Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Thiamin.
The food contains 32.6g 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 19.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.76 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.
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 58, for Tomato and Mozzarella Cheese Sandwich, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 14% | |
| Calories from Fat | 63% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Vitamin A
- Very high in Vitamin C
- High in Thiamin
- Very high in Calcium
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1335 IU | 26.7% | ||
| Vitamin C | 19.6 mg | 32.6% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 1.3% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.37 mg | 24.7% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.23 mg | 13.3% | ||
| Niacin | 2.7 mg | 13.5% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 6.2% | ||
| Folate | 76.4 mcg | 19.1% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 429 mg | 42.9% | ||
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 20.9% | ||
| Magnesium | 12.8 mg | 3.2% | ||
| Phosphorus | 31 mg | 3.1% | ||
| Potassium | 253 mg | 7.2% | ||
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
| Zinc | 0.14 mg | 0.9% | ||
| Copper | 0.09 mg | 4.5% | ||
| Manganese | 0.17 mg | 8.5% | ||
| Selenium | 0.84 mcg | 1.2% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.6 g | 10.9% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.2% | ||
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38.4% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 38.4 g | 59.1% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 12 g | 60% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 549 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.4 g 59.1%
Saturated Fat 12 g 60%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 42.6 mg 14.2%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 32.6 g 10.9%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 1.6 g
Protein 19.2 g 38.4%
Vitamin A 26.7% Vitamin C 32.6%
Calcium 42.9% Iron 20.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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