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Protein-rich sandwich with aged kashar cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Aged kashar sandwich (140 g) has 437 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.8 g of carbs, 19.9 g of protein, 22.1 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 357 mg of Phosphorus covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
437
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
39.8g
· 14% DV
Protein
19.9g
· 40% DV
Fat
22.1g
· 28% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 18% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 437 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.1 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 9.94 g | 50% |
| Trans fat | 0.39 g | |
| Sodium | 896 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39.8 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% |
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 serving (medium) | 140 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 140 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 70 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 190 g | 593 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 686 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
An aged kashar sandwich is bread filled with aged kashar, a firm Turkish cheese with a savory, tangy flavor. It can be served cold or toasted, and recipes may add vegetables or condiments.
It is a familiar way to eat Turkish kashar, but an aged kashar sandwich does not have one fixed traditional recipe. The cheese may be paired with everyday bread and eaten plain or with local additions such as tomato or peppers.
Layer thin slices of aged kashar between two slices of bread, then toast in a pan or sandwich press until the cheese softens. Add moist fillings after toasting if you want the bread to stay crisp.
Aged kashar gives a sandwich a concentrated, savory and slightly tangy cheese flavor. Its taste is more pronounced than that of young kashar, so simple fillings such as greens or roasted peppers let the cheese stand out.
Yes, an aged kashar sandwich can be eaten cold. Slice the cheese thinly so it is easy to bite, and add crisp vegetables or a spread if you want a softer contrast to the firm cheese.
Keep wet ingredients away from the bread until serving. Pat tomatoes dry, remove their watery seeds, or pack them separately; spreading a thin layer of butter or another suitable spread on the bread can also help slow moisture transfer.
Yes, aged kashar can replace cheddar in many sandwiches, but the flavor and melt will differ. Kashar is a Turkish cheese with its own savory character; grate or slice it thinly for more even melting.
A prepared aged kashar sandwich is best eaten soon after assembly. If you need to save it, refrigerate it in a closed container and expect the bread to lose some crispness, especially when it contains fresh vegetables.
Roasted peppers, tomato, leafy greens and olives pair well with aged kashar. Choose one or two additions rather than crowding the sandwich, so their flavors complement rather than cover the cheese.
Serve an aged kashar sandwich with soup, a green salad or pickles. A fresh, lightly dressed salad balances the cheese's strong flavor, while soup makes a toasted sandwich an easy, more substantial meal.
Vitamins
B12
0.87µg · 36% DV
B2
0.41mg · 32% DV
B1
0.31mg · 26% DV
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
357mg · 51% DV
Calcium
434mg · 43% DV
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Sodium
896mg · 39% DV
Potassium ⭐
231mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 437 calories in 1 serving (medium) (140 g):
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An Aged kashar sandwich puts slices of aged kaşar, a firm Turkish cheese with a deeper, savoury flavour than its younger version, between pieces of bread. It can be kept simple or dressed with fresh vegetables; warming it softens the cheese and gives the bread a crisp edge. In Turkey, it is an easy breakfast or snack, often enjoyed with tea, and it also works as a quick lunch. For readers elsewhere, think of it as a straightforward cheese sandwich with a distinctly Turkish character rather than a recipe tied to one particular bread. It provides 14.2 g of protein per 100 g, alongside carbohydrates from the bread. Add tomato or leafy greens for freshness, or use a little less cheese for a lighter sandwich.
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
9.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
7g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.