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Nutritional Profile of Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
We got 53 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks high (Top 250) for six nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 17 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Calcium, Ca (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 top-of-the-line (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Butyric Acid (4:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Caproic Acid (6:0) (Saturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Caprylic Acid (8:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Capric Acid (10:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Myristic Acid (14:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Fatty Acids, total saturated (Fatty Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
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 (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
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 (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
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 (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
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 (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
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 (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
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 (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
In food category: Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 27.4 g | 7.8 g | 135 | 875 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.8 g | 793.8 mg | 33 | 222 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 5.6 g | 1.6 g | 112 | 1122 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 4.5 g | 1.3 g | 174 | 1034 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.4 g | 688.9 mg | 234 | 1021 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 7.9 g | 2.2 g | 21 | 471 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 16.2 g | 4.6 g | 63 | 532 |
| Saturated Fats (8) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Butyric Acid (4:0) | 401 mg | 113.7 mg | 5 | 137 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 310 mg | 87.9 mg | 13 | 245 |
| Caproic Acid (6:0) | 243 mg | 68.9 mg | 9 | 139 |
| Caprylic Acid (8:0) | 163 mg | 46.2 mg | 11 | 243 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 351 mg | 99.5 mg | 21 | 393 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 1.1 g | 303.3 mg | 13 | 253 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 3.6 g | 1 g | 41 | 644 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.7 g | 476.3 mg | 35 | 516 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.2 g | 1.2 g | 172 | 1046 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 215 mg | 61 mg | 140 | 768 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 111 | 451 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 86 | 336 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 1 mg | 0.3 mg | 94 | 293 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 2.2 g | 609.5 mg | 224 | 991 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 277 mg | 78.5 mg | 204 | 679 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 3.5 g | 111 | 546 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 43 µg | 12.2 µg | 107 | 412 |
| Folate, food | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 62 | 257 |
| Folate, total | 38 µg | 10.8 µg | 91 | 347 |
| Folic Acid | 6 µg | 1.7 µg | 76 | 259 |
| Niacin | 2.6 mg | 737.1 µg | 257 | 1161 |
| Riboflavin | 288 µg | 81.6 µg | 68 | 523 |
| Thiamin | 189 µg | 53.6 µg | 180 | 695 |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 µg | 0.1 µg | 165 | 688 |
| Vitamin B6 | 246 µg | 69.7 µg | 119 | 735 |
| Vitamin C | 100 µg | 28.3 µg | 228 | 622 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.3 mg | 374.2 µg | 112 | 511 |
| beta-Carotene | 71 µg | 20.1 µg | 411 | 1095 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 31 µg | 8.8 µg | 394 | 1003 |
| Phylloquinone | 9.1 µg | 2.6 µg | 306 | 831 |
| Retinol | 174 µg | 49.3 µg | 22 | 305 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 180 µg | 51 µg | 72 | 530 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.1 µg | 0.6 µg | 23 | 135 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 278 mg | 78.8 mg | 41 | 271 |
| Copper, Cu | 110 µg | 31.2 µg | 147 | 739 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.7 mg | 481.9 µg | 132 | 751 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 41 mg | 11.6 mg | 49 | 288 |
| Phosphorus, P | 389 mg | 110.3 mg | 24 | 279 |
| Potassium, K | 220 mg | 62.4 mg | 197 | 678 |
| Selenium, Se | 18.9 µg | 5.4 µg | 152 | 502 |
| Sodium, Na | 754 mg | 213.8 mg | 62 | 396 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg | 442.3 µg | 143 | 757 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 106 | 346 |
| Choline | 25.3 mg | 7.2 mg | 377 | 903 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 40.6 g | 11.5 g | 560 | 1812 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 303 kcal | 85.9 kcal | 70 | 385 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Reduced Fat American Cheese, On Wheat Bread)
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 |
11 Similar Meals, Entrees, or Side Dishes
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| 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 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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