TacoTime Cheese Quesadilla Calories & Nutrition

The cheese quesadilla at TacoTime includes two types of cheese – cheddar and pepper jack – that is melted inside of a homestyle flour tortilla. This is your guide for a comprehensive review of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in the quesadilla.

To summarize, a single quesadilla contains 450 calories, 23 grams fat, 39 grams carbohydrates, and 20 grams protein. The burrito is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.

Quesadilla Nutritional Information

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.

Calories

There are 450 calories in a cheese quesadilla at TacoTime.

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.

Fat: 210 calories
Carbs: 160 calories
Protein: 80 calories
Total: 450 calories per quesadilla

Calories

fat

47%

carbohydrates

36%

Protein

18%

Summary of calories by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by TacoTime restaurant.

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Total Fat

One quesadilla has 23 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

210 calories from total fat (29% DV)
47% of total calories per serving
110 calories from saturated fat
Zero trans fat

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).

110 calories from saturated fat (24% of total calories)

Sodium

There are 780 milligrams of sodium in one quesadilla weighing 135 grams. That’s more than 30% of the FDA-recommended amount of sodium for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

For comparison, the following fast food menu items contain almost the same amount of sodium per serving.

Burger King cheeseburger (783 milligrams)
McDonald’s Egg McMuffin (770 milligrams)
Steak ‘n Shake Cup of Chili (760 milligrams)
Whataburger Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken (790 milligrams)

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Quesadilla (135g)

CALORIES

450

TOTAL FAT

23g

(29%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

39g

(14%DV)

PROTEIN

20g

Saturated Fat	12g (60%DV)
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	55mg (18%DV)
Sodium	780mg (34%DV)

Dietary Fiber	3g (11%DV)
Total Sugars	2g
Added Sugars	0g (0%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.

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Quesadilla Ingredients and Allergens

Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients in a cheese quesadilla from TacoTime.

Homestyle Tortilla. Enriched Flour, Water, All-Vegetable Shortening, Baking Powder, Salt, Whey, Calcium Propionate, Yeast, Modified
Food Starch, Sodium Bicarbonate
Cheddar Cheese. Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Artificial Color, Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose added to prevent caking, Natamycin
Pepperjack Cheese. Cultured Pasturized 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.

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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