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Fried eggs with cheese
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
2 piece (medium) of Fried eggs with cheese (110 g) has 231 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 14.3 g of protein, 18.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 19.8 µg of Biotin covers 66% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Fried eggs with cheese are made by cooking eggs in a pan and adding cheese so it softens or melts over them. The cheese can be scattered on top near the end or folded into the eggs; the choice changes the texture and saltiness. It is a simple, adaptable dish rather than a recipe tied to one specific cuisine.
Serve it hot, with the yolks cooked to your liking. It works for breakfast or a quick meal, often alongside toast or bread; fresh tomatoes or greens make a good contrast to the rich, savoury cheese. The dish is notably low in carbohydrates and provides protein, while much of its energy comes from fat. Use less cheese for a lighter plate.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
1.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
13g
· 26% DV
Fat
17g
· 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 25% · Fat 72%
Vitamins
Biotin
18µg · 60% DV
B12
1.1µg · 46% DV
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
B5
1.2mg · 24% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
210mg · 30% DV
Calcium
180mg · 18% DV
Sodium
390mg · 17% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 210 calories in 100 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.
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
7g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
Make fried eggs with cheese by cracking eggs into a lightly oiled, warm skillet and adding cheese as the whites begin to set. Cook over medium-low heat until the whites are done, then serve straight from the pan.
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella all work well in fried eggs with cheese because they melt readily. Feta gives a saltier, crumbly result rather than a stretchy layer, so reduce any extra salt if using it.
Add cheese to fried eggs once the egg whites are partly set. This gives it time to melt without overcooking the eggs; finely grated cheese melts quickly, while larger pieces may need a lid for a short time.
Keep the heat low and take fried eggs with cheese off the stove as soon as the whites are set. Add cheese around the whites rather than covering the yolks, since a covered pan can cook the yolks faster.
Use a nonstick or well-seasoned skillet and lightly grease it before adding the eggs. For fried eggs with cheese, scatter the cheese over the eggs rather than directly onto exposed pan, where it can stick and scorch.
Yes, you can bake fried eggs with cheese in an oven-safe dish. Add the eggs and cheese to a lightly greased dish and bake until the whites are set; check frequently if you want the yolks to remain soft.
Fried eggs with cheese pair well with chopped chives, black pepper, chili flakes, or sautéed mushrooms and spinach. Cook watery vegetables first so they do not release moisture into the eggs or prevent the cheese from browning.
Serve fried eggs with cheese with toast, roasted potatoes, or a simple tomato salad. Toast is especially useful for scooping up a soft yolk, while fresh vegetables balance the richness of the melted cheese.
Leftover fried eggs with cheese keep for about three to four days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate them within two hours of cooking, and expect the yolks and cheese to be firmer after storage.
Yes, reheat fried eggs with cheese gently in a covered skillet over low heat or in short microwave bursts. Avoid prolonged heating, which can make the eggs rubbery and the yolks fully firm.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.