How many calories in a ham and cheese sandwich
A ham and cheese sandwich has 350 kcal, with 20 g of protein.
Portion
To burn it off
Two slices of bread, a few slices of ham and a slice or two of cheese. The bread brings the carbs, the ham the protein and the cheese and butter most of the fat.
At 350 kcal it's a reasonable lunch with 20 g of protein. It's the meal deal crisps and fizzy drink that turn it into something else.
Two of them is 700, more than a plate of spag bol. Easy to do when you're hungry at your desk.
Tips
- 1Skip the butter if there's already mayo or mustard on it.
- 2Add salad or tomato for crunch instead of more cheese.
- 3Pick fruit or a yoghurt as the meal deal snack.
Where it comes from
It is named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, in 18th century England. The story, from a French travel book, is that he had meat and bread brought to the gaming table so he could keep playing. Historians think he more likely ate it at his desk. People had eaten meat in bread long before, the Earl just lent it a name.
Read the full story · Where does our food come from? · Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Questions
How many calories in a meal deal sandwich?
A ham and cheese one is about 350 kcal. The snack and drink are on top of that.
Is a toastie more calories?
A bit, if it's buttered on the outside to crisp it. The filling is the same.
How much protein is in a ham and cheese sandwich?
About 20 g, which is a decent amount for a lunch.
Does wholemeal bread change the calories?
Hardly. A slice of wholemeal has about the same calories as white, it just brings more fibre.
How long can a ham and cheese sandwich stay out of the fridge?
Up to about 2 hours at room temperature, less on a hot day. For a packed lunch, use a cool bag with an ice pack.
Did you know?
Subway started in 1965 as Pete's Super Submarines, with $1,000 and a 17 year old founder. It sold 312 sandwiches on day one.
Fast food facts · Source: Subway, History
