How Many Calories ... in Quesadillas?
Quesadillas are a standby meal for many people -- no matter where you get them, they're typically fairly satisfying and decent tasting. After all, how can you go wrong with some cheese and perhaps a bit of meat and vegetables baked between tortillas? Even if the quesadilla is bland, the salsa and sour cream that comes with it is sure to spice things up. Really, It's a fairly fool-proof dish. But taste isn't everything, especially if you're watching what you eat. And as a rule of thumb, anything that lists cheese as it's main ingredient is probably not the best choice calorie-wise. But how bad are quesadillas? I picked a fairly average-sounding dish -- the Fajita Steak Quesadillas with guacamole from Chili's -- and did a bit of investigating. What did I find? Cast your vote:
The answer is 2020 Calories! And 111 g of fat! 54 g of saturated fat too, according to the Daily Plate. Good lord! Of course, this isn't true of all quesadillas at every restaurant, but it's a good reminder that restaurant food can have some shocking nutritional truths behind it. An average-sized woman should probably only have 2000 calories a day, especially if she's trying to lose weight, so if this is you, make sure you share this dish or skip it altogether.
Want to have quesdillas without ruining your diet? Make your own at home using partly-skim cheese, lots of veggies and two small, whole-wheat tortillas. Or check out these recipes:
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