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Cuban sandwich
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 228 kcal —
- Protein 16 g 32%
- Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 4.4 g 22%
- Fibre 0.8 g 3%
- Sugars 2.5 g —
- Sodium 553 mg 24%
- Cholesterol 44 mg 15%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 33 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0.6 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.3 mg 2%
- Vitamin K 3.8 µg 3%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.37 mg 30%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.28 mg 21%
- Niacin (B3) 3.3 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 32 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0.68 µg 28%
- Choline 45.5 mg 8%
Minerals
- Calcium 159 mg 12%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 22 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 197 mg 16%
- Potassium 212 mg 5%
- Zinc 2.4 mg 21%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Selenium 29.6 µg 54%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 228 | 16 g | 16 g | 11 g |
| 1 × 1 sandwich, any size | 190 g | 433 | 30 g | 30 g | 20 g |
| 2 × 1 sandwich, any size | 380 g | 866 | 60 g | 59 g | 41 g |
| ½ × 1 sandwich, any size | 95 g | 217 | 15 g | 15 g | 10 g |
| 3 × 1 sandwich, any size | 570 g | 1300 | 90 g | 88 g | 61 g |
| 4 × 1 sandwich, any size | 760 g | 1733 | 121 g | 118 g | 81 g |
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Questions about Cuban sandwich
What goes in a Cuban sandwich?
The classic filling is roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, dill pickles and yellow mustard in Cuban bread. Butter the outside before pressing it until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted.
How do you press a Cuban sandwich without a sandwich press?
Heat a heavy frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook the buttered sandwich for about 3–4 minutes on each side, pressing it with a second pan or a heatproof weight; turn the heat down if the bread browns before the cheese melts.
Why is it called a Cuban sandwich?
The sandwich is associated with Cuban communities in Florida, where it became a filling lunch for workers. Tampa and Miami each have their own traditions for making it, including differences in the meat or condiments.
How should you store a Cuban sandwich?
It is best freshly pressed, while the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and reheat in a frying pan or sandwich press; the microwave tends to make the bread soft.
What do you serve with a Cuban sandwich?
Dill pickles and crisps are familiar accompaniments. The pickles’ sharpness cuts through the rich pork, ham and cheese.
What can you use instead of Cuban bread?
Use a firm white roll or a small baguette if Cuban bread is unavailable. Avoid very soft bread, which can collapse under the press, and slice thicker bread horizontally so the filling stays in place.
How many calories are in a Cuban sandwich?
A typical 190 g sandwich contains 228 kcal. Size and the amount of pork, ham, cheese and butter can change the total.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27520410 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
