Calories in Quesadilla, egg
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Quesadilla, egg contains 249 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (95 g) provides about 237 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for egg/breakfast sandwiches on FoodFactly (266 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for selenium, 26% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 25% of the Daily Value for choline.
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 | 249 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.7 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol C | 212 mg | 71% |
| Sodium C | 470 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.1 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 1.8 g | |
| Protein C | 10.9 g | 22% |
| Vitamin A C | 110 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 1.5 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.2 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.7 µg | 6% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.058 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 86 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.52 µg | 22% |
| Choline C | 139 mg | 25% |
| Calcium C | 148 mg | 11% |
| Iron C | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 215 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 126 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.043 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 25.9 µg | 47% |
% 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 18%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein10.9 gin the lowest quarter of egg/breakfast sandwiches (median 12 g)
- Fiber1.4 gabove the median for egg/breakfast sandwiches (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars1.8 gin the lowest quarter of egg/breakfast sandwiches (median 2.4 g)
- Fat13.7 gbelow the median for egg/breakfast sandwiches (median 15 g)
- Saturated fat4.4 gbelow the median for egg/breakfast sandwiches (median 4.9 g)
- Sodium470 mgbelow the median for egg/breakfast sandwiches (median 504 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water53.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.2 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 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.8 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.052 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.063 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.23 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 6 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 256 µg |
| Retinol C | 109 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 7 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 53.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 31 µg |
| Folate, food C | 34 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, chicken, with vegetables | 270 | 11.3 g | 28.2 g | 12.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg burrito | 249 | 10.9 g | 20.1 g | 13.7 g |
| Egg burrito, with ham | 242 | 11.3 g | 19.1 g | 13.2 g |
| Egg burrito, with sausage | 257 | 11.3 g | 18.9 g | 15 g |
| Nachos, chicken | 242 | 11.2 g | 19.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Egg burrito, with bacon | 260 | 12.1 g | 19.1 g | 14.8 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, turkey, on white bread | 238 | 11.3 g | 19.5 g | 12.6 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; double, regular patty; double decker bun with condiments and special sauce | 261 | 11.9 g | 21.5 g | 14.1 g |
| Big Mac (McDonalds) | 261 | 11.9 g | 21.5 g | 14.1 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 249 kcal. 1 cup (95 g): about 237 kcal. 1 triangular piece (35 g): about 87 kcal. 1 half circle (70 g): about 174 kcal.
Is quesadilla high in protein?
Quesadilla contains 10.9 g of protein per 100 g (22% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.4 g in 1 cup (95 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other egg/breakfast sandwiches, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12 g).
How many carbs are in quesadilla?
Quesadilla has 20.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in quesadilla?
Quesadilla contains 13.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.4 g is saturated (22% 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 (47% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV), choline (25% DV), Vitamin B12 (22% DV) and Folate (B9) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in quesadilla?
100 g contains 470 mg of sodium, 20% 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 2708597. 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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