How to order it
Soft Shell Tortilla·Chipotle Shredded Chicken·Chipotle Pepper Paste·Quesadilla Four Cheese Blend·Chipotle Ranch
How we scored it
This product is heavily processed and contains multiple harmful ingredients, including soybean oil, canola oil, and hydrogenated oils, which are associated with negative health impacts. The presence of enriched wheat flour and various additives further detracts from its nutritional quality.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 quesadilla (210 g) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 590 | |
| Total fat | 34g | 44% |
| Saturated fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans fat | 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1370mg | 60% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Sugars | 2g | |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
Taco John's's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Soybean Oil and Hydrogenated Soybean OilVery Bad
Hydrogenated soybean oil contains trans fats, which are associated with increased heart disease risk.
Soybean OilVery Bad
Soybean oil is a highly processed seed oil that may promote inflammation when consumed in excess.
See more about Soybean Oil →Canola OilVery Bad
Canola oil is a refined seed oil that can contain trans fats and omega-6 fatty acids linked to inflammation.
See more about Canola Oil →Corn OilVery Bad
Corn oil is a processed seed oil that may promote inflammation and is linked to health concerns.
See more about Corn Oil →Enriched Wheat FlourBad
Enriched wheat flour is highly processed and stripped of natural nutrients, which can contribute to less healthy dietary choices.
See more about Enriched Wheat Flour →Wheat FlourBad
Wheat flour is refined and lacks the fiber and nutrients found in whole grains, making it less nutritious.
See more about Wheat Flour →Vegetable ShorteningBad
Vegetable shortening often contains trans fats, which are linked to negative cardiovascular effects.
See more about Vegetable Shortening →Mono- and DiglyceridesBad
These emulsifiers are processed fats that may contain trans fats or other unhealthy residues.
See more about Mono- and Diglycerides →Scout's score is an independent read of Taco John's's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored October 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Taco John's menu.