Carbs in Grilled Cheese Sandwich

How many carbs are in grilled cheese sandwich?

Grilled Cheese Sandwich has 27.5g net carbs per 100g — 28.4g total carbs minus 0.9g fiber — plus 11.2g protein, 20.7g fat, and 343 calories. 1 sandwich (116g) works out to about 31.9g net carbs and 398 calories. That makes grilled cheese sandwich high in net carbs and about average for the typical fast-food item, which averages about 26.5g net carbs per 100g. At this carb count, grilled cheese sandwich is best limited to small portions on keto (usually 20–50g net carbs per day). Values are per per 100 g, sourced from Manufacturer-reported values; net carbs are computed by CarbMeNot.

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Last updated June 10, 2026 · Reviewed by Jordan Lee, Nutrition Editor

Grilled Cheese Sandwich
27.5g
Net carbs
28.4g
Total carbs
0.9g
Fiber
11.2g
Protein
20.7g
Fat
343
Calories

Values per 100 g.

Is grilled cheese sandwich keto-friendly?

Not really

Grilled Cheese Sandwich is generally not keto-friendly. It has 27.5g net carbs per 100g (28.4g total carbs − 0.9g fiber). A typical serving — 1 sandwich (116g) — is about 31.9g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.

Carbs by serving size

ServingNet carbsTotal carbsCalories
1 sandwich (116g)31.9g32.9g398
100 g (3.5 oz)27.5g28.4g343
1 oz (28 g)7.7g8g96

How many calories are in grilled cheese sandwich?

Grilled Cheese Sandwich has 343 calories per 100g. 1 sandwich (116g) has about 398 calories. That's alongside 11.2g protein, 20.7g fat, and 27.5g net carbs per 100g.

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount (per 100 g)
Calories343
Total carbs28.4g
Net carbs27.5g
Fiber0.9g
Sugar4.3g
Sugar alcohols0g
Protein11.2g
Fat20.7g
Sodium822mg
Potassium139mg

Source: Manufacturer-reported values (bread-grains). Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, computed by CarbMeNot.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in grilled cheese sandwich?
Grilled Cheese Sandwich has 28.4g of total carbs and 27.5g of net carbs per 100 grams.
How many net carbs are in grilled cheese sandwich?
Grilled Cheese Sandwich has 27.5g of net carbs per 100 grams (total carbs 28.4g minus 0.9g fiber).
Is grilled cheese sandwich keto-friendly?
Grilled Cheese Sandwich is generally not keto-friendly. It has 27.5g net carbs per 100g (28.4g total carbs − 0.9g fiber). A typical serving — 1 sandwich (116g) — is about 31.9g net carbs. On a standard keto diet (20–50g net carbs per day), even one serving uses a large share of your daily carbs, so keep portions small or save it for a higher-carb day.
How many calories are in grilled cheese sandwich?
Grilled Cheese Sandwich has 343 calories per 100 grams.
How many carbs are in 1 sandwich (116g)?
1 sandwich (116g) (116g) has about 31.9g net carbs, 32.9g total carbs, and 398 calories.

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