Cheese pizza vs cheese quesadilla: which is healthier?
Cheese pizza is more nutrient-dense, scoring 23/100 against 15/100 for cheese quesadilla. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cheese pizza
268 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice: 107 g
Higher scoreCheese quesadilla
349 kcal per 100 g. 1 quesadilla: 175 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCheese pizza268 vs 349 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCheese quesadilla10 vs 14 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even2.2 vs 2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCheese quesadilla3.6 vs 2.1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumCheese pizza152 vs 106 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatCheese pizza4.3 vs 9.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cheese pizza, 100 g | Cheese quesadilla, 100 g | Cheese pizza, 107 g | Cheese quesadilla, 175 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 268 kcal | 349 kcal | 287 kcal | 611 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 14 g | 11 g | 25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g | 28 g | 31 g | 49 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 2.1 g | 3.8 g | 3.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 2 g | 2.4 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 20 g | 13 g | 35 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.3 g | 9.5 g | 4.6 g | 17 g |
| Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 0 mg | 1.3 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 66 µg | 89 µg | 71 µg | 156 µg |
| Potassium | 152 mg | 106 mg | 163 mg | 186 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 2.3 mg | 2.4 mg | 4 mg |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 348 mg | 192 mg | 608 mg |
| Magnesium | 23 mg | 23 mg | 25 mg | 40 mg |
| Sodium | 447 mg | 664 mg | 478 mg | 1161 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.