Breakfast Sandwich
Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 22/100
How many beneficial nutrients Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
38% from carbs
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Carbs 38%22.8 g per serving
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Fat 39%10.6 g per serving
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Protein 23%14.2 g per serving
What Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 52.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 890.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 77.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 95.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 85.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 443.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 2,662.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1,048.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 516.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 4,099.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 890.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.2 g | |
| Histidine | 483.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 624.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,142.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,077.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 333.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 680.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 506.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 185.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 735.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 552.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 696.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 994.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 171.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,104.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 481.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 1,184.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 659.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 562.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 66.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 1.9 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.8 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 52.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.7 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 89.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | |
| Magnesium | 11.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 104.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 199.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 528.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.9 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | |
| Selenium | 15.8 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 40.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.6 g | — |
About Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich
This is the classic counter-service ham and cheese: sliced deli ham and a layer of cheese on bread or a roll, sometimes grilled. It's a satisfying, protein-rich sandwich, but both the ham and the cheese are processed, salt-cured foods, which is what shapes its nutrition profile.
Per 100 grams it provides about 241 calories, with roughly 14 grams of protein, nearly 23 grams of carbohydrate from the bread, and around 10.6 grams of fat (about 4.4 grams saturated, largely from the cheese). Sodium is the figure to watch at roughly 528 milligrams per 100 grams — cured ham and cheese are both naturally high in salt.
The protein and a useful amount of calcium from the cheese are the upsides; the saturated fat and sodium are the trade-offs. Pairing it with vegetables, choosing lower-sodium ham where you can, and keeping the portion sensible all help keep it in balance.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich?
There are 241 calories in 100 g of Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich, or about 352 calories in 1 sandwich (146 g).
How much protein is in Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich?
Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich contains 14.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich?
Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich has 22.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich?
Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich provides 10.6 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich a good source of?
Fast foods, ham and cheese sandwich is an excellent source of Selenium (29% DV), Protein (28% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (25% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1), Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid (B5), Copper, Folate (B9) and Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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