⏱ 40 min totalBuffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Per 1 serving · 206 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein29g22% of calories
- Carbs26g21% of calories
- Fat33g57% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich (206 g) has 512 calories, with 29 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (57% DV), Vitamin A (27% DV) and Vitamin E (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 49%, 69% and 33% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein57%
- Vitamin A27%
- Vitamin E22%
- Vitamin K30%
- Thiamine24%
- Riboflavin (B2)29%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Vitamin C14%
- Folate (B9)12%
- Choline13%
- Potassium10%
- Magnesium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium49%
- Saturated fat69%
- Cholesterol33%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Chicken breast
1 tsp Olive oil
1 dash Black pepper- 🥄1 dash Salt
1 tbsp Hot sauce
½ tbsp Mayonnaise
3 slice Carrots
1 tbsp Celery
1 tbsp chopped Scallions
2 slice Whole wheat bread
2 tsp Butter
¼ oz Blue cheese
¼ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2
Coat the chicken breast with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken and bake for another 10 minutes until cooked through.
- 3
Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then shred with two forks.
- 4
In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, hot sauce, mayonnaise, carrot, celery, and onion.
- 5
Butter the outside of each bread slice. Layer half of the cheeses on one slice, add the buffalo chicken mixture, top with remaining cheese, and close with the other bread slice.
- 6
Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Grill the sandwich until golden brown and the cheese melts, about 2-4 minutes per side.
- 7
Serve hot and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (206 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 239 μg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 36 μg | 30% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 51% |
| Folate (B9) | 48 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 32% |
| Choline | 73 mg | 13% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 336 mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 462 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 71 mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 413 mg | 59% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 55% |
| Selenium | 37 μg | 67% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 314 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 861 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 11 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 154 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 512 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 97minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 61minCycling (moderate)
- 43minRunning (6 mph)
- 72minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
One serving of Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich (1 serving) has 512 calories, which works out to 248 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich high in protein?
It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (57% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% 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 Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 21% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
1137 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
3.5 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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