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Sesame ring bread baked with kaşar-style cheese; relatively rich in carbohydrates and fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Cheese-baked sesame ring bread has 350 calories. It contains 48 g of carbs, 12 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 21 µg of Selenium covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 100 g
350
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
12g
· 24% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 14% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 580 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
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 (medium) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 25 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 88 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 50 g | 175 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 245 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 455 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Cheese-baked sesame ring bread is a sesame-coated ring of bread baked with kaşar-style cheese on or inside it. It combines the chewy or crisp texture of a sesame ring bread with a melted cheese topping, and is often eaten as a bakery snack or breakfast food.
No, cheese-baked sesame ring bread is not simply plain Turkish simit: it has melted cheese added during baking. Simit is typically a sesame-coated ring eaten without cheese, though bakeries may use simit or a similar ring bread as the base.
To make cheese-baked sesame ring bread, place grated kaşar-style cheese on a sesame ring bread and bake until the cheese melts and begins to brown. Adding the cheese near the end helps keep it from overbrowning while the bread warms through.
Kaşar-style cheese is the usual choice for cheese-baked sesame ring bread because it melts smoothly and has a savory flavor. Other good melting cheeses can work, but a strongly flavored cheese will change the taste of the sesame bread.
Let cheese-baked sesame ring bread cool on a rack rather than trapping steam in a closed container while it is hot. If it softens, reheat it briefly in an oven; a microwave warms it quickly but tends to make the bread less crisp.
Yes, cheese-baked sesame ring bread can be frozen once it has cooled completely. Wrap portions well to limit freezer burn, then reheat them in an oven after thawing for a better crust and melted-cheese texture than microwave reheating provides.
Cheese-baked sesame ring bread pairs well with fresh tomato, cucumber, olives, or a simple salad. It is already topped with cheese, so serve it with lighter sides rather than another rich cheese dish; tea or coffee also makes a familiar accompaniment.
Yes, leftover simit works as a base for cheese-baked sesame ring bread. Split or top the ring with grated kaşar-style cheese, then bake until the cheese melts; this is a practical way to use bread that has started to lose its freshness.
Cheese-baked sesame ring bread can turn soggy when melted cheese releases moisture or steam gets trapped around the bread. Avoid covering it while hot, and warm it uncovered in the oven if you want to restore some of its crisp exterior.
Yes, cheese-baked sesame ring bread is commonly suitable for breakfast as well as a snack. Its sesame-coated bread and melted cheese make it easy to eat on the go; fresh vegetables or fruit can round out the meal.
Vitamins
B1
0.32mg · 27% DV
B3
3.1mg · 19% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
220mg · 31% DV
Manganese
0.62mg · 27% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Sodium
580mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
210mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cheese-baked sesame ring bread is a ring-shaped bread made with sesame and baked with kaşar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese. It brings together the sesame-crusted gevrek tradition and the savoury richness of melted cheese, and is commonly found in Turkish bakeries.
The outside is pleasantly crisp with toasted sesame, while the centre is softer and chewy; the cheese gives it a savoury, creamy note. In Turkey it is often eaten warm for breakfast or with tea, and it also works as a filling snack. It is relatively rich in carbohydrates and fat, with some protein too. For a lighter meal, pair it with fresh tomatoes or cucumber rather than adding another pastry.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.