Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Moderate nutritional value
Melted cheese between slices of bread.
A grilled cheese sandwich is two slices of bread with cheese, usually cheddar or American, buttered on the outside and cooked in a pan until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. It is high in fat, much of it saturated, and in sodium, with refined carbohydrate from the bread and moderate protein from the cheese. Pair it with tomato soup or a salad; whole-grain bread adds fiber.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15g | 26.8% |
| Fat | 24g | 34.3% |
| Carbs | 26g | 8.7% |
| Simple Sugars | 9.1g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 16.9g | Estimate |
| Water | 33g | 1.3% |
| Calories | 370 | 16.4% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 13.68 | g | 68.4% |
| Monounsaturated | 6.43 | g | 25.7% |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.37 | g | 10.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.411 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 5 | mg | 0.6% |
| Omega-6 | 0.959 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.36 | g | 18.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.64 | mg |
| Selenium | 22 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 213 | mcg | 23.7% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.114 | mg | 9.5% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.229 | mg | 17.6% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.84 | mg | 5.3% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.066 | mg | 3.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 21.2 | mcg | 5.3% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.501 | mcg | 20.9% |
| vitamin C | 0 | mg | 0.0% |
| vitamin D | 0.264 (11 IU) | mcg | 1.8% |
| vitamin E | 0.637 | mg | 4.2% |
| vitamin K | 1.84 | mcg | 1.5% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 377 | mg | 37.7% |
| iron | 0.593 | mg | 3.3% |
| magnesium | 21.9 | mg | 5.5% |
| phosphorus | 245 | mg | 35.0% |
| potassium | 89.8 | mg | 3.5% |
| sodium | 567 | mg | 24.7% |
| zinc | 1.93 | mg | 17.5% |
| copper | 0.056 | mg | 6.2% |
| manganese | 0.24 | mg | 10.4% |
| selenium | 22 | mcg | 40.0% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 349 | mg | 49.9% | 122% |
| Isoleucine | 733 | mg | 52.4% | 137% |
| Leucine | 1212 | mg | 44.4% | 111% |
| Lysine limiting | 592 | mg | 28.2% | 69% |
| Methionine | 480 | mg | 45.7% | 117% |
| Phenylalanine | 1358 | mg | 77.6% | 185% |
| Threonine | 614 | mg | 58.5% | 138% |
| Tryptophan | 308 | mg | 110.0% | 261% |
| Valine | 848 | mg | 46.6% | 119% |
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Recipe
See full recipeIngredients
- Bread slices 2
- Cheddar cheese, sliced 60 g
- Butter, softened 15 g
Instructions
- 1
Butter one side of each bread slice.
- 2
Place one slice butter-side down in a cold skillet and lay the cheese on top.
- 3
Cap with the second slice, butter-side up.
- 4
Cook over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes until the underside is golden.
- 5
Flip carefully and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- 6
Remove, cut diagonally, and serve immediately.