⏱ 28 min totalGarlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese
Per 1 serving · 258 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein18g23% of calories
- Carbs29g36% of calories
- Fat14g41% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese (258 g) has 304 calories, with 18 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (41% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), dietary fiber (21% DV) and Vitamin A (110% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 28% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein36%
- Dietary fiber21%
- Vitamin A110%
- Vitamin E33%
- Vitamin K503%
- Thiamine30%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C13%
- Vitamin B1216%
- Pantothenic acid10%
- Choline10%
- Potassium15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium28%
- Saturated fat31%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅛ tsp Olive oil
½ cloves, minced Garlic
1 cup Spinach
1 cup Arugula
1 strip Bacon
2 slice, medium Italian bread
⅛ cup, shredded Mozzarella cheese
⅛ cup, shredded Fontina cheese
Directions
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add spinach and arugula, stirring until wilted. Remove the mixture from the pan.
- 2
Return the pan to medium-high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Assemble sandwiches by topping 4 slices of bread with mozzarella, fontina, bacon, and the spinach mixture. Cover with remaining bread slices.
- 4
Heat the pan over medium heat. Cook sandwiches in the pan, pressing down with a plate, for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (258 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 992 μg | 110% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 603 μg | 503% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 46% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) | 324 μg | 81% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 16% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 54 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 451 mg | 45% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 708 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 144 mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 259 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 37% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 27 μg | 49% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 11,270 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.5 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 53 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 304 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 58minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 36minCycling (moderate)
- 25minRunning (6 mph)
- 43minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese?
One serving of Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese (1 serving) has 304 calories, which works out to 118 calories per 100 g. That is about 15% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (36% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% 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 Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 36% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese?
640 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Garlicky Bacon and Spinach Grilled Cheese?
2.3 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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