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Nutritional Profile of Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 57 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for 13 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Calcium, Ca (Minerals)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 18 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for seven nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Lauric Acid (12:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Palmitic Acid (16:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Stearic Acid (18:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Grilled Cheese Sandwich
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 28.7 g | 8.1 g | 123 | 847 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.2 g | 340.2 mg | 49 | 246 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 5 g | 1.4 g | 127 | 1174 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 5.1 g | 1.4 g | 130 | 931 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.8 g | 793.8 mg | 201 | 948 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 9.5 g | 2.7 g | 7 | 320 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 19.2 g | 5.4 g | 33 | 458 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 396 mg | 112.3 mg | 6 | 139 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 396 mg | 112.3 mg | 5 | 199 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 279 mg | 79.1 mg | 4 | 120 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 177 mg | 50.2 mg | 6 | 230 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 447 mg | 126.7 mg | 12 | 342 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1.3 g | 371.4 mg | 6 | 224 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 4.3 g | 1.2 g | 19 | 534 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.9 g | 541.5 mg | 20 | 473 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 39 | 210 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 130 | 938 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 138 | 763 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 36 mg | 10.2 mg | 98 | 438 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 103 | 421 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 5 mg | 1.4 mg | 35 | 192 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 83 | 333 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 83 | 282 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.5 g | 703.1 mg | 194 | 909 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 284 mg | 80.5 mg | 198 | 672 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 25 | 163 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 3.1 g | 132 | 601 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 82 µg | 23.2 µg | 68 | 373 |
| Folate, food | 17 µg | 4.8 µg | 77 | 272 |
| Folate, total | 55 µg | 15.6 µg | 74 | 329 |
| Folic Acid | 38 µg | 10.8 µg | 44 | 227 |
| Niacin | 2.5 mg | 717.2 µg | 266 | 1175 |
| Riboflavin | 282 µg | 79.9 µg | 73 | 529 |
| Thiamin | 224 µg | 63.5 µg | 146 | 660 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0.2 µg | 151 | 674 |
| Vitamin B6 | 226 µg | 64.1 µg | 137 | 755 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.5 mg | 413.9 µg | 99 | 497 |
| beta-Carotene | 131 µg | 37.1 µg | 352 | 1035 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 8 µg | 2.3 µg | 61 | 177 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 382 | 991 |
| Phylloquinone | 6.5 µg | 1.8 µg | 332 | 858 |
| Retinol | 175 µg | 49.6 µg | 21 | 304 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 187 µg | 53 µg | 70 | 523 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.5 µg | 0.7 µg | 19 | 130 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 610 mg | 172.9 mg | 7 | 125 |
| Copper, Cu | 74 µg | 21 µg | 183 | 775 |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 mg | 589.7 µg | 95 | 713 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 64 | 319 |
| Phosphorus, P | 339 mg | 96.1 mg | 36 | 325 |
| Potassium, K | 170 mg | 48.2 mg | 247 | 728 |
| Selenium, Se | 17.9 µg | 5.1 µg | 162 | 512 |
| Sodium, Na | 790 mg | 224 mg | 49 | 362 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.3 mg | 357.2 µg | 173 | 787 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 12.5 mg | 97 | 337 |
| Choline | 21.7 mg | 6.2 mg | 411 | 939 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 37.5 g | 10.6 g | 581 | 1861 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 331 kcal | 93.8 kcal | 47 | 357 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sandwich | 116.0 g | 4.1 oz |
49 Similar Meals, Entrees, or Side Dishes
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| Cheese Sandwich | No of Nutrients |
| 57 | |
(American Cheese, No Spread, On Wheat Bread) | 58 |
(American Cheese, No Spread, On White Bread) | 57 |
(American Cheese, No Spread, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 58 |
(Cheddar Cheese, No Spread, On Wheat Bread) | 54 |
(Cheddar Cheese, No Spread, On White Bread) | 53 |
(Cheddar Cheese, No Spread, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 54 |
(No Spread, On Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 53 |
(No Spread, On Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 55 |
(No Spread, On White Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 52 |
(No Spread, On White Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 54 |
(No Spread, On Whole Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 53 |
(No Spread, On Whole Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 55 |
(With Butter, American Cheese, On Wheat Bread) | 58 |
(With Butter, American Cheese, On White Bread) | 57 |
(With Butter, American Cheese, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 58 |
(With Butter, Cheddar Cheese, On Wheat Bread) | 54 |
(With Butter, Cheddar Cheese, On White Bread) | 53 |
(With Butter, Cheddar Cheese, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 54 |
(With Butter, On Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 53 |
(With Butter, On Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 55 |
(With Butter, On White Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 52 |
(With Butter, On White Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 54 |
(With Butter, On Whole Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 53 |
(With Butter, On Whole Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 55 |
(With Mayonnaise, American Cheese, On Wheat Bread) | 58 |
(With Mayonnaise, American Cheese, On White Bread) | 57 |
(With Mayonnaise, American Cheese, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 58 |
(With Mayonnaise, Cheddar Cheese, On Wheat Bread) | 57 |
(With Mayonnaise, Cheddar Cheese, On White Bread) | 55 |
(With Mayonnaise, Cheddar Cheese, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 57 |
(With Mayonnaise, On Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 56 |
(With Mayonnaise, On Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 57 |
(With Mayonnaise, On White Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 54 |
(With Mayonnaise, On White Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 56 |
(With Mayonnaise, On Whole Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat American Cheese) | 56 |
(With Mayonnaise, On Whole Wheat Bread, Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese) | 57 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | No of Nutrients |
(American Cheese, On Wheat Bread) | 58 |
(American Cheese, On White Bread) | 57 |
(American Cheese, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 58 |
(Cheddar Cheese, On Wheat Bread) | 54 |
(Cheddar Cheese, On White Bread) | 53 |
(Cheddar Cheese, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 54 |
(Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread) | 53 |
(Reduced Fat American Cheese, On White Bread) | 52 |
(Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 53 |
(Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, On Wheat Bread) | 55 |
(Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, On White Bread) | 54 |
(Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese, On Whole Wheat Bread) | 55 |
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