Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich⏱ 10 min total

Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Per 1 serving · 127 g · 4 ingredients

Calories
404
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    19g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    25g
    25% of calories
  • Fat
    26g
    57% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich (127 g) has 404 calories, with 19 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (57% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), thiamine (34% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 33%, 70% and 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
319cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.6g
Net carbs
22g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.7g
2.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein37%
  • Thiamine34%
  • Riboflavin (B2)20%
  • Niacin21%
  • Calcium29%
  • Iron22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber13%
  • Vitamin A19%
  • Vitamin E14%
  • Vitamin B618%
  • Vitamin B1216%
  • Pantothenic acid13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium33%
  • Saturated fat70%
  • Cholesterol25%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    Preheat skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Generously butter one side of a slice of bread. Place bread butter-side-down onto skillet bottom and add 1 slice of cheese and ham.

  3. 3

    Butter a second slice of bread on one side and place butter-side-up on top of sandwich. Grill until lightly browned and flip over; continue grilling until cheese is melted.

  4. 4

    Serve and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (127 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A172 μg
19%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D1 μg
4%
Vitamin E2 mg
14%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine0.4 mg
34%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
20%
Niacin3 mg
21%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
18%
Folate (B9)33 μg
8%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
16%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
13%
Choline46 mg
8%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium292 mg
29%
Iron2 mg
22%
Potassium248 mg
5%
Magnesium56 mg
13%
Phosphorus299 mg
43%
Zinc2 mg
21%
Copper0.2 mg
18%
Manganese1 mg
60%
Selenium28 μg
52%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene48 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride10 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0.1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol168 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch16 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 61 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 404 calories

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

  • 77min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 48min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 34min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 57min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich?

One serving of Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich (1 serving) has 404 calories, which works out to 319 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich high in protein?

It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Ham and Cheese Sandwich keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 25% 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 Ham and Cheese Sandwich?

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

How much sugar is in Grilled Ham and 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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