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Cheese toast with ketchup is a hot, satisfying sandwich served with melted cheese and ketchup.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cheese toast with ketchup (120 g) has 312 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.8 g of carbs, 12.6 g of protein, 12.6 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 312 mg of Calcium covers 31% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
312
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
34.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
12.6g
· 25% DV
Fat
12.6g
· 16% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 17% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 648 mg | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% |
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) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 234 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 468 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 624 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Make cheese toast with ketchup by placing grated cheese between bread slices, then toasting until the bread is golden and the cheese melts. Spread ketchup inside or add it after toasting; adding it at the end keeps the bread crisper.
A good-melting cheese works best for cheese toast with ketchup. Cheddar is a familiar choice in many English-speaking kitchens, while mozzarella melts smoothly; grate the cheese so it melts evenly before the bread gets too dark.
You can put ketchup inside cheese toast with ketchup before grilling, but a thin layer is best. Too much sauce can make the bread soggy; adding ketchup after cooking keeps the toast crisp and gives the sauce a more noticeable taste.
To stop cheese leaking from cheese toast with ketchup, keep the filling away from the edges and avoid overfilling the bread. Grated cheese melts evenly, and pressing the sandwich gently helps seal it without forcing the cheese out.
Yes, you can make cheese toast with ketchup in a frying pan. Cook it over medium-low heat, pressing gently and turning once, until both sides are browned and the cheese melts; lower heat gives the center time to warm through.
For crispier cheese toast with ketchup, lightly butter the outside of the bread and add the ketchup after cooking. Toast it in a preheated sandwich press or pan until the surface is golden, rather than using a thick layer of sauce inside.
Cheese toast with ketchup pairs well with tomato soup, a green salad, or pickles. For a quick lunch, soup makes it more filling, while a fresh salad balances the rich, melted cheese and sweet-tangy ketchup.
You can assemble cheese toast with ketchup ahead, but it is better to add the ketchup just before serving. Keep the uncooked sandwich covered in the refrigerator and toast it shortly before eating so the bread does not become damp.
Leftover cheese toast with ketchup can be refrigerated in a covered container and is best eaten within a short time. Cool it promptly rather than leaving it out; the bread will lose its crisp texture as it sits.
Reheat cheese toast with ketchup in a skillet or sandwich press to restore some crispness. Use moderate heat until the middle is hot and the cheese softens again; a microwave is quicker but tends to make the bread chewy.
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
B2
0.26mg · 20% DV
Vitamin A
144µg · 16% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Calcium
312mg · 31% DV
Sodium
648mg · 28% DV
Phosphorus
168mg · 24% DV
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 312 calories in 1 piece (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.
Cheese toast with ketchup is a Turkish-style toasted sandwich: kaşar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese, is placed between slices of bread and heated until the outside is crisp and the cheese melts. Ketchup is added inside or served alongside, depending on preference. It is a familiar quick bite from home kitchens and snack counters in Turkey.
The warm, stretchy cheese and crunchy bread are balanced by ketchup’s sweet-tangy taste. It works for breakfast, a simple lunch or an afternoon snack, and can be paired with tea or a side salad. Bread makes it a filling, carbohydrate-forward choice, while the cheese adds protein; a 100 g portion provides 10.5 g. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of ketchup and add fresh vegetables.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.