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Lily's Toaster Grill Grilled Cheeseburger Sandwich
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Lily's Toaster Grill Grilled Cheeseburger Sandwich

Lily's Toaster Grills
7.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
11g
Protein
3g
Sugars
840mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
119
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lily's Toaster Grill Grilled Cheeseburger Sandwich is the kind of frozen convenience item you’d spot in the supermarket’s frozen meals and heat-and-serve sandwiches section, shelved near frozen burgers, breakfast sandwiches and toaster pastries. Packaged as a single-serving 7.1 oz heat-and-eat sandwich, it leans into quick comfort-food rituals: toast it or oven-heat it, tear open the wrapper and bite into a warm, buttery bread exterior with molten processed American cheese and seasoned beef filling. The brand positions itself as an easy, satisfying grab for time-pressed shoppers — college students, busy parents, shift workers and anyone craving a nostalgic diner-style cheeseburger without leaving home. Marketing tends to emphasize convenience and flavor rather than fresh or whole-food claims; labeling may show playful, comfort-oriented imagery but lacks organic or non-GMO certifications and includes standard processed-food claims (e.g., “ready in minutes”) rather than natural-health halos. From a processing standpoint this is a highly processed, shelf-stable frozen convenience product made with multiple industrial ingredients and additives. Sensory details: the outer bread crisps lightly if toasted, the interior is soft and oily, cheese is smooth and uniformly melty, the beef topping is finely textured with savory seasoning and faint umami notes. The packaging is single-serve plastic/foil sleeve inside a branded box, designed for grab-and-go or pantry stocking. Ritual context: a quick microwave or toaster-oven solution for late-night cravings, quick lunches between classes, game-day snack plates, or a nostalgic solo meal when you want a familiar, indulgent bite with minimal prep.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 2
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat10g50%
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium840mg37%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein11g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

White, Bread, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Reduced, Iron,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate, (Vitamin, B1),, Riboflavin, (Vitamin, B2),, Folic, Acid],, Water,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Calcium, Propionate, (Preservative),, Monoglycerides,, DATEM,, Calcium, Sulfate,, Soy, Lecithin,, Citric, Acid,, Grain, Vinegar,, Wheat, Gluten,, Potassium, Iodate,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Beef, Topping, (Beef,, Water,, Textured, Vegetable, Protein, (Soy, Flour,, Caramel, Color),, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Sugar,, Salt,, Spice,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Potassium, Chloride,, Hydrolyzed, Corn, Protein,, Spice, Extractive),, Butter, (Pasteurized, Cream,, Salt),, Pasteurized, Process, American, Cheese, (Cultured, Milk, and, Skim, Milk,, Cream,, Water,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Cheese, Culture,, Sorbic, Acid, (Preservative),, Citric, Acid,, Enzymes,, Soy, Lecithin,, Color, Added),, Bread, Crumbs, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Salt,, Yeast),, Maltodextrin,, Black, Pepper,, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Paprika..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Propionate - Synthetic preservative
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients, emulsifiers, preservatives, processed cheese, textured vegetable protein, and other additives typical of ultra-processed foods, indicating Nova group 4.

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Common Questions about Lily's Toaster Grill Grilled Cheeseburger Sandwich

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy'! With 340 calories per serving and 11 grams of protein, it can be a satisfying option for a quick meal. However, it's worth noting that it contains added sugars and preservatives, so it's best enjoyed in moderation rather than as a daily staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
game-day-prep

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicindulgentcomforting
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