Kidney Bean Quesadilla⏱ 7 min total

Kidney Bean Quesadilla

Per 1 serving · 268 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
341
17%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    42g
    48% of calories
  • Fat
    13g
    33% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Kidney Bean Quesadilla (268 g) has 341 calories, with 16 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (48% of calories). It is high in protein (32% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and thiamine (29% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 70% and 31% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
127cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.6g
Net carbs
36g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.2g
7.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein32%
  • Dietary fiber22%
  • Thiamine29%
  • Riboflavin (B2)21%
  • Niacin21%
  • Vitamin B627%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A12%
  • Vitamin E12%
  • Vitamin B1210%
  • Pantothenic acid11%
  • Potassium13%
  • Magnesium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium70%
  • Saturated fat31%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 2 min
  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, combine the kidney beans, cheddar cheese, and half of the salsa.

  2. 2

    Place the tortilla on a work surface and spread the filling over half of it. Fold the tortilla in half and press gently to flatten.

  3. 3

    Microwave the quesadilla for 45 seconds to 1 minute 15 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.

  4. 4

    Serve the quesadilla with the remaining salsa. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (268 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A106 μg
12%
Vitamin C3 mg
4%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K10 μg
9%
Thiamine0.3 mg
29%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
21%
Niacin3 mg
21%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
27%
Folate (B9)92 μg
23%
Vitamin B120.2 μg
10%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
11%
Choline47 mg
9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium310 mg
31%
Iron3 mg
35%
Potassium609 mg
13%
Magnesium54 mg
13%
Phosphorus323 mg
46%
Zinc2 mg
16%
Copper0.2 mg
27%
Manganese0.5 mg
20%
Selenium21 μg
39%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene397 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride25 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine0.4 g—
Histidine0.3 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene8,174 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats4 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol73 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch26 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 341 calories

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

  • 65min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 41min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 28min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 48min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Kidney Bean Quesadilla?

One serving of Kidney Bean Quesadilla (1 serving) has 341 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Kidney Bean Quesadilla high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (32% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Kidney Bean Quesadilla keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Kidney Bean Quesadilla?

1611 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Kidney Bean Quesadilla?

7.9 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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