Cheese quesadilla
Medium GI
GL 15 per 100 g
- Good protein content
- Moderate glycemic load
Cheese quesadilla has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate).
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Flaxseed and psyllium husk tortillasGL 2.7 per 100 g These provide a similar texture and function to a quesadilla tortilla but with a significantly lower GL of 1 compared to 15, leading to a much smaller blood sugar impact.
- GL 2 per 100 g These offer a savory, handheld alternative to a quesadilla with a much lower GL of 2, helping to stabilize post-meal glucose levels.
Spring rolls wrapped in blanched collard greens - GL 3 per 100 g This is a popular, low-glycemic substitute for grain-based crusts that allows for similar cheesy toppings while reducing the GL from 15 to 3.
Cauliflower pizza base
Forms of Cheese
- no GI
Cheese - GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g mushroom stuffed
Cheese-Stuffed Mushroom - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g high protein
High-protein cheese - GI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g italian type
Italian-type cheese - GI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g brand: micarellilow fat
Light cheese - Queijo frescoGI 27 · GL 1 per 100 g fresh
- Skim white cheeseGI 30 · GL 1 per 100 g skimwhite
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Cheese quesadilla is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 5 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good protein content
- Contains calcium from cheese
- Moderate glycemic load
- High sodium content
- Contains saturated fat
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cheese quesadilla?
Cheese quesadilla has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 15 per 100 g.
Is Cheese quesadilla good for people with insulin resistance?
Cheese quesadilla has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Flaxseed and psyllium husk tortillas.
Which form of Cheese has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cheese in this database, Cheese-Stuffed Mushroom has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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