The Daily Meal Grilled Cheese Pockets With Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Grilled Cheese Pockets With Tomato Sauce Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 29g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 28%. At 633mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

The Daily Meal Grilled Cheese Pockets With Tomato Sauce Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 235 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 505
Total Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 194mg
Sodium: 633mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 251mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 236mg Vitamin A: 162mcg
Vitamin C: 5mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets store bought puff pastry
  • 2 Ounces cheese curds
  • 2 Ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 Ounces Campbell’s tomato soup
  • 2 eggs (for egg wash)

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)