42% DV), Vitamin B12 (41% DV), calcium (33% DV), phosphorus (28% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in restaurant?
100 g contains 701 mg of sodium, 30% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does restaurant have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, restaurant, Mexican, cheese quesadilla has 368 kcal, while restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat has 174 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169035. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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