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How many calories in
grilled cheese?

Per 100g, grilled cheese delivers 350 calories. Carb- or fat-dominant macros; not a strong protein source. A typical restaurant portion is 200-400g, so calorie totals scale fast.

350
kcal · 100g
12g
Protein
30g
Carbs
21g
Fat
Appears inHigh-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical grilled cheese serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
298 kcal
10.2g
4 oz (113g)
395 kcal
13.5g
1 cup (~150g)
525 kcal
18.0g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in grilled cheese?

Grilled Cheese has approximately 350 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 298 calories.

How much protein is in grilled cheese?

12g of protein per 100g. That puts grilled cheese at roughly 3.4g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other prepared foods sources.

How do I log grilled cheese accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is grilled cheese good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Grilled Cheese sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.