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Cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber (140 g) has 357 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.7 g of carbs, 14.6 g of protein, 17.9 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 294 mg of Phosphorus covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
357
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
33.7g
· 12% DV
Protein
14.6g
· 29% DV
Fat
17.9g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 16% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.9 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.56 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 728 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 179 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 120 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 220 g | 561 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 250 g | 638 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
Layer cheese, thin tomato slices and cucumber between two slices of bread to make a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber. Pat the vegetables dry first to help keep the bread firm, then serve it cold or toast it briefly.
Cheddar, mild Swiss-style cheese and mozzarella all work well in a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber. Choose a sliceable cheese that won’t crumble when you bite into the sandwich; fresh mozzarella is especially moist, so blot it before assembling.
Yes, you can toast a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber, though the vegetables release moisture as they heat. For a crispier sandwich, toast the bread with the cheese first and add fresh cucumber and tomato afterward.
To keep a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber from getting soggy, dry the cucumber and tomato slices and assemble it just before eating. You can also put the cheese against the bread as a barrier and pack the vegetables separately.
Yes, but a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber is best assembled shortly before eating because the vegetables soften the bread overnight. For a packed lunch, refrigerate the cheese and bread together and add the sliced vegetables in the morning.
A sturdy sliced loaf or sourdough is a good choice for a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber because it holds the moist filling without tearing. Lightly toasting the bread can help, especially if the tomato is particularly juicy.
A cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber is best eaten within a day when kept covered in the refrigerator. The vegetables release water and the bread loses its texture during storage, so don’t leave the sandwich at room temperature for an extended period.
Freezing a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber is not recommended. Tomato and cucumber become watery and limp after thawing, making the bread soggy; freeze the bread and cheese separately if you need to prepare components ahead.
Yes, a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber can work as a packed lunch if you keep it chilled and prevent the vegetables from soaking the bread. Pack it in an insulated lunch bag with a cold pack, especially in warm weather.
Soup, fruit or a simple side salad pairs well with a cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber. For a light lunch, serve it with soup; for a quick snack, a piece of fruit makes an easy accompaniment.
Vitamins
B12
0.67µg · 28% DV
B2
0.31mg · 24% DV
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
B1
0.25mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
294mg · 42% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Sodium
728mg · 32% DV
Calcium
308mg · 31% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 357 calories in 1 piece (medium) (140 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A cheese sandwich with tomato and cucumber is made by layering cheese and fresh vegetables between slices of bread. It is an easy homemade or café lunch, with the cheese and bread varying by preference; the combination is familiar in many places rather than tied to one particular cuisine.
The cheese brings a savoury, creamy note, while juicy tomato and crisp cucumber keep each bite fresh. Enjoy it for lunch, pack it for work or school, or serve it with soup or a simple salad. It provides carbohydrates from the bread, some protein and fat from the cheese, and a little fibre from the vegetables. For a lighter sandwich, use a modest amount of cheese and add extra tomato and cucumber.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 32:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (32:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.