Calories in Cuban sandwich
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Cuban sandwich contains 228 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich, any size (190 g) provides about 433 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from carbohydrates and 28% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat and bbq sandwiches on FoodFactly (233 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 54% of the Daily Value for selenium, 30% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 28% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
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 | 228 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.7 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Cholesterol C | 44 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 553 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 16.3 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 2.5 g | |
| Protein C | 15.9 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 33 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.4 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.8 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.37 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.28 mg | 21% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.3 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 43 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.68 µg | 28% |
| Choline C | 45.5 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 159 mg | 12% |
| Iron C | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 197 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 212 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.4 mg | 21% |
| Copper C | 0.088 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 29.6 µg | 54% |
% 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 28%
- Carbohydrates 29%
- Fat 43%
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
- Fiber0.8 gin the lowest quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars2.5 gin the lowest quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 4.8 g)
- Fat10.7 gin the top quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 8.2 g)
- Saturated fat4.4 gin the top quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium553 mgin the top quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 512 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water54.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 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 | 1.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.076 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.06 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.036 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.091 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.4 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.041 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.063 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.003 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 28 µg |
| Retinol C | 32 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 54.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 17 µg |
| Folate, food C | 15 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club sandwich or sub, restaurant | 234 | 16 g | 18.4 g | 10.6 g |
| Chiliburger, with or without cheese, on bun | 232 | 14.8 g | 17.7 g | 11 g |
| Club sandwich on white, with cheese | 241 | 15.8 g | 20.6 g | 10.4 g |
| OLIVE GARDEN, chicken parmigiana without pasta | 211 | 15.3 g | 12.3 g | 11.2 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich or sub, with cheese, restaurant | 208 | 14.2 g | 17.2 g | 9.1 g |
| Club sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 239 | 16.6 g | 19.1 g | 10.5 g |
| Lasagna with chicken or turkey | 205 | 13.7 g | 14 g | 10.4 g |
| Taco, flour tortilla, beef, cheese | 257 | 16.7 g | 18.9 g | 12.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cuban sandwich?
100 g of cuban sandwich has 228 kcal. 1 sandwich, any size (190 g): about 433 kcal.
Is cuban sandwich high in protein?
Cuban sandwich contains 15.9 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.2 g in 1 sandwich, any size (190 g). About 28% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in cuban sandwich?
Cuban sandwich has 16.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cuban sandwich?
Cuban sandwich contains 10.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.4 g is saturated (22% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cuban sandwich contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (54% DV), Thiamin (B1) (30% DV), Vitamin B12 (28% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (21% DV) and zinc (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cuban sandwich?
100 g contains 553 mg of sodium, 24% 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 2706973. 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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