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Warm cheesy snack with carbohydrates and protein
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kaşar cheese yufka toast (150 g) has 405 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.6 g of carbs, 16.8 g of protein, 17.7 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 367.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 53% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
405
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
45.6g
· 17% DV
Protein
16.8g
· 34% DV
Fat
17.7g
· 23% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 16% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 405 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.7 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 9.15 g | 46% |
| Trans fat | 0.33 g | |
| Sodium | 855 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% |
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) | 150 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 70 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 540 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 594 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 260 g | 702 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
To make Kaşar cheese yufka toast, put grated Kaşar in the center of a sheet of yufka, fold the edges over, and toast it in a sandwich press or skillet. Cook until the outside is browned and the cheese has melted.
Yufka is a thin Turkish flatbread-style dough sheet used to wrap the filling in Kaşar cheese yufka toast. It is thinner and more pliable than sandwich bread, so fold it securely around the cheese before cooking.
Yes, Kaşar cheese yufka toast cooks well in a frying pan. Use medium heat and press it gently with a spatula, turning it so both sides brown before the yufka gets too crisp to fold.
To stop Kaşar cheese yufka toast from leaking, keep the cheese in the middle and leave a clear border around it. Fold the sides firmly over one another and start cooking with the seam facing down.
You can add sucuk, sliced peppers, or cooked mushrooms to Kaşar cheese yufka toast. Use a modest amount of filling, and cook watery vegetables first so they do not make the yufka soggy.
For crispy Kaşar cheese yufka toast, cook it on a preheated press or in a skillet over medium heat, without covering it. A light brushing of oil can help it brown, but too much makes the yufka greasy.
No, Kaşar cheese yufka toast is folded into a compact toast and cooked under pressure, while gözleme is generally a larger stuffed yufka flatbread cooked on a griddle. The fillings can overlap, but the shape and cooking style differ.
Yes, you can make Kaşar cheese yufka toast in an air fryer. Fold and secure the yufka well, then cook until it is browned and the cheese melts; check it early because thin yufka can crisp quickly.
Store leftover Kaşar cheese yufka toast in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Let it cool before packing to limit condensation, which can make the toasted yufka soft.
Reheat Kaşar cheese yufka toast in a skillet over low-to-medium heat, turning it until warmed through. A sandwich press also works; avoid relying on a microwave if you want the yufka to stay crisp.
Vitamins
B12
0.93µg · 39% DV
B1
0.36mg · 30% DV
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
368mg · 53% DV
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Calcium
428mg · 43% DV
Sodium
855mg · 37% DV
Potassium ⭐
218mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 405 calories in 1 piece (medium) (150 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.
Kaşar cheese yufka toast is made by folding thin Turkish yufka around kaşar, a mild, stretchy semi-hard cheese, then toasting it until the layers turn crisp and the filling melts. It is a simple Turkish home and café favourite, especially when a quick hot bite is wanted.
Eat it fresh from the pan or toast maker, while the cheese is still soft; tomatoes, cucumber or a cup of tea make natural accompaniments. The yufka supplies most of its carbohydrates, while the cheese contributes protein, making this a filling snack rather than a light nibble. For a lighter plate, serve a smaller piece with a generous salad.
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
9.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.47g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.