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How many calories in
quesadilla?

Quesadilla is around 270 calories per 100g, with 12g of protein, 25g of carbs, and 14g of fat. Calorie-dense; portion size matters more than you think. Restaurant versions can vary by 30-50% depending on prep — these are mid-range estimates.

270
kcal · 100g
12g
Protein
25g
Carbs
14g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical quesadilla serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
230 kcal
10.2g
4 oz (113g)
305 kcal
13.6g
1 cup (~150g)
405 kcal
18.0g
In your day

What 270 calories means.

Balanced — quesadilla sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
14%
per 100g · 4.4g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking51 min
🏃 Running27 min
🚴 Cycling29 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Quesadilla vs. similar foods.

How quesadilla stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Quesadilla
270 kcal / 100g
4.4g
270 kcal / 100g
4.1g
270 kcal / 100g
4.8g
270 kcal / 100g
4.4g
Track this food

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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in quesadilla?

Quesadilla has approximately 270 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 230 calories.

How much protein is in quesadilla?

12g of protein per 100g. That puts quesadilla at roughly 4.4g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other prepared foods sources.

How do I log quesadilla accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is quesadilla good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Quesadilla sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.