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Pressed Turkish toast with kasseri-style cheese and sausage
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Burdur Toast (180 g) has 526 calories. That works out to 292 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.5 g of carbs, 23.8 g of protein, 24.8 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Selenium covers 79% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
526
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
51.5g
· 19% DV
Protein
23.8g
· 48% DV
Fat
24.8g
· 32% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 18% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 526 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.8 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 10.98 g | 55% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 1476 mg | 64% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% |
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) | 180 g | 526 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 263 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 292 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 140 g | 409 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 180 g | 526 kcal |
| 2 piece (half) | 180 g | 526 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 701 kcal |
Calculated from 292 calories per 100 g.
Burdur Toast is a pressed Turkish toast typically filled with sausage and kasseri-style cheese. The bread and exact filling can vary between shops and home recipes, so there is not one fixed ingredient list for every version.
Burdur Toast typically combines sausage with kasseri-style cheese and is pressed until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. A grilled cheese usually centers on cheese alone, although recipes for both dishes can vary.
To make Burdur Toast, put sausage and kasseri-style cheese between slices of bread, then press and toast them until the bread is browned and the cheese has melted. Briefly cooking the sausage first helps ensure it is hot throughout.
Burdur Toast is associated with Burdur, a city in southwestern Turkey. It is a local-style pressed toast rather than a dish with one universally fixed recipe, and shops may use their own bread and filling proportions.
No, Burdur Toast does not have to be spicy. Its usual sausage-and-cheese filling is not automatically hot; the heat depends on the sausage and any added peppers or seasonings. Ask for a mild version if you prefer less spice.
A sturdy sliced bread that fits your press works well for Burdur Toast because it holds the sausage and melted cheese without falling apart. There is no single required bread for every recipe, and local shops may use their preferred loaf.
Yes, reheat leftover Burdur Toast in a sandwich press or skillet until the center is hot and the cheese melts again. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container; reheating in a microwave may soften the toasted bread.
Yes, you can make a meat-free version of Burdur Toast by leaving out the sausage and using extra kasseri-style cheese or vegetables such as sliced peppers. It will be a variation rather than the usual sausage-filled version.
Burdur Toast pairs well with ayran, tea, or fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers. A simple salad or pickles also complement its savory filling without requiring another heavy side.
Vitamins
B12
1.3µg · 54% DV
B3
6.3mg · 39% DV
B1
0.43mg · 36% DV
Biotin
9.18µg · 31% DV
Minerals
Selenium
43µg · 78% DV
Sodium
1476mg · 64% DV
Phosphorus
428mg · 61% DV
Calcium
486mg · 49% DV
Potassium ⭐
333mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Burdur Toast is a pressed sandwich associated with Burdur in southwestern Turkey. Bread is filled with kasseri-style cheese and sausage, then toasted until the outside is crisp and the cheese melts around the savoury filling. Recipes and the type of sausage can vary, but the contrast of crunchy bread and a rich, salty centre is characteristic.
In Turkey, it is commonly eaten as a filling quick lunch or snack, often with ayran or tea; fresh tomato and pepper make good accompaniments. Elsewhere, it works well as an easy hot sandwich, perhaps with a simple salad. It offers some protein, while the bread and cheese make it fairly substantial, so a smaller portion with vegetables is a practical lighter option.
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
10.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.37g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.