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Taco Cheese Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Taco Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

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

The food contains 22.5g 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 14.1 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 average PUFA.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 48, for Taco Cheese Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat56%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • 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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A621.6 IU12.4%Top 10%Very High
Retinol54.9 mcg
Vitamin C5.9 mg9.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.65 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate28.8 mcg7.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid18.3 mcg
Vitamin B120.65 mcg10.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.65 mg6.5%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium214.4 mg21.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.3 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium20.3 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus183 mg18.3%Top 30%High
Potassium262.7 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Sodium484.8 mg20.2%Top 30%High
Zinc1.3 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.5 mcg14.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.7 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Starch0 g
Sugars1.4 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.7 mg
Fructose0.7 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.2 g18.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.7 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.6 g20.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.4 g32%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water60.8 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332 Calories from Fat 187

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20.8 g 32%

Saturated Fat 9.8 g 49%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 36.2 mg 12.1%

Sodium 741.8 mg 30.9%

Total Carbohydrates 22.5 g 7.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 2.2 g

Protein 14.1 g 28.2%

Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 32.8% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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