Taco Bell Cheese Quesadilla
The cheese quesadilla is made with a generous portion of three cheeses and a creamy jalapeno sauce that are combined in a warm flour tortilla. Customize the Taco Bell Cheese Quesadilla with seasoned rice, avocado ranch sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, or other menu sauces and add-ons.
Before add-ons, the standard cheese quesadilla contains:
Read this guide to learn more about the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the cheese quesadilla from Taco Bell.
Cheese Quesadilla Nutritional Information
Nutrition values are based on a single serving measured as one cheese quesadilla.
The U.S. FDA recommends using the daily value (%DV) to compare and balance food choices. Daily value illustrates how much a nutrient contributes to a diet of 2,000 calories.
Review the chart below. One Taco Bell cheese quesadilla delivers over 60% of the recommend limit of saturated fat for an entire day. Sodium is also high.
NUTRITION INFO
470 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
65% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
43% |
HIGH |
|
Added Sugars |
4% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 470 calories in one quesadilla.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in one serving:
Dietary fats make up the highest percentage (47%) of the total calories. Carbohydrates contribute 36% of the total calories and the remaining 17% is from protein.
Taco Bell Cheese Quesadilla
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinSummary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts provided by Taco Bell.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 470 CALORIES
Total Fat
One serving has 24 grams total fat, including 13 grams saturated fat. That is high. The threshold to determine if a daily value is considered high is a 20% daily value.
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the amounts of total fat and saturated fat in this dish represent 31% DV and 65% DV, respectively.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Compare nutritional value in Taco Bell’s quesadilla to the Cheese Quesadilla from TacoTime, or check the Super Soft Taco. Check amount of sodium and fat per serving to determine which menu item is the best choice for your diet plan.
Cholesterol and Sodium
The 50 milligrams of cholesterol in one quesadilla equates to a 15% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
There are also 1,000 milligrams of sodium per serving, which is nearly half the total daily value recommended by the FDA.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Quesadilla
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
470 |
% Daily Value
|
Total Fat |
24g |
31% |
|
Saturated Fat |
13g |
65% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
50mg |
17% |
|
Sodium |
1000mg |
43% |
|
Carbohydrates |
41g |
15% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
|
Total Sugars |
3g | |
|
Added Sugars |
2g |
4% |
|
Protein |
18g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
What’s in Taco Bell’s Cheese Quesadilla?
The cheese quesadilla at Taco Bell is made with three types of cheeses:
It includes a creamy jalapeno sauce and is wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in the quesadilla.
Flour Tortilla
Taco Bell’s flour tortilla contains wheat and is certified vegan. It also contains the preservative calcium propionate.
Ingredients:Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Water, Shortening, Salt, Leavening, Sugar, Dough Conditioners, Calcium Propionate, and Molasses.
Three Cheese Blend
Ingredients in cheeses:Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers, and Anti-caking Agents.
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
Ingredients in sauce:Soybean Oil, Water, Vinegar, Jalapeno Peppers, Buttermilk, Spices, Cage-Free Egg Yolk, Dextrose, Chili Powder, Salt, Natural Flavors, Sugar, Onion Powder, Paprika, Minced Onion, Garlic Powder, Cocoa Powder (processed with alkali), Dried Onion, Glucono Delta Lactone, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Citric Acid, Acetic Acid, and Calcium Disodium EDTA.
What is Sodium Phosphate?
Sodium Phosphate is a generic term that refers to any blend of sodium salts and phosphoric acid. It’s used as a buffering salt and to regulate acid.
The additive is commonly used in processed meats and canned fish to improve flavor, maintain freshness, and enhance the shelf life.
The Cheese Blend in Taco Bell’s cheese quesadilla contains sodium phosphate. Other fast food items made with this ingredient include:
Allergens
The cheese quesadilla is made with egg, milk, and wheat. This meal also contains gluten.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Taco Bell