Calories in Chicken Quesadilla

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (113.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 270.1
  • Total Fat 12.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 6.0 g
  • Cholesterol 39.6 mg
  • Sodium 690.4 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 25.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 16.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 299.5 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 1.2 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 249.7 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 270.1 calories per serving (1 Serving (113.0g)), Chicken Quesadilla is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (12.0g, 39.7% of calories), including 6.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 690.4mg of sodium (30% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Filling: Grilled Chicken White Meat (chicken White Meat, Chicken Broth, Water, Less than 2% of: Salt, Modified Food Starch, Isolated Soy Protein, Carrageenan, Garlic and Onion Powder, Sodium Phosphate, White Pepper), Monterey Jack Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Annatto (color), Enzymes), Water, Tomatillo (tomatillo, Citric Acid), Jalapeno Peppers (jalapeno Peppers, Water, Vinegar and Salt), Green Chile Peppers, Corn Starch, Sugar, Cilantro, Sea Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder. Tortilla: Tortilla (wheat Flour (enriched with Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or Less of Salt, Baking Powder, Wheat Gluten, Sodium Steroyl Lactylate, Carboxymethylcellulose Gum and Dough Conditioner (sodium Metabisulfite)).

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Metabisulfite

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Carrageenan, Modified Food Starch

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Reduced Iron, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Chicken Quesadilla contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories270.1 kcal13.5%
Total Fat12.0 g15%
Saturated Fat6.0 g30%
Cholesterol39.6 mg13%
Sodium690.4 mg30% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate25.0 g9%
Dietary Fiber1.0 g4%
Protein16.0 g32% ✅
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Calcium249.7 mg19%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Chicken Quesadilla accounts for 13.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 39.7% of the calories.

Fat 39.7%
Carbs 36.8%
Protein 23.5%
Fat 39.7% Carbs 36.8% Protein 23.5%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 270.1 calories in Chicken Quesadilla? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 20.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 46.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 29.5 min
HIIT 25.0 min
Handball 26.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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