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El Pollo Loco Cheese Quesadilla - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Cheese Quesadilla

El Pollo Loco - Cheese Quesadilla has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 31.56g 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. With 13.61 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 16, for El Pollo Loco - Cheese Quesadilla, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium728.4 mg30.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.6 g10.5%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.2 g5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.6 g27.2%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.1 g24.8%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8.7 g43.3%Top 10%Very High

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 543 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26 g 40%

Saturated Fat 14 g 70%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 60 mg 20%

Sodium 1177 mg 49%

Total Carbohydrates 51 g 17%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 1 g

Protein 22 g 44%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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