Calories in a Beef & Swiss Cheese Sandwich

The variety of specific sandwiches is virtually infinite, but they normally contain some combination of meat and cheese. Additional toppings in a sandwich commonly include sliced vegetables and dressing. A roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwich is commonly available in restaurants.

Serving Information

The nutritional information for a beef and Swiss cheese sandwich is entirely dependent upon the specific recipe. The roast beef and Swiss cheese sandwich from Arby's, a popular fast food restaurant, has nutrition information that is typical. This sandwich also contains lettuce, tomatoes and red onions. The dressing is mayonnaise and spicy brown honey mustard. The serving size is a single sandwich weighing 331 g, or nearly 12 oz.

Calories

A beef and Swiss cheese sandwich contains 750 total calories, according to CalorieLab. This provides 37.5 percent of the daily value for calories, assuming a daily diet 2,000 calories. Fat provides about 333 calories, carbohydrates contribute 289 calories and protein accounts for the remaining 128 calories.

Fat and Protein

A beef and Swiss cheese sandwich provides a total of 37 g of fat, which is 56.9 percent of the daily value for fat. It also has 32 g of protein, which is 64 percent of the daily value for protein.

Carbohydrates

A beef and Swiss cheese sandwich has 75 g of total carbohydrates, including 55 g of starch, 15 g of sugar and 5 g of dietary fiber. This provides 25 percent of the daily value for total carbohydrates, 20 percent of the daily value for dietary fiber and 30 percent of the daily value for sugar.

Vitamins

A beef and Swiss cheese sandwich provides 750 International Units of vitamin A, which is 15 percent of the daily value for vitamin A. It contains no vitamin C.

Minerals

A beef and Swiss cheese sandwich contains 1,560 mg of sodium, or 65 percent of the daily value for sodium. It also has 600 mg of calcium, or 60 percent of the daily value for calcium. The iron content in a beef and Swiss cheese sandwich is 6.3 mg, or 35 percent of the daily value for iron.

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Article reviewed by GlennK Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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