USDA Survey
Cheese sandwich, NFS
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705794, data refreshed August 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 297
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 12.5g
- Proteinhigh · 25% DV
- 31.9g
- Carbsgood source · 12% DV
- 13.3g
- Fatgood source · 17% DV
Cheese sandwich, NFS contains 297 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 12.5g of protein, 13.3g of fat, and 31.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed August 2026.
- More protein than 57% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Cheese sandwich, NFS carries 12.5g of protein per 100g, more than 57% of USDA whole foods.
- 12.5g
- protein per 100g
- Top 43%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 297
- calories per 100g
- 1.4g
- fiber per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Cheese sandwich, NFS contains 297 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 12.5g of protein, 13.3g of fat, and 31.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.4g. 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.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Cheese sandwich, NFS is catalogued there as FDC ID 2705794, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Cheese sandwich, NFS reads as high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Cheese sandwich, NFS balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.
At 5% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Notable micronutrients include Calcium, Ca (43% DV).
Note: at 853mg per 100g (37% 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.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Cheese sandwich, NFS ranks on protein
Its 12.5g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Cheese sandwich, NFS vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
12 Top 43% higher than 57% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · August 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 31.9 G | 12% |
| Energy | 297 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 G | 5% |
| Protein | 12.5 G | 25% |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 13.3 G | 17% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 38.4 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 20 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 106.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 20.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 71.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 51.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 3 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.6 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.4 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 561 MG | 43% |
| Iron, Fe | 2 MG | 13% |
| Potassium, K | 154 MG | 3% |
| Sodium, Na | 853 MG | 37% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 56.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 6.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 28 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 331 MG | |
| Retinol | 103.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 21.2 UG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 108.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 2.7 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 1 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 36 MG | 12% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.9 G | 35% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 2.9 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.5 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.19 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 2.9 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.04 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.4 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.17 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.02 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.01 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.28 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.33 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 1.0 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.3 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.2 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.22 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.18 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.12 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 42.0 UG |
Key takeaways
- Cheese sandwich, NFS delivers 12.5g of protein per 100g, more than 57% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 297 calories per 100g.
- Its standout micronutrient is calcium, ca, at 43% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high sodium patterns.
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
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Similar Protein Content
Other foods in the same category closest to 12.5g protein per 100g, useful for protein-matched substitutions.
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Grilled cheese sandwich, NFS
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Compare beyond this food group
Nationwide peers by calories & protein
Two USDA FDC-derived comparison paths for Cheese sandwich, NFS: nearest calories and nearest protein among indexable foods outside this food group (sr_legacy / foundation, calories ≥50 kcal or protein ≥5 g per 100 g). Same-group calorie and protein swaps stay in the sections above.
Similar calories (other groups)
Nearest indexable foods by kcal/100 g. This record: 297 kcal.
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- Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked Δ 0 kcal 297 kcal12.2g protein
- Bread, chapati or roti, plain, commercially prepared Δ 0 kcal 297 kcal11.3g protein
Similar protein (other groups)
Nearest indexable foods by protein g/100 g. This record: 12.5g.
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2705794) — 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.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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