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Cheese and pickle sandwich
Calories & nutrition facts
white bread, cheddar
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 282 kcal —
- Protein 12 g 24%
- Carbohydrate 28 g 10%
- Fat 14 g 18%
- Saturated fat 7.4 g 37%
- Fibre 1.5 g 5%
- Sugars 4.6 g —
- Sodium 591 mg 26%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 157 µg 17%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 1.5 mg 10%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.14 mg 12%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.16 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 0.9 mg 6%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.38 mg 8%
- Vitamin B6 0.09 mg 5%
- Biotin (B7) 1.7 µg 6%
- Folate (B9) 23 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0.7 µg 29%
Minerals
- Calcium 321 mg 25%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 206 mg 16%
- Potassium 107 mg 2%
- Zinc 1.7 mg 15%
- Copper 0.08 mg 9%
- Manganese 0.29 mg 13%
- Selenium 5 µg 9%
- Iodine 11 µg 7%
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Questions about Cheese and pickle sandwich
What does “pickle” mean in a British cheese and pickle sandwich?
It usually means a thick, tangy-sweet brown relish made with chopped vegetables, rather than slices of pickled cucumber. Spread it thinly so its sharpness doesn’t overpower the cheese.
Which cheese works best in a cheese and pickle sandwich?
Mature Cheddar is the classic choice: its savoury bite stands up well to the sweet, sharp pickle. Slice it thinly or grate it for an even filling.
How do you stop a cheese and pickle sandwich going soggy?
Butter the bread right to the edges to make a barrier, and keep the pickle between the cheese rather than directly against the bread. If you’re making it ahead, wrap it and chill it.
Can you make a cheese and pickle toastie?
Yes. Spread the pickle thinly between the cheese so it doesn’t leak out, then toast until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted. Mature Cheddar works especially well.
What goes well with a cheese and pickle sandwich?
It’s a familiar British lunch with crisps or a simple side salad. Tomato soup is a good choice if you want something warm alongside it.
How should you store a cheese and pickle sandwich for lunch?
Wrap it or put it in a sealed container and keep it chilled; for a packed lunch, use an insulated cool bag with an ice pack. The Food Standards Agency advises keeping chilled food below 5°C.
What can you use instead of pickle in a cheese sandwich?
Try a thin layer of onion chutney for a similar sweet-and-sharp flavour, or sliced tomato for a fresher filling. Pat tomato dry first so it doesn’t wet the bread.
Does a cheese and pickle sandwich have more protein than a plain cheddar sandwich?
A cheddar cheese sandwich on white bread has 15.1 g protein per 100 g, compared with 12 g in cheese and pickle.
Source: CoFID (UK) 11-963 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
