⏱ 20 min totalSesame Butter Kimchi Grilled Cheese
Per 1 serving · 268 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g17% of calories
- Carbs50g28% of calories
- Fat44g55% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Sesame Butter Kimchi Grilled Cheese (268 g) has 701 calories, with 30 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 44 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV), dietary fiber (20% DV) and Vitamin A (40% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 62%, 121% and 40% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Dietary fiber20%
- Vitamin A40%
- Vitamin K44%
- Thiamine22%
- Riboflavin (B2)41%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E16%
- Folate (B9)12%
- Pantothenic acid16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium62%
- Saturated fat121%
- Cholesterol40%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 tbsp Butter
½ cloves, minced Garlic
½ tbsp Sesame seeds- 🥄½ tbsp Gochujang
2 slice Whole wheat bread
½ cup Kimchi
⅛ cup leaves, whole Basil
½ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup, shredded Fontina cheese
1 tbsp Honey
Directions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the butter, sesame seeds, and minced garlic until well mixed.
- 2
Spread the sesame garlic butter on the outside of each slice of bread.
- 3
On the inside of half the slices, spread gochujang, then layer with cheddar, fontina, kimchi, and basil. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
- 4
Cook each sandwich in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown on each side, about 3-5 minutes per side.
- 5
Serve the sandwiches drizzled with honey.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (268 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 358 μg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 53 μg | 44% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) | 47 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 41% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 16% |
| Choline | 34 mg | 6% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 740 mg | 74% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 366 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 90 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 534 mg | 76% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 41% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 66% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 175 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 22 μg | — |
| Fructose | 10 g | — |
| Galactose | 1 g | — |
| Glucose | 8 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 3 g | — |
| Retinol | 310 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 701 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 133minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 84minCycling (moderate)
- 58minRunning (6 mph)
- 99minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sesame Butter Kimchi Grilled Cheese?
One serving of Sesame Butter Kimchi Grilled Cheese (1 serving) has 701 calories, which works out to 261 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Sesame Butter Kimchi Grilled Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% 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 Sesame Butter Kimchi Grilled Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 45 g of net carbs and 28% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sesame Butter Kimchi Grilled Cheese?
1436 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Sesame Butter Kimchi Grilled Cheese?
26 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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