Tastykitchen.com Three Cheese And Orange Zest Sandwich Grilled On The Bbq Recipe

Total time: 25 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 Tastykitchen.com Three Cheese And Orange Zest Sandwich Grilled On The Bbq Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 37%. At 852mg, 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.
  • Since this food is a sandwich or a wrap, it might come with a bun or similar bread item. Remove the sandwich bun to significantly reduce the amount of net carbs and calories. Eliminating breads from a meal can make it more keto-friendly. A single slice of bread contains at least 75 calories and 15g of carbohydrates; a single English muffin usually has 120 calories and 25g of carbohydrates; the average bagel has 350 calories and 50g of carbohydrates; a regular tortilla has 470 calories and 98g of carbohydrates.

Tastykitchen.com Three Cheese And Orange Zest Sandwich Grilled On The Bbq Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 191 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 729
Total Fat: 53g
Saturated Fat: 33g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 160mg
Sodium: 852mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 32g
Calcium: 805mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 241mg Vitamin A: 389mcg
Vitamin C: 6mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 teaspoons Orange Zest
  • 3 ounces, weight String Cheese (3 Individually Wrapped Snack Size Sticks)
  • 3 ounces, weight Sliced Gouda Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Softened Butter
  • 4 slices Your Favorite Sandwich Bread
  • 2 Tablespoons Crumbled Blue Cheese
  • 1 Tablespoon Melted Butter

Instructions

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