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

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

The food contains 26.1g 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 11.99 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein16%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs35%

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 DietLOW

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Sodium586.3 mg24.4%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.1 g8.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.5%Top 30%High
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12 g24%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.2 g25%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.8 g38.8%Top 30%High

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 400 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23 g 35.4%

Saturated Fat 11 g 55%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 50 mg 16.7%

Sodium 831 mg 34.6%

Total Carbohydrates 37 g 12.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 17 g 34%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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