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Grilled cheese calories and nutrition
A grilled cheese sandwich (116 g) has 398 calories, with 12.8 g of protein, 32.6 g of carbs and 24.1 g of fat. That is 343 calories per 100 g.
Grilled cheese sandwich, not further specified. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Grilled cheese sandwich, NFS”. NFS means not further specified. This is a generic grilled cheese sandwich, not a restaurant item. Bread size, cheese quantity and cooking fat can change the total; side dishes are excluded.
Serving size
1 sandwich · 116 g
398 calories
- Protein
- 12.8 g13% of calories · 26% DV
- Carbs
- 32.6 g33% of calories · 12% DV
- Fat
- 24.1 g54% of calories · 31% DV
- Fiber
- 1.4 g
- Sugars
- 5.2 g
- Saturated fat
- 11.6 g
- Sodium
- 953.5 mg
Grilled cheese calories
For a grilled cheese sandwich, USDA reports 398 calories, 12.8 g protein, 32.6 g carbs and 24.1 g fat. NFS means not further specified. This is a generic grilled cheese sandwich, not a restaurant item. Bread size, cheese quantity and cooking fat can change the total; side dishes are excluded. Sources ↓
Calories in grilled cheese by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich116 g | 398 | 12.8 g | 32.6 g | 24.1 g |
| 100 g100 g | 343 | 11 g | 28.1 g | 20.8 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Grilled cheese nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 343 calories: 13% from protein, 33% from carbs and 54% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 sandwich · 116 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 343 | 398 | – |
| Total fat | 20.8 g | 24.1 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 10 g | 11.6 g | 58% |
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 55.7 mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 822 mg | 953.5 mg | 41% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 32.6 g | 12% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars | 4.5 g | 5.2 g | – |
| Protein | 11 g | 12.8 g | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 µg | 3 µg | 15% |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 575.4 mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 139 mg | 161.2 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 189 µg | 219.2 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 sandwich), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a grilled cheese sandwich (398 calories) takes about 125 minutes of walking, roughly 14,300 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A grilled cheese sandwich has 398 calories, about the same as one whole cheese quesadilla (379 calories). The portions weigh 116 g and 120 g, respectively.
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Grilled cheese questions
How many calories are in a grilled cheese sandwich?
A grilled cheese sandwich (116 g) has 398 calories: 24.1 g fat, 32.6 g carbs (1.4 g of it fiber) and 12.8 g protein.
How many calories is a grilled cheese sandwich?
The USDA serving (1 sandwich, 116 g) has 398 calories, 12.8 g protein, 32.6 g carbs and 24.1 g fat. NFS means not further specified. This is a generic grilled cheese sandwich, not a restaurant item. Bread size, cheese quantity and cooking fat can change the total; side dishes are excluded.
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- USDA FoodData Central, Survey (FNDDS 2021–2023): Grilled cheese sandwich, NFS (FDC ID 2705801, Survey (FNDDS), published 2024-10-31).
- Official USDA bulk archive; archived October 26, 2026; record verified October 29, 2026.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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