1 quesadilla of simple low carb quesadilla (Using low carb tortillas) contains 233 Calories The macronutrient breakdown is 30% carbs, 53% fat, and 17% protein. This is a good source of protein (22% of your Daily Value), fiber (56% of your Daily Value), and calcium (27% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 quesadilla
- Prep Time
- 2 minutes
- Cook Time
- 5 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 4 tbsp, shredded or 28g
Directions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Place the tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over one half. Fold the tortilla in half and press gently with a spatula.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
- Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, then cut into wedges if desired. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 quesadilla of simple low carb quesadilla (108g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 233 | |
| Fats | 17g | 22% |
| Saturated fats | 7g | 35% |
| Trans fats | 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 726mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 22g | 8% |
| Net carbs | 6g | |
| Fiber | 16g | 56% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 12g | |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 116μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 9mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0mg | 4% |
| Fluoride | 10μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 9μg | 2% |
| Lycopene | 2020μg | |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 20% |
| Retinol | 72μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8μg | 15% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A IU | 432IU | |
| Vitamin A | 81μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 7IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5μg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 9% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | 0.1g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0.1g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 7g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0.3g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.2g | |
| Arginine | 0.2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5g | |
| Cystine | 0g | |
| Glutamic acid | 1g | |
| Glycine | 0.2g | |
| Histidine | 0.2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 0.3g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 0.3g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 0.2g | |
| Threonine | 0.3g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.3g | |
| Valine | 0.4g | |