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Hot whole wheat toast with melted Kaşar cheese
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese (120 g) has 324 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.8 g of carbs, 14.4 g of protein, 13.2 g of fat and 4.8 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Manganese covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese is made by toasting wholemeal bread with Kaşar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese, until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. It is a simple home or café-style toast rather than a dish with one fixed recipe; some versions are pressed in a sandwich toaster, while others are open-faced.
In Turkey it is often eaten hot at breakfast or as a quick snack with tea. For English-speaking readers, it works just as well for a light lunch, served with tomatoes, cucumber or a salad. The whole wheat bread contributes fibre and carbohydrates, while the cheese adds protein and fat; a serving provides a filling mix of both. Use a modest layer of cheese and add vegetables for a lighter plate.
Selected: 100 g
270
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
29g
· 11% DV
Protein
12g
· 24% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 18% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
B12
0.7µg · 29% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Calcium
230mg · 23% DV
Sodium
520mg · 23% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 270 calories in 100 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.
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
6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.3:1).
Whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese is a toasted bread-and-cheese dish made with whole wheat bread and Kaşar, a semi-hard Turkish cheese. The bread is browned while the cheese melts inside, and it is commonly eaten hot.
To make whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese, place thin slices of cheese between whole wheat bread and cook in a sandwich press until the bread is browned and the cheese has melted. A skillet works too; press gently and turn once.
For a similar melt in whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese, use a mild, semi-hard cheese such as young Gouda or mozzarella. The flavor will differ from Kaşar, so avoid strongly flavored cheeses if you want the toast to stay close to its Turkish-style taste.
The bread browns first in whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese when the press is too hot or the cheese slices are too thick. Lower the heat, slice the cheese more thinly, and give the filling time to warm through before the crust gets too dark.
Leave a small border of bread around the filling when making whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese, and avoid overstuffing it. Arrange the cheese in an even layer so it melts inside rather than being pushed out at the edges.
Yes, whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese can be cooked in a covered skillet over medium-low heat. Turn it once and press lightly with a spatula; the lid helps warm the center so the Kaşar melts before the bread gets too dark.
Tomato, green pepper, or thin slices of sucuk go well in whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese. Use only a little tomato because excess moisture can make the bread soggy, and cook raw meat toppings before adding them to the sandwich.
Whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese uses Turkish Kaşar and whole wheat bread, while grilled cheese usually refers to a broader style of toasted cheese sandwich made with various cheeses and breads. The cooking method is similar, but the cheese gives the Turkish toast its distinctive flavor.
Yes, you can freeze whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese, although the bread may lose some crispness after thawing. Wrap it tightly, freeze it soon after cooking, and reheat it from frozen in a skillet or toaster oven until the center is hot.
Yes, whole wheat toast with Kaşar cheese can be a practical breakfast because it is quick to make and easy to eat on the go. Add fruit or vegetables if you want a more varied breakfast, and prepare it fresh for the best texture.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.