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Protein and calcium-rich, classic breakfast with tomato paste
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste (160 g) has 211 calories. That works out to 132 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.9 g of carbs, 15.5 g of protein, 13.3 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 20.8 µg of Biotin covers 69% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 160 g
211
KCAL / 160G
Carbs
6.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
15.5g
· 31% DV
Fat
13.3g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 13% · Protein 30% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 211 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.3 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.96 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 528 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% |
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) | 160 g | 211 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 80 g | 106 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 119 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 158 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 132 calories per 100 g.
Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste is made by briefly frying tomato paste in oil, then cooking it with beaten eggs and curd cheese. Add the curd cheese near the end and stop cooking as soon as the eggs are just set.
The basic ingredients for Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste are eggs, curd cheese, and tomato paste. Oil or butter and black pepper are common additions; taste before adding salt because curd cheese can already be salty.
No. Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste gets its tomato flavor from concentrated paste and includes curd cheese, while Turkish menemen is usually cooked with fresh tomatoes and often peppers. The curd-cheese version is typically thicker and less saucy.
Add the curd cheese to Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste when the eggs are beginning to set. This warms the cheese without overcooking it; adding it near the end helps keep the texture soft rather than dry.
Yes, but tomato sauce is thinner and less concentrated than tomato paste, so the finished Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste may be wetter and milder. Cook the sauce down briefly before adding the eggs, or use less of it.
Cook Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste over low heat and take it off the stove while the eggs are still slightly soft. Stirring in the curd cheese near the end also helps prevent the mixture from becoming firm and crumbly.
Fresh, soft curd cheese with a mild flavor works best in Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste. If yours is very dry, crumble it finely; if it is salty, taste the dish before seasoning it with extra salt.
Serve Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste hot with toast, crusty bread, or flatbread. Fresh cucumber and tomato make a simple side, while bread is especially useful for scooping up the thick, tomato-flavored eggs.
It is best cooked just before serving because reheated eggs can become firm and the curd cheese can turn dry. You can prepare the seasonings and crumble the cheese in advance, then cook the eggs when you are ready to eat.
Yes. Chopped green peppers, onions, or spinach can be added to Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste. Cook firmer vegetables in the pan first, then add the paste and eggs; add spinach briefly so it does not release too much water.
Vitamins
Biotin
20.8µg · 69% DV
B12
1.28µg · 53% DV
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
B5
1.44mg · 29% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
232mg · 33% DV
Sodium
528mg · 23% DV
Iodine
32µg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
272mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 211 calories in 1 serving (medium) (160 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.
Egg with curd cheese and tomato paste is a simple Turkish pan-cooked dish of eggs, lor, a mild fresh whey cheese, and tomato paste. The eggs set around the soft cheese, while the paste brings a savoury, concentrated tomato flavour. Recipes vary in how much cooking fat they use.
In Turkey it is commonly served hot at breakfast, often with bread and tea, though it also makes an easy light meal. Eggs and lor give it a protein-rich character, with calcium as well. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of oil and serve it with fresh tomatoes, cucumber or herbs.
High
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 2
Minimally 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
4.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.