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Quick and Lite Chicken Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick and Lite Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

Quick and Lite Chicken Quesadillas has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B6 and Niacin.

The food contains 54.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 36.3 gms of protein, it is very 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. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 52, for Quick and Lite Chicken Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs41%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A123.2 IU2.5%Mid 40%Average
Retinol20.7 mcg
Vitamin C0.37 mg0.62%Bottom 30%Low
Vitamin D6.3 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.3 mg16.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.37 mg18.5%Top 10%Very High
Folate3.7 mcg0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.37 mcg6.2%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium135.1 mg13.5%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.1 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium12.5 mg3.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus124.7 mg12.5%Mid 40%Average
Potassium122.5 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium520.2 mg21.7%Top 30%High
Zinc0.74 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium7.4 mcg10.5%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.22 g0.89%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.4 g26.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.8 g10.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532 Calories from Fat 166

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.4 g 28.3%

Saturated Fat 5.6 g 28%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 69.5 mg 23.2%

Sodium 1409.8 mg 58.7%

Total Carbohydrates 54.1 g 18%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 36.3 g 72.6%

Vitamin A 6.7% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 36.6% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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