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Crisp sesame bread ring with cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of İzmir simit with cheese (120 g) has 432 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 56.5 g of carbs, 14.6 g of protein, 17.5 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 34.8 µg of Selenium covers 63% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 120 g
432
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
56.5g
· 21% DV
Protein
14.6g
· 29% DV
Fat
17.5g
· 22% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 13% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 432 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.5 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 864 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% |
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 (whole) | 120 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 145 g | 522 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 170 g | 612 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
İzmir simit with cheese is a crisp, sesame-coated bread ring made with cheese. It brings together the chewy or crunchy texture of İzmir-style gevrek and the savoury taste of cheese; bakeries may vary in how they incorporate the cheese.
No. İzmir simit with cheese is a cheese-containing version of İzmir gevrek, while simit recipes and textures vary across Turkey. İzmir gevrek is traditionally dipped in molasses water before being coated in sesame, which helps give its crust a distinctive crunch.
The cheese varies by bakery and recipe. İzmir simit with cheese may use cheeses such as Turkish white cheese or kaşar; ask the bakery which one it uses if you prefer a milder, saltier, or more meltable filling.
İzmir simit with cheese is made by shaping dough into a ring, coating it with sesame, and baking it with cheese. Traditional İzmir gevrek preparation can include dipping the dough in molasses water; the point at which the cheese is added depends on the recipe.
Its crunchy texture comes from baking the sesame-coated dough until the outside browns and crisps. The cheese portion may stay softer than the crust, so let the baked ring cool uncovered rather than trapping steam in a closed container.
Tea, tomatoes, and olives pair well with İzmir simit with cheese for breakfast. Since the ring already includes cheese, you can serve it with fresh vegetables or olives instead of adding another cheese portion.
Reheat İzmir simit with cheese briefly in an oven to bring back some of its crunch. A microwave heats the cheese quickly but can soften the bread; watch it closely so the sesame crust does not burn.
Once cool, keep İzmir simit with cheese in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat it soon. Because it contains cheese, do not leave it at room temperature for an extended time; reheat it in the oven before serving.
Yes, İzmir simit with cheese can be frozen. Let it cool, wrap it airtight, and reheat it in the oven after thawing for a crisper result. The cheese may have a slightly different texture after freezing and thawing.
Yes, you can make İzmir simit with cheese at home by shaping sesame-coated dough into a ring and baking it with cheese. Follow a recipe for when to add the cheese, and avoid piling it unevenly so the bread cooks consistently.
Vitamins
B1
0.46mg · 38% DV
B3
5.04mg · 32% DV
Folate
117.6µg · 29% DV
Biotin
8.52µg · 28% DV
Minerals
Selenium
35µg · 64% DV
Phosphorus
294mg · 42% DV
Manganese
0.9mg · 39% DV
Sodium
864mg · 38% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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İzmir simit with cheese is an İzmir-style sesame bread ring made from dough dipped in molasses, coated in sesame and baked until crisp, with cheese adding a savoury filling or accompaniment. Its crust is toasted and crunchy, while the inside is softer; the cheese balances the nutty sesame and slightly sweet notes.
In İzmir it is commonly eaten warm for breakfast or as a filling snack, often with tea. Serve it with tomatoes, cucumber and olives for a simple meal. It is mainly a bread-based source of energy, with some protein from the cheese; fresh vegetables on the side make the plate feel lighter.
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
✓ 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
5.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.