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Chicken and Corn Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken and Corn Quesadillas Recipe

Chicken and Corn Quesadillas has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 19g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 17 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is average in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 43, for Chicken and Corn Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat27%
 Calories from Carbs38%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium300 mg30%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium260 mg7.4%
Sodium740 mg30.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19 g6.3%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein17 g34%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.2%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200 Calories from Fat 50

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6 g 9.2%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%

Sodium 740 mg 30.8%

Total Carbohydrates 19 g 6.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 17 g 34%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 30% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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