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Cheese and deli-meat toasted sandwich
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Gourmet toast sandwich (180 g) has 515 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 49.5 g of carbs, 23.8 g of protein, 24.1 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 42.3 µg of Selenium covers 77% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
515
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
49.5g
· 18% DV
Protein
23.8g
· 48% DV
Fat
24.1g
· 31% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 19% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 515 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.1 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 10.98 g | 55% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 1318 mg | 57% |
| Total carbohydrate | 49.5 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% |
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 | 515 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 65 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 140 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 715 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 360 g | 1030 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
A gourmet toast sandwich usually combines bread, melting cheese and deli meat such as ham, salami or turkey. Recipes may add vegetables, spreads or more than one cheese, so “gourmet” describes a customizable, more elaborate toastie rather than one fixed recipe.
Layer cheese and your chosen deli meat between two slices of bread, then cook the sandwich in a preheated sandwich press or skillet until the bread is golden and the cheese melts. Keep the filling even and avoid overloading it so the center heats through.
A gourmet toast sandwich often includes deli meat, vegetables, sauces or multiple cheeses, while a grilled cheese traditionally centers on bread and cheese. The terms can overlap, but a gourmet version usually refers to a more varied filling rather than a distinct cooking method.
Sturdy sandwich bread, sourdough or a country-style loaf all work well for a gourmet toast sandwich. Choose slices thick enough to hold the filling without becoming soggy, but not so thick that the outside browns before the cheese in the middle melts.
Cheddar, mozzarella, provolone and Swiss-style cheeses melt well in a gourmet toast sandwich. Pair a strong-flavoured cheese with a milder one if using two; finely grated or thinly sliced cheese melts more evenly than a thick block.
Ham, turkey, salami and other deli meats pair well with melting cheese in a gourmet toast sandwich. Add a modest amount of tomato, sautéed mushrooms, roasted peppers or greens for extra flavour, and keep wet ingredients limited so the bread stays crisp.
Keep wet spreads and juicy vegetables to a thin layer, and pat tomato or roasted peppers dry before adding them to a gourmet toast sandwich. Preheat the press or skillet, and cook over medium heat so the bread crisps as the filling warms.
A crisp green salad, tomato soup, pickles or a cup of fruit makes a good side for a gourmet toast sandwich. Choose a lighter side when the sandwich has rich cheese and deli meat, or serve it with soup for a more substantial meal.
Yes, cook a gourmet toast sandwich in a skillet over medium-low heat. Press it gently with a spatula and turn it once the first side is golden; lower heat gives the cheese time to melt without burning the bread.
Refrigerate a leftover gourmet toast sandwich in a covered container and eat it the next day. Reheat it in a skillet or sandwich press to restore some crispness; a microwave is convenient but usually leaves the bread soft.
Vitamins
B12
1.3µg · 54% DV
B1
0.49mg · 41% DV
B3
6.3mg · 39% DV
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
Minerals
Selenium
42µg · 76% DV
Phosphorus
439mg · 63% DV
Sodium
1318mg · 57% DV
Calcium
466mg · 47% DV
Potassium ⭐
362mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Gourmet toast sandwich is a café-style take on the Turkish tost: bread filled with cheese and deli meat, then pressed or toasted until hot. The fillings vary from one shop or recipe to another, so the name usually signals a more substantial, carefully assembled sandwich rather than one fixed combination.
Expect crisp, browned bread around warm, melting filling. In Turkey, it is a familiar choice for breakfast or a quick lunch; elsewhere, it works much like other toasted deli sandwiches. It provides protein from the cheese and meat, with carbohydrates from the bread, and can make a filling meal. Pair it with salad or fresh vegetables for a lighter-feeling plate.
Medium
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 3
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
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.46g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.