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Grilled Cheese
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Grilled Cheese

Grilled. Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

Vegetarian
510
Calories
16g
Protein
42g
Carbs
1300mg
Sodium
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Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 510 cal = 510 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

57%
Sodium1300mg
50%
Sat Fat10g
8%
Sugar4g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
510

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
28g36%
Saturated Fat
10g50%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg13%
Sodium
1300mg57%
Total Carbohydrates
42g15%
Dietary Fiber
0g0%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
16g32%

* 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 Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
254.9 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
510 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.0 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
3.1 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Whataburger Grilled Cheese healthy?

The Whataburger Grilled Cheese earns a Nom Score of C (59/100). Grilled. Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Whataburger Grilled Cheese?

The Whataburger Grilled Cheese has 510 calories, with 16g protein, 42g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1300mg sodium.

Is the Whataburger Grilled Cheese vegetarian or vegan?

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

What is the Nom Score of the Whataburger 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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