Calories in Quesadilla, chicken
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Quesadilla, chicken contains 287 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (95 g) provides about 273 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 38% from carbohydrates and 20% 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 40% of the Daily Value for selenium, 26% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 25% 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 | 287 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.1 g | 25% |
| Cholesterol C | 43 mg | 14% |
| Sodium C | 601 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27.3 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 2.2 g | |
| Protein C | 14.4 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A C | 36 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.57 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 7.5 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 84 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.25 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 28.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 185 mg | 14% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 235 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 153 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper C | 0.071 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 22.1 µg | 40% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- 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
- Protein14.4 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 11.3 g)
- Fiber1.9 gbelow the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Sugars2.2 gin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 1 g)
- Fat13 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 10.6 g)
- Saturated fat5.1 gabove the median for other mexican mixed dishes (median 3.4 g)
- Sodium601 mgin the top quarter of other mexican mixed dishes (median 448 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.4 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 | 2.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.043 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 | 6 µg |
| Retinol C | 36 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 43.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 43 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 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, 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 with extra meat, medium crust | 274 | 13.8 g | 26.6 g | 12.4 g |
| Pizza with extra meat, thick crust | 278 | 13.3 g | 26.6 g | 13 g |
| Pizza with extra meat, thin crust | 277 | 14.7 g | 24.2 g | 13.4 g |
| Pizza, with meat other than pepperoni, stuffed crust | 278 | 12.8 g | 27.3 g | 13 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Cheese Pizza, THIN 'N CRISPY Crust | 303 | 15.3 g | 28.6 g | 14.1 g |
| Breakfast pizza with egg | 292 | 14 g | 25.6 g | 14.5 g |
| Chicken fillet sandwich, NFS | 281 | 12.2 g | 27.5 g | 13.5 g |
| White pizza, cheese, thin crust | 285 | 12.4 g | 27.6 g | 13.7 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 287 kcal. 1 cup (95 g): about 273 kcal. 1 triangular piece (35 g): about 100 kcal. 1 half circle (70 g): about 201 kcal.
Is quesadilla high in protein?
Quesadilla contains 14.4 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.7 g in 1 cup (95 g). About 20% 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 27.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in quesadilla?
Quesadilla contains 13 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.1 g is saturated (25% 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 (40% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV), Thiamin (B1) (25% DV), Folate (B9) (21% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in quesadilla?
100 g contains 601 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 2708593. 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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