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Bread sandwich with spicy acuka spread and Kashar cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich (180 g) has 497 calories. That works out to 276 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.1 g of carbs, 18.4 g of protein, 24.5 g of fat and 5.6 g of fiber. Its 34.6 µg of Selenium covers 63% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 57 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
497
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
51.1g
· 19% DV
Protein
18.4g
· 37% DV
Fat
24.5g
· 31% DV
Fiber
5.6g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 15% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 497 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.5 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 7.94 g | 40% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 1058 mg | 46% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 497 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 75 g | 207 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 110 g | 304 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 414 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 497 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 497 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 200 g | 552 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 240 g | 662 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 300 g | 828 kcal |
Calculated from 276 calories per 100 g.
An Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich combines bread, acuka—a savory Turkish spread—and Kashar cheese. Acuka recipes vary, but commonly include red pepper, walnuts, garlic, and spices, giving the sandwich a rich, savory flavor.
To make an Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich, spread a thin layer of acuka inside bread, add Kashar slices, and close it. Toast in a pan or sandwich press until the cheese melts and the bread turns golden.
Acuka gives an Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich a savory, peppery taste, often with a hint of garlic and spice. Its heat varies by recipe, so start with a small amount if you prefer the cheese to stand out.
Yes, toasting an Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich melts the Kashar and crisps the bread. Use moderate heat so the cheese warms through without the acuka scorching or squeezing out of the bread.
Yes, mozzarella or another mild melting cheese can replace Kashar in an Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich. The result will taste less tangy and less distinctly Turkish than the version made with Kashar.
To keep an Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich from getting soggy, spread the acuka thinly and toast the bread soon after assembling it. If packing it for later, keep wet vegetables separate until serving.
Tomato, sliced cucumber, or a few greens can add freshness to an Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich. Add vegetables sparingly, since juicy fillings can soften the bread and compete with the acuka.
An Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich is a modern, convenient combination rather than a single dish with one fixed traditional recipe. It brings the familiar Turkish spread acuka together with Kashar cheese in sandwich form.
An Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich is best eaten freshly made, but leftovers can be refrigerated in a covered container and eaten within a day. Reheat it in a pan or press; the bread may be softer than when fresh.
You can freeze an Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich, but thawed bread may lose its crisp texture. Wrap it tightly, thaw it in the refrigerator, then reheat in a pan or sandwich press for a better finish.
Vitamins
B12
0.86µg · 36% DV
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
B1
0.34mg · 28% DV
B3
4.41mg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
35µg · 64% DV
Phosphorus
396mg · 57% DV
Sodium
1058mg · 46% DV
Manganese
1.04mg · 45% DV
Potassium ⭐
389mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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An Acuka and Kashar Cheese Sandwich layers bread with acuka, a boldly seasoned Turkish spread, and slices of kashar, a semi-hard cheese made in Turkey. Acuka commonly combines pepper paste, walnuts and spices, bringing a savoury, gently hot note that contrasts with the cheese’s mild, salty flavour.
It is often toasted until the bread is crisp and the kashar soft and stretchy. In Turkey, it can be a quick breakfast or lunch, or served alongside tea; elsewhere, it makes an easy warm sandwich with a distinctly Turkish flavour. Bread supplies much of its carbohydrate, while the cheese adds protein and richness. For a lighter meal, use a modest layer of acuka and serve it with fresh salad or sliced vegetables.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.87g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.77g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.