Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich calories & nutrition


Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich contains 315 calories per serving (16% of a 2,000 kcal daily diet), with 16g fat, 22g carbs, and 21g protein. This nutrition data is based on real meals tracked by Arise app users.

Based on real meals tracked with Arise — the AI calorie counter
Per serving
315 kcal
Fat 16.2 g · Carb 21.7 g · Protein 21.2 g
Per 100 g
233 kcal
Fat 12 g · Carb 16.1 g · Protein 15.7 g
Total dish
315 kcal
Weight 135 g


Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich photo

What's in Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich?


Ingredient Amount kcal Fat Carb Protein
White bread 40 g 104 1.2 20 3.6
Butter 5 g 37 4 0 0
Cheese slice 30 g 111 9 0 7.5
Ham slices 50 g 60 2 1 10
Red bell pepper 10 g 3 0 0.7 0.1


Macronutrients (Fat, Carbs, Protein) are shown in grams (g).



Ingredient links

White bread · Butter · Cheese slice · Ham slices · Red bell pepper



How does Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich compare to similar dishes?


Dish Weight kcal Protein vs. this dish
Assorted open-faced sandwiches on multi-seed bread 215g 552 30g +237 kcal, more protein
Beef and Vegetable Open Sandwich 225g 579 35g +264 kcal, more protein
Breakfast plate with open sandwiches and juice 400g 581 27g +266 kcal, more protein
Caramelised Onion and Meat Open Sandwich 405g 796 42g +481 kcal, more protein


Frequently Asked Questions


Is Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich healthy?

In moderation. Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich is calorie-dense at 233 kcal/100 g. With 21g protein and 22g carbs, it provides good nutrition but watch portion sizes.

Is Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich good for weight loss?

Yes. At 315 calories with 21g protein, Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich keeps you full while fitting most calorie budgets. High protein helps preserve muscle during weight loss.

How much protein is in Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich?

One serving contains 21g of protein, which is about 21% of the recommended daily protein intake.

What app can track calories in this meal?

Arise lets you track this meal instantly by taking a photo. No manual entry needed — the AI recognizes ingredients and calculates nutrition automatically.



What are the nutrition facts for Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich?

  • Macro split: fat 46%, carbs 28%, protein 26%
  • Energy density: 233 kcal/100 g (medium)
  • Top calorie contributors: Cheese slice, White bread, Ham slices


How long does it take to burn off Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich?

  • Jogging: ~36 min
  • Cycling: ~42 min
  • Walking: ~77 min

* Assumes a 70 kg person, moderate pace.



How much of your daily intake is Open-faced ham and cheese sandwich?

  • kcal: 16% of daily intake
  • Fat: 23% of daily intake
  • Carb: 11% of daily intake
  • Protein: 21% of daily intake

* Reference intake: 2000 kcal, fat 70 g, carbs 200 g, protein 100 g.

Track meals instantly with Arise

Just snap a photo — Arise uses AI to identify ingredients and calculate calories, protein, carbs, and fat in seconds.

  • No barcode scanning
  • No manual searching
  • Works with any dish




Download Arise