Chicken and Cheese Quesadilla

How many calories are in a 12 inch chicken quesadilla with cheese?

One chicken and cheese quesadilla has about 430 calories. A two-tablespoon serving of sour cream will raise the calories to about 490.

Is a chicken quesadilla with cheese healthy?

The high-fat content keeps it from being considered a generally healthy food, but it offers about 34 grams of protein per serving and 4 grams of iron, which is half the daily RDA.

It also contains about 290mg of calcium, or nearly a third of the recommended daily intake for an adult and 13% of the recommended daily amount of Vitamin A.

What is the nutritional value of a chicken quesadilla with cheese?

A chicken quesadilla with cheese and one packet of sour cream has 25 grams of fat, with 12 of those as saturated fat. The sugar content is low, with about 8 grams of sugar.

Are chicken quesadillas and cheese good for dieting?

While people on most diets can include an occasional chicken and cheese quesadilla in their eating plans, the high fat, calorie and carbohydrate content mean that other meals that day or in the days surrounding it might need to be adjusted to keep an eating plan balanced.

This food doesn't easily fit into a low-calorie, low-fat or low-carb way of eating and would be considered an indulgence that's a little bit off-plan on any diet.

How many carbs are in a chicken and cheese quesadilla?

A chicken and cheese quesadilla has about 38 grams of carbs. Adding a serving of sour cream doesn't raise the carb level, only the calories and fat. The food also has about 1 gram of fiber, so the next carb content is 37 grams.

How much sodium is in chicken quesadillas with cheese?

Chicken and cheese quesadillas are high in sodium, with about 1340mg per serving, which is over half of the daily recommended limit of 2,300mg per day recommended by the American Heart Association.