⏱ 20 min totalGrilled cheese sandwich
Per 1 serving · 105 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g14% of calories
- Carbs24g24% of calories
- Fat29g63% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Grilled cheese sandwich (105 g) has 408 calories, with 14 g of protein, 24 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (63% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), Vitamin A (24% DV) and calcium (28% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 84% and 25% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Vitamin A24%
- Calcium28%
- Phosphorus37%
- Manganese54%
- Selenium41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin E15%
- Thiamine19%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Niacin16%
- Vitamin B610%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat84%
- Cholesterol25%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Preheat skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Generously butter one side of a slice of bread. Place bread butter-side-down onto the preheated skillet.
- 3
Add 1 slice of cheese on top of the bread.
- 4
Butter one side of the remaining slice of bread. Place it butter-side-up on top of the cheese to form the sandwich.
- 5
Grill until the bottom slice is lightly browned, then flip the sandwich over. Continue grilling until the cheese is melted and the other side is browned.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (105 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 219 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 7 μg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 31 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 μg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 10% |
| Choline | 24 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 284 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 169 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 256 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 23 μg | 41% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 59 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 | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 215 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.5 μg | — |
Burning 408 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 77minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 49minCycling (moderate)
- 34minRunning (6 mph)
- 57minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Grilled cheese sandwich?
One serving of Grilled cheese sandwich (1 serving) has 408 calories, which works out to 387 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Grilled cheese sandwich high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% 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 Grilled cheese sandwich 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 Grilled cheese sandwich?
438 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Grilled cheese sandwich?
2.5 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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