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A cheese-filled product, typically made with a dough or grain-based exterior.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cheese-filled item (80 g) has 240 calories. That works out to 300 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.4 g of carbs, 9.2 g of protein, 11.6 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
240
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
24.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
9.2g
· 18% DV
Fat
11.6g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 15% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.68 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 416 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 18% |
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) | 80 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 ounce (thin) | 28.4 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 40 g | 120 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 50 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 180 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 360 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 300 calories per 100 g.
A cheese-filled item has a cheese filling enclosed in, or layered with, a dough or grain-based exterior. The exact ingredients and shape vary, so the term can describe more than one style of food.
The best cheese depends on the recipe: a firm, relatively dry cheese is less likely to make the exterior soggy, while softer cheese gives a creamier filling. Drain moist cheese before using it.
Yes, a cheese-filled item may be baked or fried, depending on its dough and recipe. Follow the package directions for a ready-made version, since cooking methods are not interchangeable for every product.
Cheese can leak from a cheese-filled item when the seams are not sealed well or the filling is too wet. Drain moist cheese and press the edges firmly together before cooking.
Reheat a cheese-filled item in an oven or air fryer to help its exterior stay crisp. A microwave heats it quickly but usually softens dough, so it is less suitable for restoring a crisp texture.
Refrigerate a cooked cheese-filled item in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for an extended time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Yes, you can freeze a cheese-filled item. Freeze pieces separately before packing them together to prevent sticking; the exterior may lose some crispness after thawing and reheating.
Fresh salad or sliced vegetables balance the rich, savory filling of a cheese-filled item. For a simple snack, serve it with fruit or a light dip rather than another heavy pastry.
Yes, you can assemble a cheese-filled item ahead of cooking and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Cook it near serving time, since a moist filling can soften the dough if it sits too long.
For a crisp crust, avoid overfilling a cheese-filled item and make sure the filling is not watery. Bake or reheat it with space around each piece so steam can escape.
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B3
1.76mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
152mg · 22% DV
Sodium
416mg · 18% DV
Calcium
144mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
124mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 240 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 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.
A cheese-filled item typically has a dough- or grain-based outer layer wrapped around a cheese filling. It can take many forms, from a hand-held pastry to a baked snack, and the filling and preparation vary by recipe, so there is no single regional origin or standard shape to assume.
It is often served warm, when the outside may be crisp and the cheese soft, as a snack or part of a light meal. In different places, it can accompany breakfast, tea or a simple lunch. It provides carbohydrates and fat as well as protein; a 100 g portion contains 11.5 g of protein. Pair it with salad or fresh vegetables for a more balanced 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
— 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
5.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.