Easy Grilled Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 30.1g 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. With 14.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 4 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 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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 53, for Easy Grilled Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 65% | |
Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.53 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 61.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 9.2 mg | 15.4% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin D | 4.5 IU | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 1.3 mg | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 8.7 mcg | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.26 mg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 63.7 mg | 6.4% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 1.1 mg | 5.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 24.2 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 81.6 mg | 8.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 227.4 mg | 6.5% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 229.1 mg | 9.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.79 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0.26 mg | 13.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Manganese | 0.53 mg | 26.3% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 10.5 mcg | 15% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.9 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 3.7 g | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.3 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0.3 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 9.4 g | 14.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 28.4% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 486 Calories from Fat 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.8 g 55.1%
Saturated Fat 21.6 g 108%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 88.2 mg 29.4%
Sodium 870.5 mg 36.3%
Total Carbohydrates 30.1 g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%
Sugars 3.6 g
Protein 14.2 g 28.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 58.3%
Calcium 24.2% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 327
Protein 20.8 g | Carbs 39.4 g | Fat 10.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 281
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 38.8 g | Fat 9.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 23.8 g | Carbs 13.6 g | Fat 13.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 45
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 2.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 301
Protein 15.2 g | Carbs 17.8 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 365
Protein 24.6 g | Carbs 44.5 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 120
Protein 10.6 g | Carbs 9.4 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 79
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 4 g