Dairy Products / Cheese
Cheese sandwich
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 302kcal / 2530kcal (11%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 11.2 g/ 71g (15%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 6.2 g/ 42g (14%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 50.3 g/ 348g (14%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 4.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.61%) |
Vit B1 | 0.18 mg/ 1mg (15%) |
Vit B2 | 0.19 mg/ 1mg (14%) |
Vit B3 | 2.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (16%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 183 mg/ 750mg (24%) source |
Phosphorus | 302 mg/ 700mg (43%) high |
Iron | 1.6 mg/ 12mg (13%) |
Sodium | 320 mg/ 1500mg (21%) |
Allergen Info
Milk
Wheat
What is this food?
A cheese sandwich is bread filled with cheese (and sometimes butter, spreads, or other fillings). It’s usually a quick meal or snack and can provide both carbs (from bread) and protein (from cheese).
Why it matters to health
This sandwich can help you feel satisfied because it has protein from cheese and carbohydrates from bread. The nutrients also matter: it has fiber (about 2.3 g per 100 g) which supports digestion, but it also tends to be higher in saturated fat (about 2.7 g) and sodium (about 320 mg). It also has cholesterol (about 18 mg) and sugar (about 10.1 g), so it’s best to enjoy it in a balanced way—especially if you’re having it as a snack or part of your daily meals.
Healthier tips
- Choose whole wheat or high-fiber bread to boost fiber.
- Use cheese in a thinner layer (or mix with a bit of low-fat cheese) to reduce saturated fat.
- Add vegetables like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, or bell peppers for extra fiber and volume.
- Watch the sodium by limiting salty add-ons (like processed meats or extra spreads).
- For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), keep the sandwich to a reasonable portion and pair it with fruit or a glass of milk/unsweetened drink if needed.
Common Filipino dishes
Cheese sandwich, Tuna sandwich, Egg sandwich, Ham and cheese sandwich, Chicken sandwich
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