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Cheese Quesadilla has an estimated glycemic index of 50 (range 44 to 56), which is low, and a glycemic load of 14 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 quesadilla (approximately 150 g)) at 350 calories, with 12 g protein, 30 g carbohydrate and 20 g fat.
Mexican cuisine · Contains Gluten · Vegetarian. Serving: 1 quesadilla (approximately 150 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Typical ingredients: flour tortillas, cheese (cheddar or mozzarella), butter or oil, optional toppings (sour cream, salsa, guacamole)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Chiles En Nogada | 13 | 450 |
| Sopes | 13 | 250 |
| Flan | 12 | 150 |
| Migas | 12 | 300 |
| Beef Fajitas | 11 | 350 |
NutriOptio estimates 350 calories in one serving (1 quesadilla (approximately 150 g)) of a typical cheese quesadilla recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 14, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical cheese quesadilla C on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical cheese quesadilla in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.