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Sweet-savory sandwich with protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Honey cheese sandwich (145 g) has 438 calories. That works out to 302 calories per 100 g. It contains 53.4 g of carbs, 16.2 g of protein, 18.1 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 29 µg of Selenium covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 145 g
438
KCAL / 145G
Carbs
53.4g
· 19% DV
Protein
16.2g
· 32% DV
Fat
18.1g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 15% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 438 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.1 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72 g | 49% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 776 mg | 34% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% |
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 serving (medium) | 145 g | 438 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 70 g | 211 kcal |
| 2 slice (thin) | 70 g | 211 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 302 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 100 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 145 g | 438 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 190 g | 574 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 230 g | 695 kcal |
Calculated from 302 calories per 100 g.
To make a honey cheese sandwich, spread cheese on bread and drizzle a modest amount of honey over it. Eat it cold or warm it in a pan until the cheese softens; adding honey after heating helps prevent it from running out.
Mild cheddar, goat cheese, and creamy brie all work well in a honey cheese sandwich. Choose a sharper or saltier cheese if you want more contrast with the honey, or a mild cheese for a gentler, sweeter flavor.
Yes, you can grill a honey cheese sandwich, but add the honey after grilling to keep it from leaking and burning. Grill the bread with the cheese inside until crisp and melted, then drizzle honey over the filling.
Yes, honey and cheese make a balanced sweet-and-salty filling for a honey cheese sandwich. The contrast is especially noticeable with tangy goat cheese or mature cheddar; use a light drizzle so the honey does not overpower the cheese.
Sourdough, whole-grain bread, and sturdy white bread all hold up well in a honey cheese sandwich. Sourdough adds a tangy note, while a thicker slice helps keep the honey from soaking through before you eat it.
Yes, a honey cheese sandwich can be eaten for breakfast. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee and fresh fruit if you want a more varied meal; it also works as a quick breakfast when you have little time to prepare food.
To keep a honey cheese sandwich from getting soggy, add the honey just before eating rather than assembling it far in advance. You can also spread the honey between two layers of cheese, which helps limit direct contact with the bread.
Yes, thin slices of pear or apple can add freshness and a little crunch to a honey cheese sandwich. They pair well with cheddar or brie; pat juicy fruit dry first so it does not make the bread damp.
A honey cheese sandwich is best eaten freshly made, since honey can soften the bread during storage. If you need to prepare it ahead, refrigerate it in a sealed container and add the honey just before serving.
Fresh fruit, a simple green salad, or unsweetened tea are good accompaniments to a honey cheese sandwich. These sides complement its sweet-and-savory filling without adding another strong flavor that competes with the cheese and honey.
Vitamins
B12
1.09µg · 45% DV
B1
0.41mg · 34% DV
B2
0.44mg · 34% DV
B3
3.92mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
319mg · 46% DV
Calcium
428mg · 43% DV
Sodium
776mg · 34% DV
Potassium ⭐
210mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 438 calories in 1 serving (medium) (145 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 honey cheese sandwich pairs bread and cheese with honey, either spread inside or served alongside. It has no single regional origin; the bread and cheese vary with local tastes, making it an easy sweet-and-savory combination to put together at home.
It works as a quick breakfast, snack or light lunch, and can be served warm or cold. The cheese’s savoury flavour and soft or firm texture balance the honey’s sweetness, while the bread makes it more substantial. Cheese contributes protein and calcium, with bread and honey adding energy. For a lighter version, use a modest drizzle of honey and add fresh fruit or crisp vegetables on the side.
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
9.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.