Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla: 520 Calories
A flour tortilla stuffed with steak and a generous portion of melted three-cheese blend and creamy jalapeno sauce. You can customize the Taco Bell Steak Quesadilla with Nacho Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Onions or other menu sauces and add-ons.
One quesadilla with steak delivers 520 calories and contains 27 grams fat, 42 grams carbohydrates, and 26 grams protein.
Here is a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients and allergens in Taco Bell’s steak quesadilla.
Steak Quesadilla Nutritional Information
Serving Size 1 Quesadilla
Calories
520% Daily Value
saturated fat
70%HIGH
sodium
55%HIGH
added sugars
4%LOW
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
There are 520 calories in the steak quesadilla.
Here is a summary of calories in one serving of the quesadilla derived from fat, carbs, and protein:
Dietary fats make up approximately 47% of total calories. Carbohydrates contribute about 33% of the total calories and the remaining calories are from protein.
The summary above listing calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Taco Bell.
Total Fat
One area of consideration is the amount of total fat in the quesadilla. One serving contains 27 grams of total dietary fat, including 14 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat is significantly high. It equates to 70% of the daily value recommended by the FDA (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
One steak quesadilla from Taco Bell contains 1,270 milligrams of sodium, over half (55%) the total daily value recommended by the FDA.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Quesadilla
CALORIES
520TOTAL FAT
27g(35%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
42g(15%DV)
PROTEIN
26g| Saturated Fat | 14g (70%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 70mg (23%DV) |
| Sodium | 1270mg (55%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g (11%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 4g |
| Added Sugars | 2g (4%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Quesadilla
Ingredients
While you may describe this meal as being made with steak, cheese and a flour tortilla, it has more than 100 ingredients.
Here are the lists of ingredients used to make the tortilla, steak, cheese, and sauces.
Flour Tortilla
Ingredients:Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Water, Shortening (Interesterified Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil), Salt, Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Yeast (Yeast, Sorbitan Monostearate, Ascorbic Acid), Sugar, Dough Conditioners (Mono- and Diglycerides, Fumaric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Enzymes, Wheat Starch, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Metabisulfite, Cellulose, Corn Starch, Dicalcium Phosphate, with Tocopherols, Ascorbic Acid and Citric Acid (added as antioxidants), Calcium Propionate, Molasses.
Steak
Ingredients:Beef, Water, Seasoning (Modified Potato Starch, Natural Flavors, Salt, Brown Sugar, Dextrose, Carrageenan, Dried Beef Stock, Cocoa Powder, Onion Powder, Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate, Tomato Powder, Corn Syrup Solids, Maltodextrin, Garlic Powder, Spice, Citric Acid, Lemon Juice Powder), Sodium Phosphates.
Creamy Jalapeño 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, Calcium Disodium EDTA.
Three Cheese Blend
Ingredients:Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack and American Cheese with Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Color Added, Annatto and Paprika Extract Blend, Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose).
Sauce
Ingredients:Water, Seasoning (Natural Flavors, Dextrose, Brown Sugar, Salt, Dried Beef Stock, Onion Powder, Tomato Powder, Corn Syrup Solids, Maltodextrin, Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate, Garlic Powder, Spices, Cocoa Powder, Citric Acid, Lemon Juice Powder).
What is Sodium Benzoate?
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.
Because of its antifungal and antibacterial properties, sodium benzoate inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold. Accordingly, it is commonly used as a food preservative in processed food. Additionally, it’s often used as a pickling agent.
Processed food items that often include sodium benzoate include jams, fruit pulp, olives, beer, fruit, yogurt, and canned vegetables.
Allergens and Ingredients
The steak quesadilla on Taco Bell’s menu is made with ingredients that contain egg, gluten, milk, and wheat.
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