Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sandwich Recipe
Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sandwich has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Riboflavin.
The food contains 41.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 20.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.23 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 56, for Grilled Cheese & Tomato Sandwich, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 17% | |
| Calories from Fat | 49% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Vitamin A
- High in Riboflavin
- High in Dietary Fiber
- Very high in Calcium
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- High in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1210 IU | 24.2% | ||
| Vitamin C | 8.6 mg | 14.3% | ||
| Vitamin D | 9.6 IU | 2.4% | ||
| Vitamin E | 1.6 mg | 5.2% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.23 mg | 15% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.4 mg | 23.4% | ||
| Niacin | 2.9 mg | 14.7% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.24 mg | 11.9% | ||
| Folate | 56.4 mcg | 14.1% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48 mcg | 8% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.63 mg | 6.3% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 458 mg | 45.8% | ||
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23.5% | ||
| Magnesium | 87.2 mg | 21.8% | ||
| Phosphorus | 441 mg | 44.1% | ||
| Potassium | 493.6 mg | 14.1% | ||
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0.1% | ||
| Zinc | 2.9 mg | 19.3% | ||
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 14.9% | ||
| Manganese | 1.6 mg | 80.6% | ||
| Selenium | 33.9 mcg | 48.4% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 13.8% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 24.8% | ||
| Sugars | 0 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.9 g | 41.8% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 41.2% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 75.5% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.8 g 41.2%
Saturated Fat 15.1 g 75.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 70.3 mg 23.4%
Sodium 2 mg 0.1%
Total Carbohydrates 41.3 g 13.8%
Dietary Fiber 6.2 g24.8%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 20.9 g 41.8%
Vitamin A 24.2% Vitamin C 14.3%
Calcium 45.8% Iron 23.5%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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