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Same-portion calorie comparison

How many calories are in a turkey sandwich?

A heavy mayonnaise layer can contribute more than the turkey, while cheese and bacon add dense calories in thin slices. Build the whole sandwich in Calk.

Turkey sandwich: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

Same 200 g portion, different choices: bread, spread, protein, cheese, vegetables.

How bread, spread and fillings change a sandwich

In these two examples, the changes are: bread — whole wheat → white bread, spread — mustard → mayonnaise, cheese — added: cheddar.

Lower calorie 261 kcal 200 g 130 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +77%
Higher calorie 461 kcal 200 g 230 kcal per 100 g
Lower calorie Calk card for Sandwich: 130 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 24/13/63 Higher calorie Calk card for Sandwich: 230 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 19/50/30
  • Mustard contributes very few calories in the amount shown.
  • A heavy layer of mayonnaise can contribute more calories than the turkey beneath it.
  • Cheddar and bacon are thin but calorie-dense additions. Here, lean chicken on sourdough provides 195 kcal per 100 g, the club 222 and the Italian sub 240.
  • The turkey and salad vegetables are the same. Mayonnaise, cheddar and bacon account for most of the added energy.

Turkey, chicken, club and grilled-cheese sandwich calories

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Questions about calories in sandwiches

How many calories are in a turkey sandwich with different spreads?
The two versions shown in Calk contain 261 and 461 kcal per 200 g. A heavy mayonnaise layer can contribute more than the turkey, while cheese and bacon add dense calories in thin slices.
Why is a turkey sandwich with mayonnaise, cheddar and bacon higher in calories than one with mustard?
Mustard contributes very few calories in the amount shown. A heavy layer of mayonnaise can contribute more calories than the turkey beneath it.
How do I calculate the sandwich I made or ordered?
Open Sandwich in Calk and choose the bread and slice count, spread, protein, cheese, bacon, vegetables and sauces.

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