Chicken quesadilla calories come to 402 for one quesadilla (140 g) and 287 per 100 g. The number to notice is fat: it supplies 41% of the calories, slightly more than carbs at 38%. One quesadilla also brings 841 mg of sodium, 37% of the daily value, so portion size matters for more than calories.
402kcal
1 quesadilla · 140 g, chicken and cheese, cooked
20%protein
20 gProtein
38 gCarbs
18.2 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Chicken and cheese, cooked · per 140 g
Calories
402 kcal
Protein
20 g
Carbohydrate
38 g
Fat
18.2 g
Saturated fat
7.1 g
Cholesterol
60 mg
Sodium
841 mg
Potassium
214 mg
Iron
3.1 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Chicken quesadilla: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 quesadilla (140 g)
402
20.2 g
38.2 g
18.2 g
841 mg
20%
Half quesadilla (70 g)
201
10.1 g
19.1 g
9.1 g
421 mg
10%
1 wedge (35 g)
100
5.1 g
9.6 g
4.5 g
210 mg
5%
Fast food (180 g)
529
27.1 g
43.3 g
27.5 g
1,341 mg
26%
3 × 1 quesadilla (140 g)
1,205
60.7 g
2,524 mg
5 × 1 quesadilla (140 g)
2,009
101.2 g
4,207 mg
Half a quesadilla is a 201-calorie meal
A full homemade-style quesadilla of 140 g lands at 402 calories, about 20% of the daily value. Cut it in half and you are at 201 calories for 70 g. A single wedge of 35 g is 100 calories, which makes wedges the easiest unit to count when a platter is shared at the table.
The fast-food version is the one that runs away. The USDA fast-food row puts a 180 g quesadilla at 529 calories with 27.5 g of fat, 26% of the daily calorie value in one item. That is a bigger tortilla, more cheese and more oil than the standard serving, and the totals reflect it.
Multiples climb quickly. Two quesadillas are 804 calories, three reach 1,205, and five come to 2,009. Ordering a second one is the decision that changes the meal, not the salsa or the sour cream you add on top.
Fat edges out carbs as the main calorie source
Per 100 g, a chicken quesadilla carries 14.5 g of protein, 27.3 g of carbs and 13 g of fat. In calorie terms that splits into 41% fat, 38% carbs and 20% protein. The tortilla drives the carbs; the cheese and cooking fat drive the rest.
Protein is respectable, not dominant. One quesadilla gives 20.2 g, which is 40% of the daily value, and half a quesadilla gives 10.1 g. The chicken is doing real work here, but it shares the plate with a lot of cheese. Saturated fat sits at 5.1 g per 100 g, so a full quesadilla is a meaningful share of a day's saturated fat.
Fiber is low at 1.9 g per 100 g, or 2.7 g in a full quesadilla. Sugars stay small at 3 g per quesadilla. This is a filling food because of fat and protein, not because of fiber, so it pays to add the fiber elsewhere on the plate.
Sodium is the row to watch
At 601 mg per 100 g, sodium is the most notable number on the label. One quesadilla holds 841 mg, which is 37% of the daily value. Half a quesadilla is 421 mg, or 18%, and a single wedge is 210 mg, or 9%.
The fast-food serving pushes it much higher: 1,341 mg in 180 g, 58% of the daily value. Two standard quesadillas reach 1,683 mg, and three hit 2,524 mg, which is past the full daily value on their own. Cheese, seasoned chicken and the tortilla each add salt, so there is no single ingredient to blame.
If you watch sodium, the half quesadilla is the practical portion. Skip extra salty sides like chips and queso, and choose fresh pico de gallo or sliced vegetables instead. Potassium is modest at 153 mg per 100 g, so it does little to balance the sodium load.
Build the plate around one quesadilla, not two
A single quesadilla at 402 calories already works as the center of a meal. What it lacks is fiber and volume. A side salad, black beans, grilled peppers or a cup of fresh fruit fills those gaps without doubling the calories the way a second quesadilla would.
Toppings shift the total more than people expect. Guacamole and sour cream add fat on top of a food that already gets 41% of its calories from fat. Salsa adds flavor for very little. Frozen and packaged options from brands such as Evol, Big Y or Excelline vary in size, so check the serving weight against the 140 g standard before comparing.
Leftover wedges are easy to log one at a time at 100 calories each. If you eat out often, BodyPal can log the food from a photo, which helps when a restaurant portion looks closer to the 180 g fast-food size than the homemade one.
How does chicken quesadilla compare?
Here is how chicken quesadilla compares with shrimp quesadilla, orange chicken and plain chicken, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the leanest protein pick plain chicken: 239 calories and 27.3 g of protein per 100 g with only 82 mg of sodium, against 287 calories and 601 mg for the quesadilla. If you want a quesadilla anyway, shrimp lands at the same 287 calories, so choose the filling you prefer and control the portion instead.
Most popular chicken quesadilla brands in the United States
Frozen retail quesadillas label 216 to 239 calories per 100 g, below the 287 above, because they carry less cheese and filling than a restaurant-style quesadilla. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Chicken quesadilla FAQs
How many calories are in a chicken quesadilla?
One full chicken quesadilla weighs about 140 g and has 402 calories. A half circle is 201 calories and a single triangular wedge about 100.
Is a chicken quesadilla good for weight loss?
A full quesadilla is 402 calories with 20.2 g protein, 38.2 g carbs and 18.2 g fat. The half-circle portion cuts that to 201 calories and 10.1 g protein.
Chicken quesadilla vs shrimp quesadilla: which has fewer calories?
They are level at 287 calories per 100 g, so a 140 g quesadilla lands near 402 calories either way.
How much protein is in a chicken quesadilla?
A chicken quesadilla has 14.5 g protein per 100 g, which is 20.2 g in one 140 g quesadilla and 10.1 g in a half.
How many calories are in half a chicken quesadilla?
Half a chicken quesadilla (70 g) has 201 calories. It also brings 10.1 g of protein and 421 mg of sodium, which is 18% of the daily value, making it a sensible portion alongside a salad or beans.
How many calories are in a fast food chicken quesadilla?
A fast-food chicken quesadilla of 180 g has 529 calories, based on the USDA fast-food row. It carries 27.5 g of fat and 1,341 mg of sodium, which is 58% of the daily value.
How much sodium is in a chicken quesadilla?
One chicken quesadilla (140 g) has 841 mg of sodium, 37% of the daily value. Per 100 g it is 601 mg, and a single wedge holds 210 mg.
How many carbs are in a chicken quesadilla?
One chicken quesadilla has 38.2 g of carbs, mostly from the tortilla. Carbs supply 38% of its calories, with 2.7 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars in the full serving.
How much fat is in a chicken quesadilla?
One chicken quesadilla contains 18.2 g of fat. Fat provides 41% of its calories, the largest share, and saturated fat comes to 5.1 g per 100 g.
How many calories are in one chicken quesadilla wedge?
One wedge of chicken quesadilla (35 g) has 100 calories. It provides 5.1 g of protein and 210 mg of sodium, 9% of the daily value.
