Tomato and Cheese Sandwich

Tomato and Cheese Sandwich recipe videos

The Tomato and Cheese Sandwich is a simple, classic comfort food made with sliced bread, fresh tomatoes, and cheese, often seasoned with salt, pepper, and sometimes herbs or condiments. It is a staple in many Western cuisines, particularly popular in the United States and United Kingdom as a quick lunch or snack.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich provides a balanced mix of carbohydrates from the bread, protein and fat from the cheese, and vitamins like vitamin C and lycopene from the tomatoes. A typical serving ranges from 300 to 500 calories, depending on the type of bread and cheese used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	650 mg
Calcium	250 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	280 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the simplicity of home cooking and is often a first sandwich children learn to make. Nutritionally, the combination of tomatoes and cheese can enhance the absorption of lycopene, an antioxidant, due to the fat in the cheese.