Calories in 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 in this guide are presented based on a single serving measured as one cheese quesadilla.
Calories
470% Daily Value
saturated fat
65%HIGH
sodium
43%HIGH
added sugars
4%LOW
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
Calories
Let’s start with a review of the calories. There are 470 calories in one quesadilla.
Here is a summary of the estimated number of calories from fat, carbs, and protein:
Dietary fat makes up the highest percentage (47%) of the total calories. Carbohydrates contribute 36% of the total calories and the remaining 17% is from protein.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Summary 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
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.
Ingredients:Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Water, Shortening, Salt, Leavening, Sugar, Dough Conditioners, Calcium Propionate (preservative), and Molasses.
Three Cheese Blend
Ingredients: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: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. This white crystalline powder often refers to any blend of salts of sodium and phosphoric acid.
In food production, the additive is used as a buffering salt and to regulate acid. It’s often 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