Cuban Sandwiches has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.
The food contains 30g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 35 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.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Cuban cuisine. 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 28, for Cuban Sandwiches, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 26% | |
Calories from Fat | 53% | |
Calories from Carbs | 22% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 300 mg | 30% | ||
Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | ||
Potassium | 780 mg | 22.3% | ||
Sodium | 1110 mg | 46.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 30 g | 10% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 13 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 35 g | 70% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 32 g | 49.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 16 g | 80% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 Calories from Fat 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32 g 49.2%
Saturated Fat 16 g 80%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 125 mg 41.7%
Sodium 1110 mg 46.3%
Total Carbohydrates 30 g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 13 g
Protein 35 g 70%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 90%
Calcium 30% Iron 15%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 701
Protein 45.9 g | Carbs 30.6 g | Fat 40 g
Per 100g | Calories 185
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 19.8 g | Fat 8.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 580
Protein 35 g | Carbs 40 g | Fat 31 g
Per Serving | Calories 565
Protein 36.8 g | Carbs 46 g | Fat 26.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 340
Protein 24 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 17 g
Per Serving | Calories 170
Protein 23 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 31 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 21 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 24 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 12 g