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Fans put the Cook Out chicken quesadilla ahead of Taco Bell's, and the nutrition guide gives them 19 grams of protein to argue with. The full-size chicken quesadilla is 4.3 oz and 449 calories with 28 grams of fat, 12 grams of saturated fat and 36% of the daily calcium. The $1.99 board item is the 220-calorie tray-size version.
- 19 g
- Protein, full-size
- 449
- Calories, full-size
- 36%
- Calcium daily value
- $1.99
- Typical price
6 more than cheese
Tray-size is 220 on the board
Plus 12% iron
Tray-size on the board
Why do fans prefer it to Taco Bell's?
The chicken quesadilla is the most discussed version on social media, and the praise is specific. One reviewer calls it a fan favorite and says it beats Taco Bell's. Another pairs it with a BBQ sandwich, grilled onions, bacon and queso, and a Cheddar Style order appears in several posts. A YouTube reviewer tested the chicken quesadilla beside a cheeseburger quesadilla, a ranch chicken wrap and cheese bites.
What do the two sizes weigh?
| Tray-size (board) | Full-size (guide) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | 449 |
| Fat | Not listed | 28 g |
| Carbs | Not listed | 31 g |
| Protein | Not listed | 19 g |
| Sodium | Not listed | 788 mg |
| Weight | Not listed | 4.3 oz |
The chicken adds 94 calories and 6 grams of protein to the cheese quesadilla.
How does it fit in a tray?
As a Regular Tray main it appears as 2 Quesadillas (Chicken or Beef) at 440 to 520 calories on our tray menu, and as a single Jr. Tray main at 220 to 260.
Who should pick the chicken quesadilla?
Anyone after a cheap, cheesy main with some chicken. Compare it with the cheese and beef versions.