Mexican-inspired meals
How many calories in Cheese quesadilla?
Cheese quesadilla has about 650 calories per 1 large quesadilla. This is a practical estimate for calorie tracking; the exact number changes with recipe, restaurant, oil, ghee, sauce, toppings, and serving size.
| Serving size | 1 large quesadilla |
|---|---|
| Gram reference | About 250g |
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 25g |
| Carbs | 48g |
| Fat | 40g |
What affects Cheese quesadilla calories?
Quesadillas combine tortilla, cheese, oil, and often chicken or other fillings, so size and cheese amount change calories quickly.
Tracking tip: Name one or two tortillas, cheese amount, protein filling, and sour cream or salsa on the side.
Also called: chicken quesadilla, cheese tortilla
Variables that can change the estimate
- tortilla size
- cheese
- oil
- chicken and sour cream
Preparation and serving variations
The reference above is one practical serving. The same food can change substantially with portion size, cooking method, toppings, and restaurant preparation.
| Variation | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Why it changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small cheese quesadilla | 390 kcal | 16g | 30g | 24g | A smaller tortilla and less cheese create a lower baseline. |
| Chicken quesadilla with sour cream | 820 kcal | 42g | 48g | 49g | Protein, cheese, oil, and sour cream all add to the meal. |
Common questions
How many calories are in Cheese quesadilla?
Cheese quesadilla has about 650 calories per 1 large quesadilla. The exact number can change with portion size, recipe, restaurant prep, oil, sauce, toppings, and sides.
What are the macros in Cheese quesadilla?
A typical serving of cheese quesadilla has about 25g protein, 48g carbs, and 40g fat per 1 large quesadilla.
How should I track Cheese quesadilla accurately?
Name one or two tortillas, cheese amount, protein filling, and sour cream or salsa on the side.
Track Cheese quesadilla in Calofy AI
Calofy AI lets you log cheese quesadilla by photo, voice, or text. Instead of searching a database and guessing the closest match, you can describe the actual plate and get a meal-specific calorie and macro estimate in seconds.
Track Cheese quesadilla freeHow this estimate was built
Calofy AI calorie guides use practical serving-size estimates for everyday tracking. We keep the answer visible in text, include the macro table on the page, and mark up the same visible facts with structured data so search engines and AI answer systems can understand the page without relying on hidden content.
For packaged or weighed foods, use the nutrition label or weighed portion when available. For home-cooked and restaurant foods, use the estimate as a starting point and adjust for visible oil, butter, sauces, toppings, and portion size.
Generic food references are checked against public nutrition data where possible, including USDA FoodData Central. Mixed dishes and restaurant meals are presented as practical ranges because recipes and portions change. This page was reviewed on 2026-08-08.
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Last updated 2026-08-08. Nutrition values are estimates for general tracking and are not medical advice. Recipes and restaurant portions vary. Calofy AI is designed for practical daily consistency, not lab-grade measurement.