⏱ 25 min totalBuffalo Chicken Quesadilla
Per 1 serving · 549 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein68g22% of calories
- Carbs109g35% of calories
- Fat60g43% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla (549 g) has 1281 calories, with 68 g of protein, 109 g of carbohydrates and 60 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (43% of calories). It is high in protein (136% DV), Vitamin A (65% DV) and Vitamin K (26% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 244%, 130% and 69% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein136%
- Vitamin A65%
- Vitamin K26%
- Thiamine87%
- Riboflavin (B2)72%
- Niacin110%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber19%
- Vitamin E19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium244%
- Saturated fat130%
- Cholesterol69%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- 🥄1 dash Salt
1 dash Black pepper
1 tsp Taco seasoning mix- 🥄5 tbsp Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce
- 🥄½ tsp Garlic salt
4 tbsp Ranch dressing
1 spray , about 1/3 second Cooking spray
4 tortilla, medium Flour tortillas
1 cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
4 oz Chicken breast
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, pepper, taco seasoning, hot sauce, garlic salt, and ranch dressing. Set aside.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray.
- 3
Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Place one tortilla in the hot skillet. Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture over the tortilla, sprinkle with cheese, arrange chicken pieces on top, and add more cheese.
- 5
Fold the tortilla in half. When the cheese starts to melt, carefully flip the quesadilla and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- 6
Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (549 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 586 μg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin K | 31 μg | 26% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 87% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 72% |
| Niacin | 18 mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 84% |
| Folate (B9) | 268 μg | 67% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 50% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 60% |
| Choline | 126 mg | 23% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1,027 mg | 103% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 989 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 103 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 1,242 mg | 177% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 43% |
| Selenium | 106 μg | 192% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 99 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 117 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 14 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Maltose | 5 g | — |
| Methionine | 2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 18 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Proline | 5 g | — |
| Retinol | 307 μg | — |
| Serine | 3 g | — |
| Starch | 84 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 3 g | — |
| Valine | 4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 1,281 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 243minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 154minCycling (moderate)
- 107minRunning (6 mph)
- 180minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla?
One serving of Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla (1 serving) has 1281 calories, which works out to 233 calories per 100 g. That is about 64% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla high in protein?
It provides a solid 68 g of protein per serving (136% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% 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 Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 104 g of net carbs and 35% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla?
5622 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla?
8.9 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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