Energy
upper quarter343 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 315 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 297–342 kcal
Based on 12 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, white bread calories: 398 per 1 sandwich (116 g)
This exact USDA record reports 398 calories for 1 sandwich (116 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Exact USDA description: Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread
Quick facts
1 sandwich · 116 g
- Calories
- 398 kcal
- Protein
- 12.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 32.6 g
- Total fat
- 24.1 g
- Fiber
- 1.4 g
- Sodium
- 954 mg
Portion calculator
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Estimated for 1 sandwich · 116 g
398calories
Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread
- Protein
- 12.8 g
- Carbs
- 32.6 g
- Fat
- 24.1 g
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 398 calories for 1 sandwich at 116 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 343 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 12.8 g protein, 1.4 g fiber, and 954 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is bread, white, commercially prepared, representing 51.7% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 sandwich at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2705802: “Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2705802, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 87 g | 298 kcal | 9.6 g | 1 g | 715 mg |
| 1 sandwichUSDA-listed household measure | 116 g | 398 kcal | 12.8 g | 1.4 g | 954 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 145 g | 497 kcal | 16 g | 1.7 g | 1,192 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Cheese sandwiches
The comparison set contains 12 exact records in the Cheese sandwiches USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2705802’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter11 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 13.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 12.2–14.1 g
Based on 12 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
lower quarter1.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 2.1 g
- Middle 50%
- 1.4–2.9 g
Based on 12 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter822 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 746 mg
- Middle 50%
- 540–818 mg
Based on 12 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2705802’s 116 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Calcium575 mg
≈ 44% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A219.2 µg
≈ 24% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat11.6 g
≈ 58% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium954 mg
≈ 41% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2705795 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 116 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 87–145 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 298 kcal and 497 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2705795
At an equal 100 g, this record has 7.5 g more total fat than “Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Bread, white, commercially prepared
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Bread, white, commercially prepared supplies 51.7% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “American cheese; on white bread” fits. Inspect FDC 2705795 when “American cheese; on white bread” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread
- Exact source wording
- “Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705802 · FNDDS 14640105
- Named qualifiers
- American cheese · on white bread
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Table fat, NFS
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread
- Exact source wording
- “Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2705795 · FNDDS 14640002
- Named qualifiers
- American cheese · on white bread
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “American cheese” and “on white bread”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordGrilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread | 116 g398 kcal | 343 kcal | 11 g | 20.8 g | 1.2 g | 822 mg |
| Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread | 102 g303 kcal | 297 kcal | 12.5 g | 13.3 g | 1.4 g | 853 mg |
| Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread | 116 g396 kcal | 341 kcal | 12 g | 21 g | 2.8 g | 817 mg |
| Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread | 116 g427 kcal | 368 kcal | 13.4 g | 23.3 g | 1.2 g | 541 mg |
| Grilled cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread | 116 g356 kcal | 307 kcal | 11.3 g | 16 g | 1.2 g | 739 mg |
| Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread | 102 g332 kcal | 325 kcal | 15.1 g | 16.1 g | 1.4 g | 534 mg |
| Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread | 102 g301 kcal | 295 kcal | 13.6 g | 13.5 g | 3.2 g | 848 mg |
How to compare FDC 2705802: its source amount is 116 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2705802, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 sandwich
398 kcal
116 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2705802, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
11.6 g≈ 58% Daily ValueCalcium
575.4 mg≈ 44% Daily ValueSodium
953.5 mg≈ 42% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2705802’s 116 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2705802 at 116 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 954 mg sodium, about 42% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 116 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 398 kcal 343 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 12.8 g 11 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 32.6 g 28.1 g | 12% 10% |
| Total fat | 24.1 g 20.8 g | 31% 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g 1.2 g | 5% 4% |
| Sugars | 5.2 g 4.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 953.5 mg 822 mg | 41% 36% |
| Saturated fat | 11.6 g 10 g | 58% 50% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.8 g 5 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g 2.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 55.7 mg 48 mg | 19% 16% |
| Potassium | 161.2 mg 139 mg | 3% 3% |
| Calcium | 575.4 mg 496 mg | 44% 38% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg 2 mg | 13% 11% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg 25 mg | 7% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3 µg 2.6 µg | 15% 13% |
| Vitamin A | 219.2 µg 189 µg | 24% 21% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 42.3 g 36.5 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2705802, approximate percentages divide the displayed 116 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2705802 to 3 source inputs totaling 116 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Bread, white, commercially prepared, Cheese, American, Table fat, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
116 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bread, white, commercially preparedUSDA ingredient 18069 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 51.7% |
| 2 | Cheese, AmericanUSDA ingredient 14410110 · encyclopedia page available | 42 GM | 42 g | 36.2% |
| 3 | Table fat, NFSUSDA ingredient 81100000 · encyclopedia page available | 14 GM | 14 g | 12.1% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2705802, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Cheese sandwiches” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread
- USDA category
- Cheese sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2705802
- FNDDS code
- 14640105
Closest inspectable record
Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread
- USDA category
- Cheese sandwiches
- FDC ID
- 2705795
- FNDDS code
- 14640002
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 343 kcal | 297 kcal | +46 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 12.5 g | −1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 31.9 g | −3.8 g |
| Total fat | 20.8 g | 13.3 g | +7.5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1.4 g | −0.2 g |
| Sodium | 822 mg | 853 mg | −31 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 46 more calories, 1.5 g less protein, and 3.8 g less carbohydrate than “Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread.”
Only this record lists Table fat, NFS. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Bread, white, commercially prepared; Cheese, American.
Listed only in this record: Table fat, NFS.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 116 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (116 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 102 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 sandwich (102 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2705802 with FDC 2705795 at equal mass; use their 116 g and 102 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2705802 versus FDC 2705795 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full cheese sandwiches source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Deep comparisons
Controlled comparisons that include this exact record
FDC 2705802 appears in 2 pair pages that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.
2 material nutrient differencesGrilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white… vs Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white breadInspect descriptions, portions, formulations, and both sources →1 material nutrient differenceGrilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white… vs Grilled cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on…Inspect descriptions, portions, formulations, and both sources →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2705802 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings, sauces and cheese.
For “Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread,” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
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item size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
bread or wrapper size
Resolve bread or wrapper size only when the meal or its source gives you evidence. If it is unknown, leave the uncertainty visible instead of choosing the most convenient variant.
- 03
fillings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
- 04
sauces and cheese
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2705802 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 343 kcal per 100 g becomes 398 kcal at 116 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 sandwich has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2705802
FNDDS food code: 14640105
The scaling for FDC 2705802 can be exact while the match to “Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 116 g weight, 3-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.