Quesadilla cheese
Packaged product Dairy and Eggs Old El Paso
Quesadilla cheese contains 393 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g) provides about 110 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from protein and 4% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in dairy and eggs on FoodFactly, where the median is 333 kcal per 100 g across 11,652 products.
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 393 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 28.6 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat L | 17.9 g | 89% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 89 mg | 30% |
| Sodium L | 643 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 21.4 g | 43% |
| Calcium L | 629 mg | 48% |
| Iron L | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Potassium L | 71 mg | 2% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 4%
- Fat 72%
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
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of dairy and eggs (median 0.5 g)
- Fat28.6 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 26.7 g)
- Saturated fat17.9 gabove the median for dairy and eggs (median 17 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 393 kcal |
| Protein | 21.4 g | 21.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 28.6 g | 28.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 643 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Old El Paso
- Barcode
- 0075925306971
- Label serving
- 1/4 cup (28 g)
- Category
- Cheeses
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Quesadilla cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), potato starch, starch and powdered cellulose to prevent caking, natamycin (mold inhibitor).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quesadilla cheese?
100 g of Quesadilla cheese has 393 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g): about 110 kcal.
Is Quesadilla cheese high in protein?
Quesadilla cheese contains 21.4 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 28 g (28 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Quesadilla cheese?
Quesadilla cheese has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Quesadilla cheese?
Quesadilla cheese contains 28.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 17.9 g is saturated (89% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Quesadilla cheese contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (48% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Quesadilla cheese?
100 g contains 643 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 2, 2025. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2407919. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated July 11, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0075925306971. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 2, 2025. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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