Calories in Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat bread
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Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat bread contains 254 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (102 g) provides about 259 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from fat and 22% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cheese sandwiches on FoodFactly, where the median is 315 kcal per 100 g across 14 foods.
100 g provides 39% of the Daily Value for selenium, 35% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 25% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 254 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.1 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 753 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.1 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 6.4 g | |
| Protein C | 14 g | 28% |
| Vitamin A C | 103 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 2.2 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.32 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.3 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.26 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.32 mg | 25% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 56 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.46 µg | 19% |
| Choline C | 27.4 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 313 mg | 24% |
| Iron C | 1.9 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 47 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus C | 439 mg | 35% |
| Potassium C | 247 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 1.8 mg | 16% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 21.4 µg | 39% |
% 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 49%
- Fat 29%
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
- Protein14 gin the top quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 12.7 g)
- Fiber3.2 gin the top quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars6.4 gin the top quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 4.8 g)
- Fat8.1 gin the lowest quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 16.2 g)
- Saturated fat4.1 gin the lowest quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 7.9 g)
- Sodium753 mgbelow the median for cheese sandwiches (median 756 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water43.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.94 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.087 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.6 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 34 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 37 µg |
| Retinol C | 100 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 43.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 8 µg |
| Folate, food C | 41 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, American cheese, on wheat bread | 295 | 13.6 g | 29.7 g | 13.5 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza, cheese, from school lunch, medium crust | 250 | 13.7 g | 29.7 g | 8.6 g |
| Pizza, with meat other than pepperoni, from school lunch, medium crust | 254 | 12.9 g | 31.4 g | 8.5 g |
| Pizza, cheese, from school lunch, thin crust | 247 | 12.7 g | 31.3 g | 7.9 g |
| Pizza, with meat other than pepperoni, from school lunch, thin crust | 250 | 12.6 g | 32.2 g | 7.8 g |
| Pizza, with pepperoni, from school lunch, medium crust | 256 | 13.6 g | 29.8 g | 9.2 g |
| Pizza, cheese, from school lunch, thick crust | 254 | 14.6 g | 28.1 g | 9.3 g |
| Pizza with pepperoni, from school lunch, thin crust | 254 | 12.8 g | 31.2 g | 8.6 g |
| Pizza, with meat other than pepperoni, from school lunch, thick crust | 257 | 13.3 g | 30.6 g | 9.1 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 254 kcal. 1 sandwich (102 g): about 259 kcal.
Is cheese sandwich high in protein?
Cheese sandwich contains 14 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.3 g in 1 sandwich (102 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cheese sandwiches, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.7 g).
How many carbs are in cheese sandwich?
Cheese sandwich has 31.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 6.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese sandwich?
Cheese sandwich contains 8.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.1 g is saturated (20% 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 (39% DV), phosphorus (35% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV), calcium (24% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese sandwich?
100 g contains 753 mg of sodium, 33% 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 2705800. 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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