Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla⏱ 37 min total

Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla

Per 1 serving · 312 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
486
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    30g
    24% of calories
  • Carbs
    39g
    32% of calories
  • Fat
    24g
    44% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla (312 g) has 486 calories, with 30 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 24 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (44% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV) and Vitamin E (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 48%, 39% and 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
156cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.2g
Net carbs
31g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
8.2g
5.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein60%
  • Dietary fiber29%
  • Vitamin E21%
  • Vitamin K22%
  • Thiamine31%
  • Riboflavin (B2)34%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A12%
  • Vitamin C19%
  • Vitamin B1216%
  • Choline15%
  • Potassium18%
  • Magnesium17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium48%
  • Saturated fat39%
  • Cholesterol22%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 22 min
  1. 1

    Heat half of the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken and sauté until cooked through to 165°F and no longer pink.

  2. 2

    Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the tortillas.

  3. 3

    Layer the cooked chicken, crumbled goat cheese, mozzarella, black beans, chopped bell pepper, and cilantro on one half of each tortilla.

  4. 4

    Fold the tortillas over the filling and press gently to secure the ingredients.

  5. 5

    In a nonstick skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook each quesadilla until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

  6. 6

    Slice each quesadilla in half and serve with salsa.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (312 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A111 μg
12%
Vitamin C17 mg
19%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E3 mg
21%
Vitamin K26 μg
22%
Thiamine0.4 mg
31%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
34%
Niacin9 mg
57%
Vitamin B61 mg
67%
Folate (B9)132 μg
33%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
16%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
38%
Choline81 mg
15%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium343 mg
34%
Iron3 mg
41%
Potassium843 mg
18%
Magnesium71 mg
17%
Phosphorus464 mg
66%
Zinc2 mg
20%
Copper0.4 mg
45%
Manganese0.4 mg
18%
Selenium30 μg
55%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene15 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene340 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride19 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene4,087 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats12 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol82 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch20 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 486 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 92min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 68min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla?

One serving of Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla (1 serving) has 486 calories, which works out to 156 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla high in protein?

It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 g of net carbs and 32% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla?

1102 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Avocado and Chicken Quesadilla?

5.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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