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Provides protein and calcium from string cheese with carbohydrates from bread.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Bread with string cheese (120 g) has 347 calories. That works out to 289 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.3 g of carbs, 15.8 g of protein, 15.4 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 288 mg of Phosphorus covers 41% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
347
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
35.3g
· 13% DV
Protein
15.8g
· 32% DV
Fat
15.4g
· 20% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 18% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 347 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.4 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.32 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.3 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 15.8 g | 32% |
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) | 120 g | 347 kcal |
| 0.25 serving (quarter) | 30 g | 87 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 60 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 202 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 289 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 520 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 636 kcal |
Calculated from 289 calories per 100 g.
Bread with string cheese is made by placing torn strands of string cheese between slices of bread and heating until the cheese softens. Use a pan, toaster oven, or sandwich press, and keep the heat moderate so the bread browns before it burns.
Yes, the cheese in bread with string cheese softens and becomes stretchy when heated. It may stay more fibrous than sliced melting cheeses, so pull it into thin strands and spread them evenly inside the bread for more consistent melting.
Bread with string cheese works well with sandwich bread, a crusty roll, or thick slices of sourdough. Sandwich bread browns quickly in a press, while sturdier bread holds the soft cheese better and is less likely to become soggy.
Yes, bread with string cheese can be cooked in a skillet. Heat it over medium-low heat and turn it once the underside is golden; lower heat gives the strands time to soften without scorching the bread.
Tomato, roasted peppers, or fresh herbs work well in bread with string cheese. Add only a little wet filling so the bread does not turn soggy, and place the cheese beside the vegetables to help hold the sandwich together as it softens.
Bread with string cheese uses stringy, pull-apart cheese, while a classic grilled cheese usually uses sliced or grated cheeses chosen to melt smoothly. The result is a more fibrous, stretchy filling rather than an evenly melted layer.
Yes, bread with string cheese can be heated in an air fryer. Secure the top slice with a toothpick if needed, use moderate heat, and check early because thin bread can brown before the cheese has softened.
Bread with string cheese pairs well with tomato soup, a crisp salad, or sliced vegetables. For a simple breakfast or snack, serve it with fresh fruit; the mild, savory cheese works especially well alongside something fresh.
It is better to assemble bread with string cheese just before heating and eating it. If left assembled, moisture from the cheese or other fillings can soften the bread; cooked leftovers can be refrigerated in a covered container and reheated soon afterward.
Yes, reheat bread with string cheese in a skillet, toaster oven, or sandwich press until the center is hot. A skillet or press helps restore some crispness; a microwave softens the cheese quickly but leaves the bread less crisp.
Vitamins
B12
0.84µg · 35% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B3
2.88mg · 18% DV
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
288mg · 41% DV
Calcium
336mg · 34% DV
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Sodium
624mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
180mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 347 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Bread with string cheese is a simple Turkish sandwich made by tucking dil peyniri—a mild, supple cheese that pulls apart into strands—inside bread. It is an easy breakfast or snack in Turkey, often enjoyed with tea; warming the bread softens the cheese and makes it pleasantly stretchy, while it can also be eaten cold for convenience.
The bread supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the cheese contributes protein and calcium, making this a more filling choice than plain bread. For a lighter meal, use whole-grain bread and add fresh tomato or cucumber; the mild cheese also pairs well with olives.
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
7.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.