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High-protein egg dish with Cecil cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggs with Cecil cheese (120 g) has 235 calories. That works out to 196 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.9 g of carbs, 19 g of protein, 16.9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Biotin covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
235
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
1.9g
· 1% DV
Protein
19g
· 38% DV
Fat
16.9g
· 22% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 32% · Fat 65%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 235 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.9 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.9 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 19 g | 38% |
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) | 120 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 98 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 70 g | 137 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 196 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 100 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 274 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 314 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 353 kcal |
Calculated from 196 calories per 100 g.
To make eggs with Cecil cheese, warm a little butter in a pan, add the cheese, then crack in the eggs and cook gently. Cecil is the Turkish string cheese çeçil; taste the cheese before adding salt, since some varieties are already salty.
Cecil cheese is a Turkish string cheese with a mild, salty flavor and a fibrous texture. In eggs with Cecil cheese, it softens as it heats but usually stays in strands rather than melting into a smooth, stretchy layer.
A mild Turkish string cheese or another low-moisture string cheese is the closest substitute for Cecil cheese in this dish. Mozzarella can work, but it melts more smoothly and may make the eggs softer and less distinctly stringy.
Cecil cheese softens in eggs with Cecil cheese, but it generally does not melt into a fully smooth sauce. Add it shortly before the eggs and cook over gentle heat to keep its characteristic strands tender rather than chewy.
To keep eggs with Cecil cheese from getting watery, drain excess moisture from the cheese and avoid crowding the pan. Cook over moderate-low heat, and if adding tomatoes, cook them first until some of their liquid has evaporated.
Yes, sausage works well in eggs with Cecil cheese. Brown the sausage first, then add the cheese and eggs; both the sausage and Cecil cheese can be salty, so taste the mixture before seasoning it further.
Serve eggs with Cecil cheese with crusty bread and fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber, or greens. Because the cheese can be salty, fresh sides balance the plate better than adding several more salty breakfast foods.
Yes, you can reheat eggs with Cecil cheese, although the eggs may become firmer and the cheese less tender. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and warm a portion gently in a pan or microwave rather than reheating it at high heat.
Yes, eggs with Cecil cheese can be baked in a small oven-safe dish. Add the cheese and eggs to the dish and bake until the whites are set; check near the end, since oven times vary with dish size and egg quantity.
Yes, eggs with Cecil cheese can make a filling breakfast because eggs and cheese both provide protein. Pairing the dish with vegetables or whole-grain bread adds variety and can make the meal more substantial without relying on extra cheese.
Vitamins
Biotin
21.6µg · 72% DV
B12
1.62µg · 68% DV
B2
0.46mg · 35% DV
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
306mg · 44% DV
Calcium
252mg · 25% DV
Iodine
34µg · 23% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
186mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 235 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Eggs with Cecil cheese brings together eggs and çeçil, a stringy cheese associated with eastern Turkey, particularly Erzurum. As the cheese warms in the pan, it softens and stretches, adding a mildly salty, milky flavour. The eggs may be left whole or stirred together with the cheese, depending on the cook.
In Turkey, it is often served hot at breakfast with bread and fresh vegetables, or made as a quick meal later in the day. It is a protein-rich dish with little carbohydrate. Since the cheese can be salty, taste before adding salt; a modest amount of cooking fat and a side of greens make for a lighter plate.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.