Calories in Grilled Cheese Sandwich

420kcal per 1 sandwich (120 g)

350 kcal per 100 g · about 21% of a 2,000-kcal day

Butter on the outside and cheese within make a grilled cheese about 420 calories. Using one slice of cheese and a light hand with the butter trims it meaningfully.

Grilled Cheese Sandwich nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 sandwich
Calories350 kcal420 kcal
Protein13 g15.6 g
Carbs28 g33.6 g
Fat20 g24 g
Fiber1.5 g1.8 g
Sugar4 g4.8 g

Where the calories come from

Grilled Cheese Sandwich calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28 g)99 kcal3.7 g7.9 g5.7 g
50 g175 kcal6.5 g14 g10 g
100 g350 kcal13 g28 g20 g
1 sandwich (120 g)420 kcal15.6 g33.6 g24 g
200 g700 kcal26 g56 g40 g
250 g875 kcal32.5 g70 g50 g

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Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.