Calories in Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread
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Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread contains 295 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (102 g) provides about 301 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 40% from carbohydrates and 18% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cheese sandwiches on FoodFactly (315 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 43% of the Daily Value for selenium, 41% of the Daily Value for calcium and 29% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 295 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.5 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.9 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol C | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 848 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29.7 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 5 g | |
| Protein C | 13.6 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 108 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 2.7 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.5 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.25 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 54 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.61 µg | 25% |
| Choline C | 23.8 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 532 mg | 41% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 45 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 362 mg | 29% |
| Potassium C | 196 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 23.8 µg | 43% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 18%
- Carbohydrates 40%
- Fat 41%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.6 gabove the median for cheese sandwiches (median 12.7 g)
- Fiber3.2 gin the top quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars5 gabove the median for cheese sandwiches (median 4.8 g)
- Fat13.5 gbelow the median for cheese sandwiches (median 16.2 g)
- Saturated fat6.9 gin the lowest quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 7.9 g)
- Sodium848 mgin the top quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 756 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water39.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.28 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 1 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.044 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 57 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 53 µg |
| Retinol C | 103 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 6 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 39.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 8 µg |
| Folate, food C | 39 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheese sandwich
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese sandwich, NFS | 297 | 12.5 g | 31.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread | 297 | 12.5 g | 31.9 g | 13.3 g |
| Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread | 325 | 15.1 g | 30 g | 16.1 g |
| Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat bread | 323 | 16.3 g | 27.7 g | 16.3 g |
| Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread | 256 | 12.8 g | 33.3 g | 7.9 g |
| Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat bread | 254 | 14 g | 31.1 g | 8.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, thin crust | 302 | 12.9 g | 31.2 g | 14 g |
| Pizza, with meat, whole wheat thick crust | 284 | 12.5 g | 28.1 g | 14 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Crunchy Thin Crust | 298 | 12.3 g | 28.2 g | 15.1 g |
| Pizza, cheese, whole wheat thin crust | 267 | 11.8 g | 28.6 g | 12.4 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 291 | 12.2 g | 32.1 g | 12.6 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Sausage Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 287 | 11.9 g | 29.4 g | 13.5 g |
| DOMINO'S 14" Pepperoni Pizza, Ultimate Deep Dish Crust | 283 | 11.5 g | 31.9 g | 12.1 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments | 270 | 13.5 g | 25.5 g | 12.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheese sandwich?
100 g of cheese sandwich has 295 kcal. 1 sandwich (102 g): about 301 kcal.
Is cheese sandwich high in protein?
Cheese sandwich contains 13.6 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.9 g in 1 sandwich (102 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese sandwiches, that is above the median (median 12.7 g).
How many carbs are in cheese sandwich?
Cheese sandwich has 29.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese sandwich?
Cheese sandwich contains 13.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.9 g is saturated (34% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheese sandwich contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (43% DV), calcium (41% DV), phosphorus (29% DV), Vitamin B12 (25% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese sandwich?
100 g contains 848 mg of sodium, 37% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705796. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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