A quesadilla is a Mexican dish that consists of tortillas filled with cheese and other ingredients, such as ham. Because cheese and ham are high in fat, this meal is high in calories and may not be a good choice if you're dieting.
Calories
One ham and cheese quesadilla contains 560 calories. This meal provides 28 percent of your daily diet, if you adhere to the suggested intake of 2,000 calories each day. The Mayo Clinic notes that it would take more than two hours of weightlifting to burn 560 calories.
Fat
A ham and cheese quesadilla contains 23 g of fat, with 10 g of saturated fat. Too much saturated fat may increase your risk of heart disease, so you should limit daily intake to 16 g, says the American Heart Association.
Protein
Ham and cheese quesadillas are rich in protein, with 26 g per quesadilla. Protein helps build muscle and other bodily tissues.
Carbohydrates
One ham and cheese quesadilla contains 63 g of carbohydrates. Of these carbohydrates, 6 g come from fiber. The Harvard School of Public Health suggests consuming at least 20 g of fiber each day, as the nutrient may reduce your risk of heart disease and colon cancer.
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