USDA Survey
Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2710778).
- 358
- Calories
- 20.4g
- Protein
- 5.0g
- Carbs
- 28.4g
- Fat
Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches contains 358 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 20.4g of protein, 28.4g of fat, and 5.0g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
What This Food Tells Us
Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 2710778 as a usda survey entry. Each 100g serving delivers 358 calories, broken down into 20.4g protein, 28.4g fat, and 5.0g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, fiber data is not reported for this entry alongside 2.8g of total sugars and 1010mg of sodium (44% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 23%, fat 71%, and carbohydrates 6% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Calcium, Ca at 69% DV, Sodium, Na at 44% DV, Cholesterol at 29% DV.
Based on the per-100g standardization (FDA convention), Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches qualifies as high protein, high sodium within common dietary frameworks. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Survey program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 358 calories per 100g, Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches gets 23% of its calories from protein , 71% from fat , and 6% from carbohydrates. This is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (69% DV), Sodium, Na (44% DV), and Cholesterol (29% DV).
Note: at 1010mg per 100g (44% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text — it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
358 kcal = 18% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 5.0 G | 0% |
| Energy | 358.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.0 G | 0% |
| Protein | 20.4 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 28.4 G | 0% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.0 G | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 MG | — |
| Water | 40.9 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 22.1 MG | — |
| Folate, DFE | 15.0 UG | — |
| Folate, food | 15.0 UG | — |
| Folate, total | 15.0 UG | — |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | — |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.6 UG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 900.0 MG | 69% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.4 MG | 2% |
| Potassium, K | 151.0 MG | 3% |
| Sodium, Na | 1010.0 MG | 44% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | — |
| Carotene, beta | 78.0 UG | — |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0 MG | — |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 7.0 UG | — |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 29.0 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 579.0 MG | — |
| Retinol | 262.0 UG | — |
| Selenium, Se | 22.5 UG | — |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 269.0 UG | — |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 3.6 UG | — |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.7 MG | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.1 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 88.0 MG | 29% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 16.3 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.4 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.1 G | — |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.5 G | — |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.3 G | — |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.1 G | — |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.9 G | — |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.1 G | — |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0 G | — |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.0 G | — |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.7 G | — |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.8 G | — |
| SFA 14:0 | 2.6 G | — |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.5 G | — |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.8 G | — |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.6 G | — |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.5 G | — |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.3 G | — |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 20.0 UG | — |
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2710778) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.