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Cheese quesadilla calories and nutrition
One whole cheese quesadilla (120 g) has 379 calories, with 16 g of protein, 34 g of carbs and 19 g of fat. That is 316 calories per 100 g.
Cheese-only quesadilla. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Quesadilla, cheese only”. Cheese-only survey recipe without added meat or vegetables. A whole circle, half circle and triangular piece are USDA’s named portions; restaurant sizes vary.
Serving size
1 whole quesadilla · 120 g
379 calories
- Protein
- 16 g17% of calories · 32% DV
- Carbs
- 34 g36% of calories · 12% DV
- Fat
- 19 g46% of calories · 25% DV
- Fiber
- 2.4 g
- Sugars
- 2.9 g
- Saturated fat
- 10 g
- Sodium
- 811 mg
Calories in cheese quesadilla by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 whole quesadilla120 g | 379 | 16 g | 34 g | 19 g |
| ½ quesadilla60 g | 190 | 8.0 g | 17 g | 9.7 g |
| 1 triangular piece30 g | 95 | 4.0 g | 8.6 g | 4.9 g |
| 100 g100 g | 316 | 13 g | 29 g | 16 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Cheese quesadilla nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 316 calories: 17% from protein, 36% from carbs and 46% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 whole quesadilla · 120 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 316 | 379 | – |
| Total fat | 16 g | 19 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 8.4 g | 10 g | 51% |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 43 mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 676 mg | 811 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29 g | 34 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.0 g | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Total sugars | 2.4 g | 2.9 g | – |
| Protein | 13 g | 16 g | 32% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 418 mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 107 mg | 128 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 85 µg | 102 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 whole quesadilla), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So one whole cheese quesadilla (379 calories) takes about 119 minutes of walking, roughly 13,600 steps.
Compare calories by serving
One whole cheese quesadilla has 379 calories, 135 more calories than one tamale (244 calories). The portions weigh 120 g and 140 g, respectively.
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Cheese quesadilla questions
How much protein is in one whole cheese quesadilla?
One whole cheese quesadilla (120 g) has 16 g of protein, 32% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 13 g per 100 g.
How many calories are in half a cheese quesadilla?
Half a cheese quesadilla (60 g) has 190 calories: 9.7 g fat, 17 g carbs (1.2 g of it fiber) and 8.0 g protein.
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- USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Quesadilla, cheese only (FDC ID 2708591, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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