Taco Bell Cheese Quesadilla: 440 calories
- 18gProtein
- 43gCarbs
- 22gFat
- 980mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Taco Bell Nutrition Information (U.S., tacobell.com table served by Nutritionix), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ. For allergens, see Taco Bell official allergen information.
Taco Bell Cheese Quesadilla nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese Quesadilla | 440 | 18g | 43g | 22g | 980mg | 11g | 3g | 4g | 22% |
The Taco Bell Cheese Quesadilla is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day and 43% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Cheese Quesadilla ranks
- The Cheese Quesadilla is the 6th lightest of the 20 items in the Taco Bell “Specialties, Nachos & Chicken” menu, and 12th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 58 items of the same kind we track at 2 chains, it is the 29th lightest; their average is 472 calories.
How to make a Taco Bell order lighter
- Order the Crispy Chicken Strips (2 pc) instead: 210 fewer calories, 14g protein.
- Order the 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt instead: 120 fewer calories, 20g protein.
- Order the Crispy Chicken Nuggets (5 pc) instead: 120 fewer calories, 26g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Taco Bell Cheese Quesadilla takes about 99 minutes of brisk walking, 46 minutes of running (5 mph) or 46 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie tacos and burritos at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- QDOBA Keto Bowl (Chicken): 400 calories, 33g protein
Questions people ask
The Taco Bell Cheese Quesadilla has 440 calories, with 18g of protein, 43g of carbs and 22g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Crispy Chicken Strips (2 pc) has 230 calories, 210 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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