Colorado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 75.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 50.4 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 7 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Colorado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches has been given a composite ranking of 48, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 42% | |
Calories from Carbs | 35% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.25 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 47.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.8 mg | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 6.5 IU | 1.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0.25 mg | 16.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 14.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3 mg | 15.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.25 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 64.8 mcg | 16.2% | Top 30% | High |
Folic Acid | 37.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.25 mcg | 4.2% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.5 mg | 5% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 153 mg | 15.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.8 mg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 24.4 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 175.6 mg | 17.6% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 210.3 mg | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 363 mg | 15.1% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.3 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.25 mg | 12.6% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 16.8 mcg | 24% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 19 g | 6.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 7.8% | Top 30% | High |
Starch | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0.6 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 12.7 g | 25.3% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0.3 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 1 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.3 g | 15.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 54.3 g | |||
Ash | 2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 876 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41 g 63.1%
Saturated Fat 17.9 g 89.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 174.3 mg 58.1%
Sodium 1444.7 mg 60.2%
Total Carbohydrates 75.5 g 25.2%
Dietary Fiber 7.8 g31.2%
Sugars 2.5 g
Protein 50.4 g 100.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 18.3%
Calcium 60.9% Iron 38.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 150
Protein 5.1 g | Carbs 14.6 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 15.9 g | Carbs 22.3 g | Fat 10.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 458
Protein 16.6 g | Carbs 27.7 g | Fat 30.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 368
Protein 9.7 g | Carbs 46.3 g | Fat 16.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 200
Protein 17.8 g | Carbs 23.8 g | Fat 4.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 127
Protein 6.3 g | Carbs 4.6 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 245
Protein 12 g | Carbs 6.4 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 218
Protein 27 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 11.6 g