Nutrition facts · USDA values per 100 g
Calories & Macros in Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Quick answer
Grilled Cheese Sandwich has 343 kcal per 100 g. 1 sandwich (116 g) has 398 kcal, 12.8 g of protein, 32.6 g of carbs and 24.1 g of fat.
- Calories
- 343kcal
- per 100 g
- Protein
- 11g
- per 100 g
- Carbs
- 28.1g
- per 100 g
- Fat
- 20.8g
- per 100 g
- Protein 13% · 11 g
- Carbs 33% · 28.1 g
- Fat 54% · 20.8 g
Calories in any amount of Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Weigh your portion and type it in, in grams or ounces; it starts at 1 sandwich (116 g). Every value scales from the USDA figures per 100 g, so 250 g has two and a half times the calories of 100 g.
- Calories
- 398kcal
- Protein
- 12.8g
- Carbs
- 32.6g
- Fat
- 24.1g
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28.3 g) | 97 kcal | 3.1 g | 8 g | 5.9 g |
| 50 g | 172 kcal | 5.5 g | 14 g | 10.4 g |
| 100 g | 343 kcal | 11 g | 28.1 g | 20.8 g |
| 150 g | 515 kcal | 16.5 g | 42.1 g | 31.2 g |
| 200 g | 686 kcal | 22.1 g | 56.2 g | 41.6 g |
| 250 g | 858 kcal | 27.6 g | 70.2 g | 52 g |
| 300 g | 1,029 kcal | 33.1 g | 84.3 g | 62.3 g |
| 500 g | 1,715 kcal | 55.2 g | 140.5 g | 103.9 g |
| 1 lb (454 g) | 1,556 kcal | 50 g | 127.4 g | 94.3 g |
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich: 116 g | 398 kcal | 12.8 g | 32.6 g | 24.1 g |
Grilled Cheese Sandwich nutrition facts per 100 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 343 kcal | – |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
| Total fat | 20.8 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.98 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.79 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars | 4.51 g | – |
| Sodium | 822 mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2.01 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 293 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.32 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 189 µg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.28 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 6.5 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.51 µg | 21% |
| Folate (DFE) | 80 µg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.22 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.25 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.51 mg | 16% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | – |
| Alcohol | 0 g | – |
| Water | 36.5 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much 100 g contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. "Not reported" means USDA has no measurement for this food, not that it contains none.
How Grilled Cheese Sandwich fits common diet targets
- Net carbs
- 26.9g
- per 100 g
- Protein per 100 kcal
- 3.2g
- Energy density
- 3.43kcal/g
- medium
- Net carbs are total carbohydrate minus fiber: 28.1 g − 1.2 g = 26.9 g per 100 g. Low-carb plans usually count these.
- Protein per 100 kcal compares how much protein each food gives for the same calories: Grilled Cheese Sandwich gives 3.2 g.
- Energy density is calories per gram. At 3.43 kcal/g, Grilled Cheese Sandwich is medium on the CDC's scale (very low below 0.6, low to 1.5, medium to 4, high above 4); lower-density foods give a larger portion for the same calories.
Logging Grilled Cheese Sandwich: what to know
One grilled cheese sandwich of American cheese on white bread weighs 116 g in this entry. Energy is 343 kcal per 100 g and fat 20.8 g, and extra butter or a thicker cheese will push a homemade sandwich off the entry. Tomato soup or fries alongside are separate entries.
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Values are USDA averages for the food as described below; a single piece varies with variety, ripeness and preparation. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
USDA describes this food as “Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread” (FoodData Central FNDDS (Survey Foods) 2024-10-31). Want your own numbers? The macro calculator sets a daily target to compare against.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2705802, retrieved . How we calculate.