⏱ 7 min totalSimple Low Carb Quesadilla
Per 1 serving · 108 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g17% of calories
- Carbs22g30% of calories
- Fat17g53% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Simple Low Carb Quesadilla (108 g) has 233 calories, with 12 g of protein, 22 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), dietary fiber (56% DV) and calcium (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 32% and 35% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein24%
- Dietary fiber56%
- Calcium27%
- Phosphorus20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Vitamin B1210%
- Iron10%
- Selenium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium32%
- Saturated fat35%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 tsp Olive oil- 🥄1 tortilla Carb Balance tortillas
4 tbsp, shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp Salsa
Directions
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- 2
Place the tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over one half. Fold the tortilla in half and press gently with a spatula.
- 3
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy.
- 4
Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted.
- 5
Remove from skillet, let cool for a minute, then cut into wedges if desired. Serve with salsa.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (108 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 81 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 10% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 269 mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 133 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 143 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 8 μg | 15% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.5 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 116 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 2,020 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 72 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 233 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 44minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 28minCycling (moderate)
- 19minRunning (6 mph)
- 33minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Simple Low Carb Quesadilla?
One serving of Simple Low Carb Quesadilla (1 serving) has 233 calories, which works out to 216 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Simple Low Carb Quesadilla high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% 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 Simple Low Carb Quesadilla keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 6 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Simple Low Carb Quesadilla?
726 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Simple Low Carb Quesadilla?
1.3 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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