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Cheesy tomato breakfast sauce
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese (40 g) has 51 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 2.7 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 40 g
51
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
2.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.7g
· 5% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 19% · Protein 21% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% |
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 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 8 g | 10 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 40 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 220 g | 282 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese is a tomato-based sauce combined with Kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese. It is typically served warm or at room temperature with bread, though its seasoning and texture vary by recipe or brand.
Cook a tomato-based sauce in a pan, then stir in grated Kashar until it melts. Adding the cheese near the end helps keep it soft and prevents it from becoming rubbery. Season the sauce to taste.
No. Menemen is a Turkish egg dish cooked with tomatoes and usually peppers, while breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese is generally served as a sauce or spread alongside bread. You can serve the two together, but they are different dishes.
Crusty bread, toast, and Turkish pide all work well with breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese. Choose bread sturdy enough to scoop up the sauce, or spoon it onto toast for a quick breakfast.
Yes, breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese can coat pasta. Warm it gently and toss it with cooked pasta; if it seems too thick, mix in a little pasta cooking water to help it spread evenly.
No, breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese does not have to be heated if it is ready to eat. Warming it softens the cheese and brings out the tomato flavor; follow the package directions if they specify heating.
Keep opened breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese covered in the refrigerator and follow the storage directions on its package. Use a clean utensil each time, and discard it if you notice mold, an unusual smell, or a changed appearance.
Yes, you can freeze breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese, but its texture may become grainy or separate after thawing. Freeze it in a sealed, portion-sized container, then thaw and stir it while reheating.
Mozzarella or mild cheddar can replace Kashar in a homemade version of breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese. The result will taste different: Kashar has its own mild, slightly tangy flavor and melts differently from either substitute.
Yes, breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese pairs well with eggs. Spoon it over scrambled or fried eggs, or serve it beside an omelet; warming the sauce first makes it easier to spread across the dish.
Vitamins
B12
0.19µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
Vitamin C
6.08mg · 7% DV
Vitamin E
0.58mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
204mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Calcium
76mg · 8% DV
Selenium
3.28µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
90mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 51 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (40 g):
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Breakfast sauce with Kashar cheese is a tomato-based breakfast spread enriched with Kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese. The cheese brings a savoury, mildly salty richness, while the tomato gives the sauce a bright, gently tangy base; its consistency can range from spoonable to easy to spread, depending on the recipe.
In Turkey, it is commonly served with bread at breakfast, alongside eggs, olives and other small dishes. Try it warm on toast or as a dip with flatbread, or spoon a little beside eggs for an easy savoury meal. It contributes some protein from the cheese—6.8 g per 100 g—and pairs well with fresh vegetables if you want a lighter plate.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.27g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.