ON THE BORDER, cheese quesadilla

Nutrition Facts & Diabetes Guide

Protein is a standout here at 17g per 100g. For blood sugar, protein alongside carbs is generally better than carbs alone. Sodium is notable at 677mg per 100g — relevant if you track sodium intake. Saturated fat measures 13.0g per 100g — worth weighing against your overall daily allowance. Glycemic index data is not available for on the border cheese quesadilla from the Sydney University GI Tables (Atkinson et al., 2021), so this page focuses on the measured USDA nutrition profile instead of a GL verdict. Browse the Better Alternatives section below for similar foods that do carry published glycemic load values.

Nutrition Facts

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24.2g
Total Carbs
Net carbs 22.1g
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2.0g
Total Sugar
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2.2g
Dietary Fiber
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16.9g
Protein
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12.98g
Saturated Fat
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677mg
Sodium
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394 kcal
Energy
🛢
25.5g
Total Fat

Nutrition Data: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy Release (April 2018). FDC ID: 169034. CC0 1.0.

This is a TIER 5 nutrition reference page. Glycemic index data is unavailable for this food.

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Dietary reference — not medical advice. This page provides evidence-based dietary reference information for general educational purposes. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual blood sugar responses vary significantly. Always check your blood glucose to understand your personal response to foods, and talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian before changing your diet. Data sources are cited above and publicly available from the USDA and the University of Sydney Glycemic Index Research Service.