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Does a low-fat quesadilla really exist?
Quesadillas are little more than crispy tortillas filled with lots of melted cheese. Can these Mexican specialties offer much nutrition? Applebee's Tortilla Chicken Melt shows promise. Inside a whole wheat tortilla you'll find roasted chicken, reduced fat cheese and fat-free Ranch dressing among a host of veggies including broccoli, corn and peppers. At Don Pablo's, you can order lunch-size portions until 4 p.m. Their Mesquite-Grilled Chicken Quesadilla is smaller than a regular portion and also includes lean chicken, melted cheese, and pico de gallo salsa. Could the healthy-sounding Applebee's Melt be lower in fat than a lunch portion at Don Pablo's? Take a guess!
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Applebee's Tortilla Chicken Melt |
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| Yes! Applebee's Tortilla Chicken Melt actually is low in fat compared with standard fare. Just by reading the description, you probably noticed all the "green flag" words like reduced fat, whole wheat, and fat-free. Part of their Weight Watchers menu selections, this option is a much better choice than its competition. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy taste of quesadillas for only 13 grams of fat and 480 calories. You'll also get an added boost of 6 grams of fiber, which is rare for most restaurant fare. Don Pablo's Lunch Size portion is still much worse in the fat and calorie department. Their Mesquite-Grilled Chicken Quesadilla contains 773 calories and an unhealthy 39 grams of fat (19 of which are saturated). Spend your calories wisely and take advantage of Applebee's Weight Watcher offerings, whether you count points or calories. |
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