⏱ 16 min totalQuick and Easy Grilled Cheese
Per 1 serving · 128 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g17% of calories
- Carbs25g21% of calories
- Fat32g62% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Quick and Easy Grilled Cheese (128 g) has 471 calories, with 21 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 32 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), Vitamin A (28% DV) and Vitamin K (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 93% and 29% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein41%
- Vitamin A28%
- Vitamin K21%
- Riboflavin (B2)26%
- Vitamin B1221%
- Calcium47%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber12%
- Vitamin E15%
- Thiamine19%
- Niacin16%
- Vitamin B611%
- Folate (B9)10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
- Saturated fat93%
- Cholesterol29%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tsp Rosemary
¼ tsp Dill
¼ tbsp, chopped Basil
¼ tbsp Parsley
2 slice Whole wheat bread
1 tbsp Butter
2 slice (1 oz) Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Chop the dill, parsley, rosemary, and basil.
- 2
Spread 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each bread slice. Place the Cheddar slices on the unbuttered side of one bread slice. Sprinkle the parsley, basil, rosemary, and dill on the unbuttered side of the other bread slice. Sandwich the slices together with the buttered sides facing out.
- 3
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, place the sandwich in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until the cheese has melted.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (128 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 251 μg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 25 μg | 21% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 41 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 27 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 475 mg | 47% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 388 mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 27% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 30 μg | 55% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 140 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 20 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 239 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.4 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 471 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 89minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 57minCycling (moderate)
- 39minRunning (6 mph)
- 66minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quick and Easy Grilled Cheese?
One serving of Quick and Easy Grilled Cheese (1 serving) has 471 calories, which works out to 368 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quick and Easy 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 17% 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 Quick and Easy Grilled Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 21 g of net carbs and 21% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Quick and Easy Grilled Cheese?
618 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Quick and Easy Grilled Cheese?
2.6 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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