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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast (140 g) has 423 calories. That works out to 302 calories per 100 g. It contains 42.6 g of carbs, 19 g of protein, 19.9 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 35.6 µg of Selenium covers 65% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
423
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
42.6g
· 15% DV
Protein
19g
· 38% DV
Fat
19.9g
· 26% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 18% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 423 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.9 g | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 10.71 g | 54% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 896 mg | 39% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 19 g | 38% |
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) | 140 g | 423 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 70 g | 211 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 272 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 302 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 423 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 604 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 260 g | 785 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 280 g | 846 kcal |
Calculated from 302 calories per 100 g.
To make Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast, put grated or thinly sliced kaşar and chili flakes between two slices of bread. Toast until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted, keeping the filling away from the edges so it does not spill out.
Fresh kaşar is a good choice for Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast because it melts readily and has a mild flavor. Aged kaşar gives the toast a sharper, saltier taste and may melt less smoothly, so grate it finely for more even melting.
Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast can be mildly warm or quite spicy, depending on the chili flakes and how much you use. Start with a small sprinkle inside the sandwich; you can add more flakes after toasting without making the filling overpoweringly hot.
The cheese usually leaks out of Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast when the sandwich is overfilled or the kaşar reaches the bread’s edges. Keep the filling in the center and avoid pressing the sandwich too hard, so the melting cheese stays inside.
Regular sandwich bread is convenient for Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast, while thin slices of crusty loaf also work. Very thick bread can brown before the kaşar melts through the center. Slightly dry bread tends to toast more crisply than very fresh bread.
Yes, you can make Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast in a skillet. Cook it over moderate heat and turn it once the underside is golden; a lid can help the kaşar melt before the bread gets too dark.
For less greasy Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast, use a nonstick press or dry skillet and avoid buttering the bread heavily. Fresh kaşar usually melts well without extra oil, and keeping the filling modest helps prevent melted cheese from escaping.
Tomato slices or chopped parsley can add freshness to Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast. Pat tomato dry first to limit moisture, which can make the bread soggy; add only a little so the kaşar still holds the filling together.
You can assemble Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast ahead, but it is best toasted just before serving because the bread can become damp around the cheese. Keep an un-toasted sandwich covered in the refrigerator and cook it soon rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Reheat Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast in a sandwich press or a dry skillet to bring back its crisp exterior. A microwave warms the cheese but often makes the bread chewy, so use it only when crispness is not important.
Vitamins
B12
1.01µg · 42% DV
B1
0.39mg · 33% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
B3
3.92mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
36µg · 65% DV
Phosphorus
428mg · 61% DV
Calcium
487mg · 49% DV
Sodium
896mg · 39% DV
Potassium ⭐
230mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kaşar Cheese and Chili Flakes Toast is made by placing kaşar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese, and a pinch of pul biber between slices of bread, then grilling until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. It is a familiar quick meal in Turkey, found at home, in cafés and at toast shops.
The filling is soft and stretchy, while the pepper brings a gentle, warming heat. In Turkey it is often eaten for breakfast or as a snack, commonly with tea; elsewhere, it works just as well as a simple lunch with salad or soup. Bread supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the cheese contributes protein and calcium. For a lighter version, use a modest amount of cheese and add fresh vegetables on the side.
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
10.71g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.21g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.