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Hot toast with cheese and zucchini
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Zucchini toast with kashar cheese (180 g) has 459 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.7 g of carbs, 20.2 g of protein, 25.4 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 381.6 mg of Phosphorus covers 55% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
459
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
36.7g
· 13% DV
Protein
20.2g
· 40% DV
Fat
25.4g
· 33% 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 32% · Protein 18% · Fat 50%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 459 kcal | |
| Total fat | 25.4 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 10.98 g | 55% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 832 mg | 36% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% |
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) | 180 g | 459 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 230 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 255 kcal |
| 2 slice (thin) | 120 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 140 g | 357 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 160 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 561 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 260 g | 663 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 320 g | 816 kcal |
Calculated from 255 calories per 100 g.
To make zucchini toast with kashar cheese, top bread with thin zucchini slices or squeezed grated zucchini and add the cheese. Toast until the bread is crisp and the kashar has melted.
Yes, zucchini toast with kashar cheese can be cooked in an air fryer. Arrange the prepared slices in a single layer and cook until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts; check early so the edges do not burn.
Zucchini toast with kashar cheese usually turns soggy because the zucchini releases too much water during cooking. Pat sliced zucchini dry or squeeze grated zucchini before topping the bread, and avoid piling on a thick layer.
No, you do not have to cook zucchini first for zucchini toast with kashar cheese. Thin slices soften as the toast cooks; briefly sauté thicker pieces first if you prefer a softer filling, and let excess moisture evaporate.
Sturdy sliced bread works best for zucchini toast with kashar cheese because it supports the moist topping without collapsing. Sourdough and whole-grain bread are both suitable; avoid very thin slices that can soften before the cheese melts.
Yes, you can add toppings such as sliced tomato, herbs, or black pepper to zucchini toast with kashar cheese. Keep watery toppings modest and remove excess moisture so the bread stays crisp.
Yes, cook zucchini toast with kashar cheese in a skillet or oven if you do not have a sandwich toaster. In a skillet, cover briefly to help the cheese melt; in an oven, toast until the bread is browned.
You can prepare the zucchini and grate the kashar cheese ahead, but assemble zucchini toast with kashar cheese just before cooking. Keeping the wet topping off the bread prevents it from becoming soft while it waits.
Reheat leftover zucchini toast with kashar cheese in a skillet, toaster oven, or regular oven until hot and crisp. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to make the bread chewy; refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container.
Freezing cooked zucchini toast with kashar cheese is not ideal because thawed zucchini can release water and make the bread soggy. For a better texture, freeze the bread and prepared zucchini separately, then assemble and toast them when needed.
Vitamins
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
B12
0.76µg · 32% DV
Biotin
9µg · 30% DV
Vitamin A
212.4µg · 24% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
382mg · 55% DV
Calcium
446mg · 45% DV
Selenium
23µg · 42% DV
Sodium
832mg · 36% DV
Potassium ⭐
356mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 459 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 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.
Zucchini toast with kashar cheese is a Turkish-style hot toast pairing zucchini with kashar, Turkey’s mild, semi-hard melting cheese. It is a home-style variation rather than a dish tied to one particular region; recipes may use zucchini in the filling or as part of the toast base.
It is best served freshly toasted, when the cheese is soft and the zucchini tender. In Turkey it makes a quick breakfast or snack, often enjoyed with tea; elsewhere, a crisp salad makes it a simple lunch. It offers some protein—11.2 g per 100 g—but bread and cheese make it more substantial than plain vegetables. Pair it with tomato and herbs, or use a little less cheese for a lighter result.
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
10.98g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.