USDA source topicSandwiches, burgers & wraps

Cheese sandwiches: nutrition range, portions, and source records

This wiki page organizes 12 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Cheese sandwiches.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.

What is included?

The exact descriptions define the topic.

USDA places these records in the “Cheese sandwiches” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Sandwiches, burgers & wraps (12 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.

The current collection includes Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread; Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat bread; Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat bread; Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread; Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread; Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread. Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 12 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.

A robust view of the data

Median and central nutrient ranges per 100 grams

The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.

Nutrient	Median	Central 80%	Observed span	Records
Caloriesper 100 g	315 kcal	260 kcal–364 kcal	254 kcal–368 kcal	12
Proteinper 100 g	13.1 g	11.4 g–15 g	11 g–16.3 g	12
Carbohydrateper 100 g	28.7 g	26.1 g–31.8 g	24.4 g–33.3 g	12
Total fatper 100 g	16.2 g	8.7 g–23.1 g	7.9 g–23.5 g	12
Dietary fiberper 100 g	2.1 g	1.2 g–3.2 g	1.2 g–3.2 g	12
Total sugarsper 100 g	4.8 g	2.9 g–6.3 g	2.9 g–6.4 g	12
Sodiumper 100 g	746 mg	534 mg–845 mg	528 mg–853 mg	12
Potassiumper 100 g	165 mg	104 mg–219 mg	91 mg–247 mg	12
Calciumper 100 g	377 mg	304 mg–528 mg	277 mg–561 mg	12
Ironper 100 g	1.9 mg	1.7 mg–2.2 mg	1.7 mg–2.3 mg	12

All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.

Calories context

315 kcal at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported calories value is 315 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 260 kcal to 364 kcal, while the complete observed span is 254 kcal to 368 kcal.

Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Protein context

13.1 g at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported protein value is 13.1 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 11.4 g to 15 g, while the complete observed span is 11 g to 16.3 g.

Grilled cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Carbohydrate context

28.7 g at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 28.7 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 26.1 g to 31.8 g, while the complete observed span is 24.4 g to 33.3 g.

Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total fat context

16.2 g at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported total fat value is 16.2 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 8.7 g to 23.1 g, while the complete observed span is 7.9 g to 23.5 g.

Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Dietary fiber context

2.1 g at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 2.1 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.2 g to 3.2 g, while the complete observed span is 1.2 g to 3.2 g.

Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Total sugars context

4.8 g at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 4.8 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 2.9 g to 6.3 g, while the complete observed span is 2.9 g to 6.4 g.

Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Sodium context

746 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported sodium value is 746 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 534 mg to 845 mg, while the complete observed span is 528 mg to 853 mg.

Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Potassium context

165 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported potassium value is 165 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 104 mg to 219 mg, while the complete observed span is 91 mg to 247 mg.

Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Grilled cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Calcium context

377 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported calcium value is 377 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 304 mg to 528 mg, while the complete observed span is 277 mg to 561 mg.

Grilled cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Iron context

1.9 mg at the collection midpoint

Across 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records, the middle reported iron value is 1.9 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.7 mg to 2.2 mg, while the complete observed span is 1.7 mg to 2.3 mg.

Grilled cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.

Preparation language in the records

Source descriptions reveal meaningful distinctions.

The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 12 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.

grilled

6 records use this wording, including Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread; Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white bread; Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat bread.

Portion context

Household measures answer a different question than 100 grams.

12 of 12 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 12 usable named measures.

Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 109 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 102 g to 116 g, while the complete observed span is 102–116 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.

A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.

USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.

Common named measures in this topic

1 sandwichAppears on 12 recordsExample: Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread →

Choosing a closer record

Use a sequence, not a guess disguised as precision.

01
Match the exact description
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Cheese sandwiches” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
02
Compare on equal weight
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
03
Scale the closest listed measure
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
04
Add missing context
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.

Complete source catalog

All 12 “Cheese sandwiches” records

Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.

Exact USDA description	Calories	Protein	Fiber	Sodium	Source amount	References
Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat breadFDC 2705796	295 kcalper 100 g	13.6 gper 100 g	3.2 gper 100 g	848 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white breadFDC 2705795	297 kcalper 100 g	12.5 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	853 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat breadFDC 2705798	323 kcalper 100 g	16.3 gper 100 g	3.2 gper 100 g	528 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white breadFDC 2705797	325 kcalper 100 g	15.1 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	534 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat breadFDC 2705800	254 kcalper 100 g	14 gper 100 g	3.2 gper 100 g	753 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white breadFDC 2705799	256 kcalper 100 g	12.8 gper 100 g	1.4 gper 100 g	759 mgper 100 g	102 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat breadFDC 2705803	341 kcalper 100 g	12 gper 100 g	2.8 gper 100 g	817 mgper 100 g	116 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on white breadFDC 2705802	343 kcalper 100 g	11 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	822 mgper 100 g	116 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on wheat breadFDC 2705805	366 kcalper 100 g	14.4 gper 100 g	2.8 gper 100 g	536 mgper 100 g	116 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Grilled cheese sandwich, cheddar cheese, on white breadFDC 2705804	368 kcalper 100 g	13.4 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	541 mgper 100 g	116 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Grilled cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on wheat breadFDC 2705807	305 kcalper 100 g	12.3 gper 100 g	2.8 gper 100 g	734 mgper 100 g	116 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗
Grilled cheese sandwich, reduced fat cheese, on white breadFDC 2705806	307 kcalper 100 g	11.3 gper 100 g	1.2 gper 100 g	739 mgper 100 g	116 gUSDA reference amount	Full profile USDA source ↗

Boundaries and provenance

What this collection can—and cannot—tell you.

This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.

The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Cheese sandwiches” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.

The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.

Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.

Why no overall ranking appears.

A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.

For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.

Common questions

Using the “Cheese sandwiches” collection responsibly

Is the median the expected nutrition for my food?

No. It is the middle value among these 12 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.

Why compare 100 grams instead of one serving?

Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.

Does the upper end of a nutrient range mean “better”?

No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.

Which number should I log?

Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.