Five Guys

Grilled Cheese

The Five Guys Grilled Cheese has 470 calories, with 19g protein, 42g carbs, 8g sugar, and 1230mg sodium.

Grilled. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

Vegetarian

470

Calories

19g

Protein

42g

Carbs

1230mg

Sodium

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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A satisfying portion

Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it

How many are you thinking?

1 × 470 cal = 470 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

53%

Sodium1230mg

70%

Sat Fat14g

16%

Sugar8g

On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts

Calories

470

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

27g35%

Saturated Fat

14g70%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

65mg22%

Sodium

1230mg53%

Total Carbohydrates

42g15%

Dietary Fiber

2g7%

Total Sugars

Protein

19g38%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownC

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

261.7 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

3.0 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Sugar

1.7 g/100cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

470 cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.4 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

4.0 g/100cal

Best →

goodTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

What's inside

Ingredients

Sesame Seed Bun

Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

American Cheese (3 slices)

Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Five Guys Grilled Cheese healthy?

The Five Guys Grilled Cheese earns a Nom Score of C (57/100). Grilled. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Five Guys Grilled Cheese?

The Five Guys Grilled Cheese has 470 calories, with 19g protein, 42g carbs, 8g sugar, and 1230mg sodium.

What is in the Five Guys Grilled Cheese?

The Five Guys Grilled Cheese is made from 2 components: Sesame Seed Bun, American Cheese (3 slices). The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Five Guys Grilled Cheese vegetarian or vegan?

The Five Guys Grilled Cheese is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Five Guys.

Does the Five Guys Grilled Cheese contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the Five Guys Grilled Cheese ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Five Guys Grilled Cheese?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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