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High-protein, low-carb egg dish with tomato paste and curd cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese (180 g) has 277 calories. That works out to 154 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.8 g of carbs, 21.8 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Biotin covers 72% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 8 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
277
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
5.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
21.8g
· 44% DV
Fat
18.2g
· 23% 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 8% · Protein 32% · Fat 60%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 277 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.76 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 446 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 21.8 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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 77 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 154 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 185 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 140 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 308 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 210 g | 323 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 154 calories per 100 g.
Cook the tomato paste briefly in a pan, add the eggs, then stir in the curd cheese as the eggs begin to set. Keep the heat low and stop cooking while the eggs are still tender so the curd cheese does not dry out.
Eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese are a simple pan-cooked egg dish combining tomato paste with mild, crumbly curd cheese. The paste gives the eggs a concentrated tomato flavor, while the cheese adds a soft, savoury texture.
No, eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese are not the same as menemen. Menemen is typically made with fresh tomatoes and peppers, whereas this dish uses tomato paste and curd cheese; adding peppers does not make the recipes identical.
Add the curd cheese after the eggs have started to set. This lets it warm through without becoming dry; fold it in gently, or add it near the end if you want to keep more distinct pieces of cheese.
Yes, cottage cheese can stand in for curd cheese in eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese, but it is often wetter and may make the dish softer. Drain excess liquid first if you want a less runny result.
Yes, you can use fresh tomatoes in eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese, though the dish will be juicier and less concentrated in flavour. Cook the chopped tomatoes until much of their liquid evaporates before adding the eggs and curd cheese.
Serve eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese with toast or flatbread, plus fresh vegetables or a simple salad. It also works as part of a savoury breakfast; olives and cucumber complement the tomato and mild cheese.
Yes, onions and peppers both work in eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese. Cook them until softened before stirring in the tomato paste, then add the eggs and curd cheese so the vegetables have time to cook through.
Curd cheese usually softens and warms through in eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese rather than melting into a smooth sauce. Stir it in near the end to keep its characteristic curds and avoid overcooking the eggs.
Yes, refrigerate leftover eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese in a covered container once they have cooled. Do not leave the egg-and-cheese dish at room temperature for an extended period, and reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
Vitamins
Biotin
21.6µg · 72% DV
B12
1.48µg · 62% DV
B2
0.56mg · 43% DV
B5
1.48mg · 30% DV
Minerals
Selenium
34µg · 62% DV
Phosphorus
328mg · 47% DV
Iodine
40µg · 27% DV
Sodium
446mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
338mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Eggs with tomato paste and curd cheese is a simple home-style dish made by cooking eggs with tomato paste and folding in mild, crumbly curd cheese. The paste gives the eggs a savoury, concentrated tomato flavour, while the cheese adds a soft, fresh note.
Serve it hot for breakfast with bread, or make it a quick lunch or supper with a salad; it also fits naturally into a Turkish-inspired brunch. It is protein-rich and low in carbohydrates, with 12.1 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, use the cooking fat sparingly and add fresh vegetables on the side.
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
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.