Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese⏱ 15 min total

Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese

Per 1 serving · 124 g · 3 ingredients

Calories
419
21%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    22g
    21% of calories
  • Carbs
    25g
    24% of calories
  • Fat
    26g
    55% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese (124 g) has 419 calories, with 22 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (44% DV), thiamine (23% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 64% and 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
338cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.2g
Net carbs
21g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.4g
2.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein44%
  • Thiamine23%
  • Riboflavin (B2)28%
  • Vitamin B1223%
  • Calcium47%
  • Phosphorus57%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin A17%
  • Vitamin E13%
  • Niacin19%
  • Vitamin B614%
  • Folate (B9)10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium30%
  • Saturated fat64%
  • Cholesterol22%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min
  1. 1

    Cook the bacon in a pan until crisp, then remove and reserve the fat.

  2. 2

    Place a slice of cheese on one slice of bread, add the bacon, then top with another slice of cheese and the second slice of bread.

  3. 3

    Heat the reserved bacon fat over medium heat, add the sandwich to the pan, and cook for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (124 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A149 μg
17%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.4 μg
3%
Vitamin E2 mg
13%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine0.3 mg
23%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
28%
Niacin3 mg
19%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
14%
Folate (B9)38 μg
10%
Vitamin B121 μg
23%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%
Choline30 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium469 mg
47%
Iron2 mg
19%
Potassium209 mg
4%
Magnesium59 mg
14%
Phosphorus401 mg
57%
Zinc3 mg
28%
Copper0.2 mg
18%
Manganese1 mg
53%
Selenium33 μg
59%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene49 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride20 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.4 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol145 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch16 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.4 μg—

Burning 419 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 79min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 50min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 35min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 59min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese?

One serving of Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese (1 serving) has 419 calories, which works out to 338 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese high in protein?

It provides a solid 22 g of protein per serving (44% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 24% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese?

695 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Bacon and Cheddar Grilled Cheese?

2.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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