Mushroom risotto vs cheese quesadilla: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: mushroom risotto scores 14/100 and cheese quesadilla 15/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Mushroom risotto
134 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 400 g
Cheese quesadilla
349 kcal per 100 g. 1 quesadilla: 175 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesMushroom risotto134 vs 349 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCheese quesadilla3.6 vs 14 g per 100 g
- More fiberCheese quesadilla0.3 vs 2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarMushroom risotto1.2 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumMushroom risotto166 vs 106 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatMushroom risotto2 vs 9.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Mushroom risotto, 100 g | Cheese quesadilla, 100 g | Mushroom risotto, 400 g | Cheese quesadilla, 175 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 134 kcal | 349 kcal | 536 kcal | 611 kcal |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 14 g | 14 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | 28 g | 75 g | 49 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g | 2.1 g | 4.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 2 g | 1.2 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 4.4 g | 20 g | 18 g | 35 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g | 9.5 g | 8.2 g | 17 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.7 mg | 0 mg | 6.8 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 37 µg | 89 µg | 146 µg | 156 µg |
| Potassium | 166 mg | 106 mg | 663 mg | 186 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2.3 mg | 1.7 mg | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 56 mg | 348 mg | 225 mg | 608 mg |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 23 mg | 45 mg | 40 mg |
| Sodium | 318 mg | 664 mg | 1270 mg | 1161 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.