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Chicken Quesadilla nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Fast foods, quesadilla, with chicken
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Chicken Quesadilla

Chicken Quesadilla
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
The GI for whole-grain quesadillas. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2367101/
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
30 (low)
Glycemic load 12 (medium)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 294
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 22.34 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 each quesadilla (180 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 11 (acidic)
TOP 9% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 91% of foods
TOP 10% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 90% of foods
TOP 15% Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 85% of foods
TOP 20% Polyunsaturated fat ⓘHigher in Polyunsaturated fat content than 80% of foods
TOP 20% Saturated Fat ⓘHigher in Saturated Fat content than 80% of foods

Chicken Quesadilla calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 294
Calories in 1 each quesadilla 529 180 g

Chicken Quesadilla Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
The GI for whole-grain quesadillas. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2367101/
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
30

Chicken Quesadilla Glycemic load (GL)

12

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 81% 67% 18% 135% 17% 98% 39% 26% 35% 114% 17%
Calcium: 269 mg of 1,000 mg 27%
Iron: 1.77 mg of 8 mg 22%
Magnesium: 25 mg of 420 mg 6%
Phosphorus: 313 mg of 700 mg 45%
Potassium: 183 mg of 3,400 mg 5%
Sodium: 745 mg of 2,300 mg 32%
Zinc: 1.42 mg of 11 mg 13%
Copper: 0.076 mg of 1 mg 8%
Manganese: 0.266 mg of 2 mg 12%
Selenium: 20.8 µg of 55 µg 38%
Choline: 29.8 mg of 550 mg 5%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
269 mg
TOP 9%
Sodium
745 mg
TOP 10%
Phosphorus
313 mg
TOP 15%
Iron
1.77 mg
TOP 42%
Magnesium
25 mg
TOP 43%
Selenium
20.8 µg
TOP 45%
Zinc
1.42 mg
TOP 46%
Manganese
0.266 mg
TOP 47%
Potassium
183 mg
TOP 63%
Copper
0.076 mg
TOP 65%
Choline
29.8 mg
TOP 70%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 6% 6% 1% 50% 42% 79% 0% 19% 39% 24% 6%
Vitamin A: 271 IU of 5,000 IU 5%
Vitamin E : 0.29 mg of 15 mg 2%
Vitamin D: 0.2 µg of 10 µg 2%
Vitamin C: 0.1 mg of 90 mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.2 mg of 1 mg 17%
Vitamin B2: 0.18 mg of 1 mg 14%
Vitamin B3: 4.2 mg of 16 mg 26%
Vitamin B5: 0 mg of 5 mg 0%
Vitamin B6: 0.08 mg of 1 mg 6%
Folate: 52 µg of 400 µg 13%
Vitamin B12: 0.19 µg of 2 µg 8%
Vitamin K: 2.4 µg of 120 µg 2%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
271 IU
TOP 30%
Folate
52 µg
TOP 34%
Vitamin B1
0.2 mg
TOP 34%
Vitamin B3
4.2 mg
TOP 40%
Vitamin B2
0.18 mg
TOP 51%
Vitamin D
0.2 µg
TOP 53%
Vitamin C
0.1 mg
TOP 53%
Vitamin B12
0.19 µg
TOP 59%
Vitamin K
2.4 µg
TOP 63%
Vitamin E
0.29 mg
TOP 67%
Vitamin B6
0.08 mg
TOP 70%

Macronutrients chart

15% 15% 24% 41% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 30%
15.05 g of 50 g
30%
Fats:
Daily Value: 23%
15.25 g of 65 g
23%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
24.04 g of 300 g
8%
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
42.62 g of 2,000 g
2%
Other:
3.04 g

Fat type information

44% 27% 29%
Saturated Fat: 6.154 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.765 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.094 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

90% 2% 2% 3% 2%
Starch: 17.1 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.43 g
Fructose: 0.4 g
Lactose: 0.53 g
Maltose: 0.43 g
Galactose: 0.08 g

Fiber content ratio for Chicken Quesadilla

8% 7% 85%
Sugar: 1.88 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Other: 20.46 g

All nutrients for Chicken Quesadilla per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 294kcal 15% 30% 6.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 15.05g 36% 34% 5.3 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 15.25g 23% 22% 2.2 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0% 53% 530 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 22.34g N/A 30% 2.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 24.04g 8% 30% 1.2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 37mg 12% 39% 10.1 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.2µg 2% 53% 11 times less than EggEgg
Iron 1.77mg 22% 42% 1.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Calcium 269mg 27% 9% 2.2 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 183mg 5% 63% 1.2 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 25mg 6% 43% 5.6 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 1.88g N/A 60% 4.8 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.7g 7% 40% 1.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.08mg 8% 65% 1.9 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 1.42mg 13% 46% 4.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 17.1g 7% 92% 1.1 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 313mg 45% 15% 1.7 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 745mg 32% 10% 1.5 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 271IU 5% 30% 61.6 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 72µg 8% 30%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 2% 67% 5 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 20.8µg 38% 45%
Manganese 0.27mg 12% 47%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 17% 34% 1.3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 14% 51% 1.4 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 4.2mg 26% 40% 2.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6% 70% 1.5 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 8% 59% 3.7 times less than PorkPork
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2% 63% 42.3 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 52µg 13% 34% 1.2 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0.32g N/A 52% 46.2 times less than MargarineMargarine
Saturated Fat 6.15g 31% 20% Equal to Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 3.77g N/A 38% 2.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 4.09g N/A 20% 11.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 0.4g 1% 89% 14.8 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A 41% 115 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 47% 730 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.45g N/A 80% 20.1 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A 48% 28.3 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 93%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 88%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 90%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A 80%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.43g N/A 82% 3.6 times less than AlmondAlmond

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
23%
Total Fat 15g
27%
Saturated Fat 6g
Trans Fat g
12%
Cholesterol 37mg
32%
Sodium 745mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 15g
Vitamin D 8mcg 1%

Calcium 269mg 27%

Iron 2mg 25%

Potassium 183mg 5%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
limit break
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
limit break
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Chicken Quesadilla nutrition infographic

Chicken Quesadilla nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170765/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.