Grilled Cheese vs American Cheese

Compare calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, and fiber for these Well Informed menu items.

Quick answer

American Cheese is lowest in calories, while Grilled Cheese gives the most protein.

Lowest calories

American Cheese

110 kcal

Highest protein

Grilled Cheese

15 g protein

Lowest carbs

American Cheese

1 g carbs

Lowest sodium

American Cheese

340 mg sodium

Side-by-side nutrition facts

Values are per listed serving and may vary by location or preparation.

Menu item	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sodium
Grilled CheeseLunch Grill Sandwiches	310 kcal	15 g	46 g	7 g	2 g	650 mg
American CheeseSalad Cheeses	110 kcal	6 g	1 g	9 g	0 g	340 mg

Choose American Cheese if your priority is keeping calories lower. It has 110 calories per serving.

Choose Grilled Cheese if you want the most protein. It has 15g protein per serving.

If sodium matters, American Cheese is the lighter sodium pick at 340mg.

Open these items in the Well Informed calculator to see combined calories and macros.