TacoTime Cheese Quesadilla
The cheese quesadilla at TacoTime includes melted cheddar and pepper jack cheeses folded in of a homestyle flour tortilla.
A single quesadilla contains 450 calories, 23 grams fat, 39 grams carbohydrates, and 20 grams protein. The menu item is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
This is your guide for a comprehensive review of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in the quesadilla.
TacoTime Cheese Quesadilla Nutrition Facts
The nutritional content (including calories) is based on one serving size, which is measured as a single cheese quesadilla with a net weight of 135 grams.
Nutrition Info
450 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
60% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
34% |
HIGH |
|
Added Sugars |
0% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 450 calories in a cheese quesadilla at TacoTime.
Here is a summary of the number of calories per serving listed by macronutrient:
The highest percentage of the total calories is derived from dietary fat. Specifically, 23 grams of fat account for 46% of the total calories in one quesadilla. Carbohydrates make up 36% of the total calories, and the remaining 18% is from protein.
TacoTime Cheese Quesadilla
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinSummary of calories by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by TacoTime restaurant.
Total Fat
One quesadilla has 23 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.
Saturated Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, by the Department of Health and Human Services, recommends limiting the amount of calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories. For example, if I consume 2,000 calories daily, I should limit calories from saturated fat to 200 or less.
The cheese quesadilla has 110 calories from saturated fat. That’s a 60% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
There are 780 milligrams of sodium in one quesadilla weighing 135 grams. That’s high. It exceeds 30% of the FDA-recommended limit of sodium for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
For comparison, the following fast food menu items contain a similar amount of sodium per serving as the cheese quesadilla from TacoTime.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Quesadilla
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
450 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
23g |
29% |
|
Saturated Fat |
12g |
60% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
55mg |
18% |
|
Sodium |
780mg |
34% |
|
Carbohydrates |
39g |
14% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
|
Total Sugars |
2g | |
|
Added Sugars |
0g |
0% |
|
Protein |
20g |
%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.
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Cheese Quesadilla Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in a cheese quesadilla from TacoTime.
Homestyle Tortilla
Ingredients:Enriched Flour, Water, All-Vegetable Shortening, Baking Powder, Salt, Whey, Calcium Propionate, Yeast, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate
Cheddar Cheese
Ingredients:Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Artificial Color, Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose (added to prevent caking), Natamycin
Pepperjack Cheese
Ingredients:Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Jalapeno Peppers, Salt, and Enzymes
What is Calcium Propionate?
Calcium propionate is an organic salt formed through a reaction between calcium hydroxide* and propionic acid.
It is used to prevent the growth of mold and bacteria, which extends the shelf life of foods.
Calcium propionate is used by manufacturers in the production of various food types. The most common is breads, pastries, and other baked goods. You will also find the ingredient in cheeses, yogurt, alcohol, and processed meats, among other processed foods.
The Steak ‘n Shake Steakburger with Cheese is also made with Calcium Propionate.
*Note: Calcium hydroxide (also known as slaked lime) is created when calcium oxide is mixed with water. It’s often used in pickling foods. Propionic acid is a fatty acid used in food preservation.
Allergens
The TacoTime cheese quesadilla is made with ingredients that include soy, 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, ingredients, and allergens source: TacoTime