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Fast Chicken Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Fast Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

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

The food contains 9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 18.5 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. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 35, for Fast Chicken Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat59%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A425.7 IU8.5%Top 30%High
Retinol69.1 mcg
Vitamin C6.3 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4 IU1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate6.3 mcg1.6%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.57 mg5.7%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium129.7 mg13%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12.6 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus142.9 mg14.3%Top 30%High
Potassium110.3 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium517.1 mg21.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.1 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium8.6 mcg12.2%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.1 g1.7%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.17 g0.69%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.6 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.6 g21.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.2 g15.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.7 g23.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water72 g
Ash2.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 272 Calories from Fat 161

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.9 g 27.5%

Saturated Fat 8.3 g 41.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 64.4 mg 21.5%

Sodium 905 mg 37.7%

Total Carbohydrates 9 g 3%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 1.1 g

Protein 18.5 g 37%

Vitamin A 14.9% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 22.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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