Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese⏱ 30 min total

Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese

Per 1 serving · 252 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
496
25%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    34g
    28% of calories
  • Carbs
    29g
    23% of calories
  • Fat
    27g
    49% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese (252 g) has 496 calories, with 34 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 27 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (49% of calories). It is high in protein (69% DV), Vitamin A (34% DV) and Vitamin E (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 29%, 61% and 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
197cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
6.9g
Net carbs
24g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.5g
4.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein69%
  • Vitamin A34%
  • Vitamin E22%
  • Thiamine27%
  • Riboflavin (B2)35%
  • Niacin54%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber16%
  • Vitamin C10%
  • Vitamin K13%
  • Folate (B9)14%
  • Choline14%
  • Potassium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium29%
  • Saturated fat61%
  • Cholesterol33%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Pound out chicken thin. Slice tomato and peel wide thin strips of carrots.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan.

  3. 3

    Place bread on a baking sheet and top one of the slices with a slice of the cheese, the chicken, tomato, carrot, remaining cheese, and remaining slice of bread. Bake until the cheese melts and and the bread turns golden, about 5-8 minutes.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (252 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A305 μg
34%
Vitamin C9 mg
10%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E3 mg
22%
Vitamin K16 μg
13%
Thiamine0.3 mg
27%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
35%
Niacin9 mg
54%
Vitamin B61 mg
54%
Folate (B9)56 μg
14%
Vitamin B121 μg
26%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
32%
Choline78 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium482 mg
48%
Iron2 mg
25%
Potassium576 mg
12%
Magnesium82 mg
20%
Phosphorus529 mg
76%
Zinc3 mg
31%
Copper0.2 mg
22%
Manganese1 mg
58%
Selenium44 μg
79%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene592 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,588 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride21 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene1,583 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol147 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch16 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan1 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

Burning 496 calories

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

  • 94min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 60min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 41min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 70min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese?

One serving of Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese (1 serving) has 496 calories, which works out to 197 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese high in protein?

It provides a solid 34 g of protein per serving (69% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 28% 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 Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 24 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese?

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

How much sugar is in Chicken Tomato Carrot Grilled Cheese?

4.9 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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