The Number of Calories in the Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla

The Number of Calories in the Taco Bell Chicken Quesadilla
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Along with tacos, nachos and burritos, Taco Bell offers three quesadillas. The chicken quesadilla option includes three cheeses, grilled chicken, and a spicy jalapeno sauce. When considering this tempting menu option, you should also factor in the chicken quesadilla's caloric content.

Calories

Taco Bell's chicken quesadilla offers 520 calories, according to the nutrition information found on Taco Bell's website.

Daily Caloric Intake

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the chicken quesadilla provides 26 percent of your daily value. The MayoClinic.com explains that a daily value level about 20 percent is considered high in calories.

Lower Calorie Alternatives

If you're in the mood for chicken without a lot of extra calories, Taco Bell's Fresco Ranchero Chicken Soft Taco provides just 170 calories, or 8.5 percent of your daily value.

References

Article reviewed by Melanie Zoltan Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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