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Hearty toast with sucuk sausage and half a bread, grilled
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Half bread sucuk toast (220 g) has 627 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 70.4 g of carbs, 24.2 g of protein, 26.4 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 1.5 µg of B12 covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 220 g
627
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
70.4g
· 26% DV
Protein
24.2g
· 48% DV
Fat
26.4g
· 34% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 16% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 627 kcal | |
| Total fat | 26.4 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 10.34 g | 52% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 1474 mg | 64% |
| Total carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 24.2 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 piece (medium) | 220 g | 627 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 slice (half) | 110 g | 314 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 180 g | 513 kcal |
| 2 slice (whole) | 220 g | 627 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 627 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 280 g | 798 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 280 g | 798 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Half bread sucuk toast is a Turkish-style pressed sandwich made with sucuk, a seasoned, cured sausage, in a half loaf of bread. It is grilled until the bread is crisp; some versions also include melting cheese.
No, you do not need to cook sucuk separately before making half bread sucuk toast; it cooks as the sandwich is pressed. Briefly frying it first can drain some fat and help prevent the bread from becoming greasy.
Half bread sucuk toast can release oil because sucuk contains fat that melts as it heats. Cook the sausage briefly and drain the rendered fat before assembling, or use fewer slices, to keep the filling and bread less greasy.
A sturdy Turkish-style loaf works well for half bread sucuk toast because it holds the sausage and withstands pressing. Very soft bread can flatten or turn soggy, while a crisp crust helps the sandwich keep its shape as it grills.
Kaşar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese that melts smoothly, is a classic choice for half bread sucuk toast. Use a moderate amount so it binds the filling without overpowering the seasoned sucuk or making the sandwich excessively rich.
Keep half bread sucuk toast from getting soggy by draining excess sucuk fat, using a firm loaf, and avoiding watery fillings. Preheat the sandwich press and serve the toast soon after grilling, while its crust is still crisp.
Yes, you can make half bread sucuk toast in a heavy skillet. Press the sandwich with another pan or a spatula and turn it so both sides brown; use moderate heat to let the filling warm without scorching the bread.
Half bread sucuk toast goes well with pickles or a simple salad, which cut through the rich sausage filling. For a Turkish-style meal, serve it with ayran or tea; add soup if you want a more substantial lunch.
You can freeze half bread sucuk toast, but the bread may lose some crispness after thawing. Wrap it airtight, then reheat it from thawed in a skillet or sandwich press rather than a microwave to restore a firmer crust.
Make half bread sucuk toast lighter by using less sucuk and cheese, draining the sausage fat, and adding fresh vegetables after grilling. Keeping the filling modest lets the bread toast properly and avoids making an already hearty sandwich even richer.
Vitamins
B12
1.54µg · 64% DV
B1
0.4mg · 33% DV
B3
4.62mg · 29% DV
B6
0.42mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1474mg · 64% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
209mg · 30% DV
Zinc
2.42mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
374mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 627 calories in 1 piece (medium) (220 g):
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Half bread sucuk toast is made by filling half a loaf with slices of sucuk, a Turkish sausage seasoned with garlic and spices, then grilling it in a toast press. Some cafés add other fillings, but the defining ingredients are the bread and sucuk.
In Turkey, it is a familiar choice at toast shops for a quick breakfast or lunch, and it also goes well with tea or ayran. The bread turns crisp while the sausage warms and releases its savoury, spiced flavour. It is a filling, energy-dense option, with 11 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter toast, ask for no extra butter and pair it with tomato or a simple salad.
Low
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.86g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.