Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
High in protein, rich in fat, low in carbs
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggs with cheese and butter (140 g) has 357 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.2 g of carbs, 22.1 g of protein, 29 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 26.6 µg of Biotin covers 89% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 1 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
357
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
2.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
22.1g
· 44% DV
Fat
29g
· 37% 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 2% · Protein 25% · Fat 73%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat | 29 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 12.46 g | 62% |
| Trans fat | 0.49 g | |
| Sodium | 434 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 22.1 g | 44% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 357 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 70 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 230 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 170 g | 434 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 510 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 612 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
Eggs with cheese and butter are made by gently cooking beaten eggs in butter, then adding cheese near the end. Keep the heat low and take the pan off the stove once the cheese melts, so the eggs stay soft.
A good melting cheese works best in eggs with cheese and butter. The Turkish version uses kaşar and dil peyniri, a mild melting cheese that pulls into strands; grate the kaşar and tear the dil peyniri into small pieces.
Eggs with cheese and butter turn rubbery when they cook too long or over high heat. Stir gently over low heat and remove the pan while the eggs still look slightly soft; residual heat will finish cooking them.
Add the cheese to eggs with cheese and butter when the eggs are nearly set but still moist. This gives the cheese time to melt without leaving the eggs overcooked or making the cheese greasy.
Yes, you can bake eggs with cheese and butter in an oven-safe dish. Watch them closely and take them out as soon as the eggs set, since oven heat can quickly make both the eggs and cheese firm.
Yes, vegetables such as spinach, mushrooms, or diced peppers can go into eggs with cheese and butter. Cook vegetables that release water first, then add the eggs and cheese so the finished dish does not turn watery.
Eggs with cheese and butter are best cooked just before serving because reheating can toughen the eggs and reduce the cheese’s stretchy texture. You can grate or portion the cheese ahead, then cook the eggs fresh.
Refrigerate leftover eggs with cheese and butter in a covered container once they have cooled. Reheat them gently in a pan or microwave until hot; avoid repeated reheating, which makes the eggs dry and the cheese rubbery.
Serve eggs with cheese and butter with toast, sliced tomatoes, or a simple green salad. The dish is rich and savory, so fresh vegetables and plain bread balance it better than another heavy side.
Yes, eggs with cheese and butter can make a filling breakfast because eggs and cheese provide protein and the butter adds richness. Pair them with fruit or whole-grain toast if you want a more varied meal.
Vitamins
Biotin
26.6µg · 89% DV
B12
1.89µg · 79% DV
B2
0.59mg · 45% DV
Vitamin A
294µg · 33% DV
Minerals
Selenium
31µg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
357mg · 51% DV
Calcium
294mg · 29% DV
Iodine
39µg · 26% DV
Sodium
434mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
217mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 357 calories in 1 serving (medium) (140 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Eggs with cheese and butter is a simple Turkish-style pan dish: eggs are cooked in butter and topped with kaşar, a mild semi-hard Turkish cheese, and dil peyniri, a soft cheese that pulls into strands as it melts. The cheeses soften into the eggs, making a warm, rich meal with very little preparation.
In Turkey, it is commonly served hot at breakfast, often with bread, fresh tomatoes or cucumber, and tea. The buttery eggs are tender, while the melted cheeses add a creamy, stretchy texture and savoury flavour. It provides plenty of protein and fat, with very few carbohydrates. For a lighter plate, use butter sparingly and serve it with fresh vegetables; bread makes it more substantial.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
12.46g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.6:1).
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.