⏱ 13 min totalColby Jack and Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Per 1 serving · 122 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g19% of calories
- Carbs25g23% of calories
- Fat28g58% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Colby Jack and Cheddar Grilled Cheese (122 g) has 436 calories, with 21 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), Vitamin A (24% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 82% and 25% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein41%
- Vitamin A24%
- Riboflavin (B2)25%
- Vitamin B1220%
- Calcium48%
- Iron21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin E13%
- Thiamine19%
- Niacin16%
- Vitamin B612%
- Pantothenic acid11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
- Saturated fat82%
- Cholesterol25%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Spread butter on one side of a slice of bread and place it butter-side down in the skillet.
- 2
Layer the cheddar and colby cheeses on the bread in the skillet. Butter the other slice of bread and place it on top, butter-side up.
- 3
Cook until each side is golden brown, about 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve and enjoy.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (122 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 214 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 7 μg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 36 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 μg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 26 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 478 mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 57 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 385 mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 26% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 27 μg | 48% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 63 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 10 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 209 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.5 μg | — |
Burning 436 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 83minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 52minCycling (moderate)
- 36minRunning (6 mph)
- 61minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Colby Jack and Cheddar Grilled Cheese?
One serving of Colby Jack and Cheddar Grilled Cheese (1 serving) has 436 calories, which works out to 357 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Colby Jack and Cheddar Grilled Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (41% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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 Colby Jack and Cheddar Grilled Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 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 Colby Jack and Cheddar Grilled Cheese?
610 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Colby Jack 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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