⏱ 25 min totalMexican Pepper and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla
Per 1 serving · 295 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein29g22% of calories
- Carbs54g40% of calories
- Fat23g38% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Mexican Pepper and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla (295 g) has 542 calories, with 29 g of protein, 54 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (40% of calories). It is high in protein (58% DV), Vitamin A (29% DV) and Vitamin C (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 43%, 45% and 146% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein58%
- Vitamin A29%
- Vitamin C36%
- Thiamine44%
- Riboflavin (B2)57%
- Niacin23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin D16%
- Vitamin E12%
- Magnesium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium43%
- Saturated fat45%
- Cholesterol146%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 tortilla, medium Flour tortillas
2 extra large Egg
¼ cup, sliced Red bell pepper
¼ cup, chopped Onion
½ oz Mozzarella cheese
½ oz Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
- 1
Heat the tortillas in a frying pan until soft. Remove from the pan and spray the pan with non-stick spray.
- 2
Add the onions and peppers to the pan and sauté until the peppers are tender and the onions are translucent. Add the eggs, stir, then add mozzarella cheese and stir as needed. Remove from the pan.
- 3
Return one tortilla to the pan. Sprinkle half of the Monterey cheese on the tortilla, add the scrambled eggs, then sprinkle the remaining Monterey cheese on top. Place the second tortilla on top, press together, and cook until the bottom tortilla is browned. Flip and continue to cook until evenly browned and the cheese is melted. Slice and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (295 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 261 μg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 32 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 44% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 57% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) | 188 μg | 47% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 52% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 40% |
| Choline | 344 mg | 63% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 407 mg | 41% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 66% |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 46 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 543 mg | 78% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 62 μg | 112% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 5 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 391 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 32 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 224 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 40 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
Burning 542 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 103minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 65minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 76minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mexican Pepper and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla?
One serving of Mexican Pepper and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla (1 serving) has 542 calories, which works out to 183 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Mexican Pepper and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla high in protein?
It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (58% 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 Mexican Pepper and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 50 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Mexican Pepper and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla?
987 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Mexican Pepper and Cheese Breakfast Quesadilla?
6.4 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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