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Cheese sandwich nutrition, glycemic index, calories, net carbs & more

Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Cheese sandwich

Cheese sandwich
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
The GI for Combos Snacks Cheddar Cheese Crackers https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/114/5/1625/6320814
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
54 (low)
Glycemic load
2 (low)
Calories
497
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols
55.1 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs)
1 cracker, sandwich (7 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral.
8.5 (acidic)
93% Calories
92% Sodium
90% Fats
89% Calcium
88% Polyunsaturated fat
Explanation: The given food contains more Calories than 93% of foods. Note that this food itself is richer in Calories than it is in any other nutrient. Similarly, it is relatively rich in Sodium, Fats, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat.

Cheese sandwich Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
The GI for Combos Snacks Cheddar Cheese Crackers https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/114/5/1625/6320814
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
54

Cheese sandwich Glycemic load (GL)

2

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133% 0%
Calcium: 204 mg of 1,000 mg 20%
Iron: 2.62 mg of 8 mg 33%
Magnesium: 54 mg of 420 mg 13%
Phosphorus: 382 mg of 700 mg 55%
Potassium: 306 mg of 3,400 mg 9%
Sodium: 839 mg of 2,300 mg 36%
Zinc: 0.87 mg of 11 mg 8%
Copper: 0.16 mg of 1 mg 18%
Manganese: 1.083 mg of 2 mg 47%
Selenium: 24.3 µg of 55 µg 44%
Choline: 0 mg of 550 mg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

Sodium
839 mg
TOP 8%
Calcium
204 mg
TOP 11%
Phosphorus
382 mg
TOP 12%
Magnesium
54 mg
TOP 21%
Iron
2.62 mg
TOP 26%
Manganese
1.083 mg
TOP 31%
Potassium
306 mg
TOP 36%
Copper
0.16 mg
TOP 36%
Selenium
24.3 µg
TOP 40%
Zinc
0.87 mg
TOP 57%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Vitamin A: 71 IU of 5,000 IU 1%
Vitamin E : 0 mg of 15 mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 1.5 mg of 90 mg 2%
Vitamin B1: 0.358 mg of 1 mg 30%
Vitamin B2: 0.427 mg of 1 mg 33%
Vitamin B3: 3.185 mg of 16 mg 20%
Vitamin B5: 0.622 mg of 5 mg 12%
Vitamin B6: 0.261 mg of 1 mg 20%
Folate: 64 µg of 400 µg 16%
Vitamin B12: 0.12 µg of 2 µg 5%
Vitamin K: 0 µg of 120 µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin B2
0.427 mg
TOP 17%
Vitamin B1
0.358 mg
TOP 24%
Folate
64 µg
TOP 31%
Vitamin C
1.5 mg
TOP 38%
Vitamin B6
0.261 mg
TOP 43%
Vitamin A
71 IU
TOP 46%
Vitamin B3
3.185 mg
TOP 49%
Vitamin B5
0.622 mg
TOP 51%
Vitamin B12
0.12 µg
TOP 61%

Macronutrients chart

10% 25% 58% 4% 4%
Protein:
Daily Value: 20%
9.8 g of 50 g
20%
Fats:
Daily Value: 38%
25 g of 65 g
38%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 19%
58.2 g of 300 g
19%
Water:
Daily Value: 0%
3.2 g of 2,000 g
0%
Other:
3.8 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 140% 86% 83% 77% 50% 48% 81% 73% 94%
Tryptophan: 130 mg of 280 mg 46%
Threonine: 298 mg of 1,050 mg 28%
Isoleucine: 383 mg of 1,400 mg 27%
Leucine: 698 mg of 2,730 mg 26%
Lysine: 344 mg of 2,100 mg 16%
Methionine: 167 mg of 1,050 mg 16%
Phenylalanine: 472 mg of 1,750 mg 27%
Valine: 438 mg of 1,820 mg 24%
Histidine: 219 mg of 700 mg 31%

Fat type information

17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g

Fiber content ratio for Cheese sandwich

5% 95%
Sugar: 0 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Other: 55.1 g

All nutrients for Cheese sandwich per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 497kcal 25% 7% 10.6 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 9.8g 23% 45% 3.5 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 25g 38% 10% 1.3 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2% 38% 35.3 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 55.1g N/A 16% Equal to ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 58.2g 19% 17% 2.1 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 7mg 2% 50% 53.3 times less than EggEgg
Iron 2.62mg 33% 26% Equal to BeefBeef
Calcium 204mg 20% 11% 1.6 times more than MilkMilk
Potassium 306mg 9% 36% 2.1 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 54mg 13% 21% 2.6 times less than AlmondAlmond
Fiber 3.1g 12% 26% 1.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.16mg 18% 36% 1.1 times more than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.87mg 8% 57% 7.3 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 382mg 55% 12% 2.1 times more than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 839mg 36% 8% 1.7 times more than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 71IU 1% 46% 235.3 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 2% 43%
Manganese 1.08mg 47% 31%
Selenium 24.3µg 44% 40%
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 30% 24% 1.3 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 33% 17% 3.3 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 3.19mg 20% 49% 3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 12% 51% 1.8 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 20% 43% 2.2 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 5% 61% 5.8 times less than PorkPork
Folate 64µg 16% 31% Equal to Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 4.13g 21% 29% 1.4 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 10.35g N/A 15% 1.1 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 9.17g N/A 12% 5.1 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0% 74% 2.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.3mg 0% 78% 2.4 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.38mg 0% 77% 2.4 times less than SalmonSalmon
Leucine 0.7mg 0% 78% 3.5 times less than TunaTuna
Lysine 0.34mg 0% 79% 1.3 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.17mg 0% 77% 1.7 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0% 76% 1.4 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.44mg 0% 78% 4.6 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.22mg 0% 78% 3.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 497
% Daily Value*
38%
Total Fat 25g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat g
2%
Cholesterol 7mg
36%
Sodium 839mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 58g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 204mg 20%

Iron 3mg 38%

Potassium 306mg 9%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
ok
 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
limit break
 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
ok
 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Cheese sandwich nutrition infographic

Cheese sandwich nutrition infographic
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References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article and glycemic index text the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/nutrients

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.