Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 108.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 38.2 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and average 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 8 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. 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 36, for Fried Green Tomato Grilled Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 18% | |
Calories from Fat | 31% | |
Calories from Carbs | 51% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.29 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 55.7 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 6.3 mg | 10.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 10.6 IU | 2.6% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0.29 mg | 19% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.29 mg | 16.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 2.6 mg | 12.9% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 79.1 mcg | 19.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 56 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.29 mcg | 4.8% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.57 mg | 5.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 158.3 mg | 15.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 2.3 mg | 12.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 22.3 mg | 5.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 152.3 mg | 15.2% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 143.7 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 358 mg | 14.9% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.6% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.29 mg | 14.3% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 18 mcg | 25.7% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 31.1 g | 10.4% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 2.6 g | |||
Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.3 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 10.9 g | 21.8% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.3 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.6 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.6 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.3 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.3 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.6 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.6 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.3 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.9 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.3 mg | |||
Proline | 1.1 mg | |||
Serine | 0.6 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 850 Calories from Fat 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.2 g 44.9%
Saturated Fat 16.1 g 80.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 158.1 mg 52.7%
Sodium 1252.9 mg 52.2%
Total Carbohydrates 108.8 g 36.3%
Dietary Fiber 5.7 g22.8%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 38.2 g 76.4%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 36.7%
Calcium 55.4% Iron 44.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 103
Protein 4.2 g | Carbs 17.9 g | Fat 2.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 5.4 g | Carbs 22.8 g | Fat 2.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 148
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 2.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 231
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 24.6 g | Fat 13.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 229
Protein 15.3 g | Carbs 10.4 g | Fat 13.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 124
Protein 19.1 g | Carbs 2.04 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 31
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 0.67 g
Per Serving | Calories 557
Protein 27.4 g | Carbs 36.7 g | Fat 33.3 g