Calories in Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread
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Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread contains 256 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (102 g) provides about 261 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 28% from fat and 20% 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 34% of the Daily Value for selenium, 33% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 27% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 256 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.9 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.1 g | 21% |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 759 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 33.3 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 6.4 g | |
| Protein C | 12.8 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A C | 103 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 2.2 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 1.2 µg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.33 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.34 mg | 26% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.9 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.087 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 108 µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.46 µg | 19% |
| Choline C | 23.5 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 342 mg | 26% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 408 mg | 33% |
| Potassium C | 205 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.085 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 18.8 µg | 34% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- Fat 28%
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
- Protein12.8 gabove the median for cheese sandwiches (median 12.7 g)
- Sugars6.4 gin the top quarter of cheese sandwiches (median 4.8 g)
- Fat7.9 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)
- Sodium759 mgabove the median for cheese sandwiches (median 756 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.3 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 | 1.3 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 | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.09 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.18 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.61 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.9 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.81 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 33 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 26 µg |
| Retinol C | 100 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 42.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 51 µg |
| Folate, food C | 22 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg sandwich on bagel | 251 | 12 g | 31.8 g | 8.4 g |
| PAPA JOHN'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Original Crust | 260 | 11.5 g | 32.7 g | 9.3 g |
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH (without tartar sauce) | 243 | 12.5 g | 31.1 g | 7.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
| Egg sandwich on bagel, with ham | 238 | 12.6 g | 28.9 g | 8 g |
| Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; with condiments | 263 | 13.3 g | 29.6 g | 10.2 g |
| Hamburger (McDonalds) | 263 | 13.3 g | 29.6 g | 10.2 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust | 265 | 13.4 g | 31.5 g | 9.5 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 256 kcal. 1 sandwich (102 g): about 261 kcal.
Is cheese sandwich high in protein?
Cheese sandwich contains 12.8 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.1 g in 1 sandwich (102 g). About 20% 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 33.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 6.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheese sandwich?
Cheese sandwich contains 7.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.1 g is saturated (21% 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 (34% DV), phosphorus (33% DV), Thiamin (B1) (27% DV), Folate (B9) (27% DV) and calcium (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheese sandwich?
100 g contains 759 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 8, 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 2705799. 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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