⏱ 20 min totalTomato & Green Chile Cheese Quesadilla
Per 1 serving · 391 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein39g16% of calories
- Carbs79g32% of calories
- Fat56g52% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Tomato & Green Chile Cheese Quesadilla (391 g) has 980 calories, with 39 g of protein, 79 g of carbohydrates and 56 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (78% DV), dietary fiber (22% DV) and Vitamin A (43% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 86%, 155% and 46% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein78%
- Dietary fiber22%
- Vitamin A43%
- Thiamine62%
- Riboflavin (B2)51%
- Niacin35%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C18%
- Vitamin E10%
- Vitamin K17%
- Vitamin B615%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Potassium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium86%
- Saturated fat155%
- Cholesterol46%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup, shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tbsp Butter
2 tortilla, large Flour tortillas- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper
½ medium whole Tomatoes
4 tbsp Green chilies
2 tbsp Cilantro
Directions
- 1
Combine the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses in a bowl and set aside.
- 2
Melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle with some of the cheese blend.
- 3
Season with salt and pepper, then add half of the diced tomato and green chiles. Sprinkle a bit more cheese on top and cover with a second tortilla. Cook until the bottom is golden, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Flip the quesadilla carefully and cook until the second side is golden, 3 to 4 minutes more.
- 5
Repeat with the remaining ingredients to prepare the second quesadilla.
- 6
Slice each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (391 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 390 μg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 16 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 20 μg | 17% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 62% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 51% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) | 208 μg | 52% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 36 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 992 mg | 99% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 453 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 66 mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 803 mg | 115% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 60 μg | 108% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 63 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 469 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 67 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 10 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,582 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 4 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 17 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 4 g | — |
| Retinol | 348 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 61 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 980 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 186minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 118minCycling (moderate)
- 82minRunning (6 mph)
- 138minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Tomato & Green Chile Cheese Quesadilla?
One serving of Tomato & Green Chile Cheese Quesadilla (1 serving) has 980 calories, which works out to 251 calories per 100 g. That is about 49% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Tomato & Green Chile Cheese Quesadilla high in protein?
It provides a solid 39 g of protein per serving (78% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% 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 Tomato & Green Chile Cheese Quesadilla keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 73 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 Tomato & Green Chile Cheese Quesadilla?
1978 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Tomato & Green Chile Cheese Quesadilla?
8.7 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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