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How many carbs are in grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread?

1 sandwich of grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread contains about 31g of carbohydrate, 27.8g net carbs after subtracting 3.2g of fiber, 13.7g of protein, and 382 calories.

1 sandwich contains 31g carbs 27.8g net carbs · 3.2g fiber · 13.7g protein · 382 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 sandwich (116g)31g3.2g27.8g
100 grams (100g)26.7g2.8g23.9g

Net carbs in grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread

1 sandwich of grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread contains 27.8g of net carbs — total carbs (31g) minus dietary fiber (3.2g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341207). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread?

1 sandwich of grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread contains about 31g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 3.2g of fiber, the net carbs are about 27.8g.

How many net carbs are in grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread?

Net carbs in 1 sandwich of grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread are about 27.8g — that is total carbs (31g) minus dietary fiber (3.2g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread good for diabetics?

Grilled cheese sandwich, American cheese, on wheat bread contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread keto-friendly?

Whether grilled cheese sandwich, american cheese, on wheat bread fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 sandwich) provides about 27.8g of net carbs.

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