Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Name: Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Cook time: 6 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices of sourdough or your favorite sandwich bread; 2 tablespoons softened butter (or mayonnaise for the outside); ⅓ cup freshly grated cheddar (or vintage cheddar/Gruyère) and ⅓ cup freshly grated mozzarella

A buttered sourdough sandwich filled with melted cheddar and mozzarella, grilled until golden and crispy outside with creamy cheese throughout.

Glycemic Load: 29.7 (High)

744 calories per serving

Serves: 1

Cook: PT6M

lunch

About This Calculation

Grilled Cheese Sandwich has a high glycemic load of 29.7 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are sourdough bread (GL 29.2), cheddar and mozzarella cheese, grated (GL 0.5). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.