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Easy Grilled Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Grilled Cheese Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein11%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs24%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.53 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol61.3 mcg
Vitamin C9.2 mg15.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D4.5 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.3 mg6.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate8.7 mcg2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.26 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium63.7 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Iron1.1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.2 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus81.6 mg8.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium227.4 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium229.1 mg9.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.79 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0.26 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Manganese0.53 mg26.3%Top 30%High
Selenium10.5 mcg15%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.9 g2.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.7 g7.5%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine0.3 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.3 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.3 mg
Glutamic Acid1.1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.4 g14.5%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.7 g28.4%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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