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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Egg and Cheese Kumru Sandwich (180 g) has 486 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 50 g of carbs, 22.3 g of protein, 21.8 g of fat and 2.7 g of fiber. Its 45 µg of Selenium covers 82% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
486
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
50g
· 18% DV
Protein
22.3g
· 45% DV
Fat
21.8g
· 28% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 18% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 486 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.8 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 9.45 g | 47% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 918 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% |
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) | 180 g | 486 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 243 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 115 g | 311 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 486 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 675 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 360 g | 972 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
An egg and cheese kumru sandwich is a warm Turkish sandwich made with kumru-style bread, egg, and cheese. It is a variation of İzmir’s better-known kumru, which is commonly filled with sucuk, sausage, salami, and cheese.
To make an egg and cheese kumru sandwich, cook the egg first, place it with cheese inside the bread, then toast the sandwich in a pan or sandwich press until the cheese melts. Cooking the egg beforehand helps keep the bread from getting soggy.
No. An egg and cheese kumru sandwich uses egg and cheese as its main filling, while the familiar İzmir-style kumru usually has sucuk, sausage, salami, and melted cheese. They share the kumru bread style but have different fillings.
An egg and cheese kumru sandwich is traditionally made with kumru bread, a sesame-topped bread associated with İzmir. If you cannot find it, use a sesame sandwich roll; ordinary sandwich bread works too, but has a softer texture and a less distinctive flavor.
Kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese, is a common choice for an egg and cheese kumru sandwich because it melts smoothly. You can also use feta for a saltier filling, though it stays crumbly rather than melting into the egg.
The egg and cheese kumru sandwich is a variation of kumru, a sandwich associated with İzmir, Turkey. The name refers to the local bread and sandwich tradition; adding egg makes this version different from the region’s commonly served sausage-and-cheese filling.
Usually, no: the familiar İzmir kumru is typically filled with sucuk, sausage, salami, and cheese rather than egg. An egg and cheese kumru sandwich is a variation, so recipes and shop menus can differ.
Serve an egg and cheese kumru sandwich with pickles, sliced tomatoes, or a simple salad to balance its rich, warm filling. Ayran is also a fitting drink, reflecting the way savory sandwiches are often enjoyed in Turkey.
Yes, you can make an egg and cheese kumru sandwich in a skillet. Toast it over medium-low heat and press gently with a spatula, turning once, so the bread browns while the cheese has time to melt.
Refrigerate leftover egg and cheese kumru sandwich promptly in a covered container and eat it the next day. Reheat it in a skillet or sandwich press for a crisper bread; a microwave is convenient but can make the bread soft.
Vitamins
B12
1.49µg · 62% DV
Biotin
16.56µg · 55% DV
B2
0.54mg · 42% DV
B1
0.34mg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
45µg · 82% DV
Phosphorus
441mg · 63% DV
Calcium
414mg · 41% DV
Sodium
918mg · 40% DV
Potassium ⭐
270mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 486 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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Egg and Cheese Kumru Sandwich is an İzmir-style sandwich made with kumru bread, a sesame-topped roll traditionally associated with the city, filled here with egg and cheese. It is usually toasted or grilled until the bread is warm and the cheese softens around the egg.
In Turkey, kumru is a popular filling choice for breakfast or a quick meal, and this version is best eaten hot; tea or ayran makes a simple accompaniment. Outside Turkey, it works just as well as a substantial brunch or lunch sandwich. It provides 12.4 g of protein per 100 g. Add tomato or greens, or use a lighter hand with the cheese, to balance the rich filling.
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
9.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.47g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.