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How Many Calories in Cheese Quesadilla?

1 quesadilla, ~4 wedges (~150 g) has about 420 calories.

Why estimates miss: Cheese Quesadilla is a multi-ingredient dish. Griddle butter and cheese amount cause big swings, so weigh the cheese if tracking. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.

Nutrition (1 quesadilla, ~4 wedges (~150 g))

Calories420 kcal
Protein20 g
Carbs32 g
Fat22 g

Where the calories come from

About 20% of the calories come from protein, 32% from carbs and 49% from fat. That works out to about 280 calories per 100 g.

Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.

Calories by portion size

Portion Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 quesadilla, ~4 wedges (~150 g)420 kcal20 g32 g22 g
100 g280 kcal13.3 g21.3 g14.7 g
200 g560 kcal26.7 g42.7 g29.3 g
Half serving210 kcal10 g16 g11 g

Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.

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