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Iconic Turkish street sandwich from Ayvalık with sausage, salami, hot dog, cheese, pickles, and assorted garnishes.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (large) of Ayvalık mixed sandwich (250 g) has 638 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 68.8 g of carbs, 25.5 g of protein, 28.8 g of fat and 5.3 g of fiber. Its 1.8 µg of B12 covers 73% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (large) · 250 g
638
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
68.8g
· 25% DV
Protein
25.5g
· 51% DV
Fat
28.8g
· 37% DV
Fiber
5.3g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 16% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 638 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28.8 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 10.5 g | 53% |
| Trans fat | 0.25 g | |
| Sodium | 1850 mg | 80% |
| Total carbohydrate | 68.8 g | 25% |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% |
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 (large) | 250 g | 638 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 60 g | 153 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 125 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 220 g | 561 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 638 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 300 g | 765 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
An Ayvalık mixed sandwich is a Turkish street sandwich associated with Ayvalık, typically filled with sausage, salami, hot dog, cheese, pickles and other garnishes. It is usually served hot, with the bread toasted or pressed around the fillings.
The Ayvalık mixed sandwich comes from Ayvalık, a coastal town in Balıkesir province on Turkey’s Aegean coast. It became known as a local street-food specialty, with shops developing their own combinations of meats, cheese and garnishes.
An Ayvalık mixed sandwich is known for its generous combination of several deli meats, melted cheese and pickled or other garnishes, often packed into a distinctive long loaf. A typical grilled sandwich usually has fewer fillings and a simpler flavor.
The names are often used for closely related preparations, but they are not always identical on menus. Ayvalık toast usually refers to the pressed, toasted version made with Ayvalık-style bread, while “mixed sandwich” emphasizes its assortment of fillings.
Split a long sandwich loaf and fill it with sausage, salami, hot dog, cheese and pickles, adding garnishes or sauce if you like. Press it in a sandwich maker until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted.
An Ayvalık mixed sandwich is traditionally associated with a long Ayvalık-style loaf that crisps well when pressed while staying soft inside. If you cannot find it, choose a sturdy long roll that can hold a generous filling without falling apart.
No, an Ayvalık mixed sandwich does not have one fixed filling. Sausage, salami, hot dog, cheese, pickles and garnishes are common, but shops vary the combination and may add sauces or other toppings.
To make an Ayvalık mixed sandwich lighter at home, use smaller amounts of the processed meats and sauce, and add more vegetables or pickles. Toasting it without extra butter or oil keeps the bread crisp without adding cooking fat.
Pickles, a simple salad or a glass of ayran are natural sides for an Ayvalık mixed sandwich. They add freshness alongside its rich, savory filling without competing with the sandwich’s distinctive combination of meats and melted cheese.
You can freeze an Ayvalık mixed sandwich, but the bread and pickles may lose their best texture after thawing. For better results, freeze it before toasting and leave out watery garnishes, then toast it thoroughly from thawed.
Vitamins
B12
1.75µg · 73% DV
B1
0.43mg · 36% DV
B3
5.25mg · 33% DV
B5
1.63mg · 33% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1850mg · 80% DV
Phosphorus
275mg · 39% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Calcium
300mg · 30% DV
Potassium ⭐
450mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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The Ayvalık mixed sandwich is a generously filled toasted sandwich associated with Ayvalık, a town on Türkiye’s Aegean coast. It is typically made with bread packed with sausage, salami, hot dog, cheese, pickles and assorted garnishes; the exact combination can vary from one sandwich shop to another.
Served hot, it has crisp, browned bread and a savoury, soft centre. In Türkiye it is popular as a filling street-food lunch or substantial snack, often accompanied by pickles or ayran. Abroad, it makes an easy, hearty meal when you want to try a well-known Turkish sandwich. The bread and rich fillings make it energy-dense, while the meat and cheese contribute protein. Pair it with a fresh salad, or share a large sandwich for a lighter meal.
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
— Not 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
10.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
9.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.25g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.