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No oil, source of protein and calcium, quick snack
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Cheese toast (no oil) (90 g) has 239 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.8 g of carbs, 11.9 g of protein, 8.3 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 288 mg of Calcium covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cheese toast (no oil) is bread toasted with Turkish kaşar, a mild, semi-hard cheese that softens and turns stretchy with heat. It can be made as a pressed sandwich or with the melted cheese on an open slice; skipping added oil lets the bread brown in the toaster without greasing the surface.
In Turkey, it is a familiar breakfast or quick snack, often eaten with tea. Elsewhere, it works just as well for a simple lunch, perhaps alongside soup or a salad. It provides carbohydrates from the bread as well as protein and calcium from the cheese. Add tomato or cucumber on the side for freshness, or choose a smaller portion if you want a lighter bite.
Selected: 100 g
265
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
29.8g
· 11% DV
Protein
13.2g
· 26% DV
Fat
9.2g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 21% · Fat 32%
Vitamins
B12
0.45µg · 19% DV
B2
0.23mg · 18% DV
Biotin
4.2µg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Calcium
320mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Sodium
480mg · 21% DV
Selenium
7.5µg · 14% 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 265 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.5:1).
Make cheese toast (no oil) by placing kaşar cheese between bread slices and cooking them in a preheated sandwich press until the cheese melts and the bread browns. The press provides enough heat to crisp the bread without added oil.
Kaşar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese, is the traditional choice for cheese toast (no oil). It melts smoothly without overpowering the bread; grate it or use thin slices so it melts before the outside gets too dark.
Yes, you can make cheese toast (no oil) in a covered nonstick pan. Cook it over low to medium heat, turning it once; covering the pan helps the kaşar melt while the bread browns without added fat.
Cheese toast (no oil) can turn soggy if the bread is very fresh, the press is not hot enough, or the filling is too thick. Preheat the press and use a moderate amount of thinly sliced or grated cheese.
Ordinary sandwich bread is an easy choice for cheese toast (no oil), while sturdy sourdough or country bread gives a firmer bite. Choose slices of even thickness so the kaşar melts before the bread edges become too dark.
Tomato, cucumber, a green salad, or soup pair well with cheese toast (no oil). For breakfast, serve it with fruit or tea; for lunch, soup and fresh vegetables make a simple, more complete meal.
Keep cheese toast (no oil) crispy by preheating the sandwich press, using dry bread, and serving the toast as soon as it is cooked. Avoid stacking hot pieces, since trapped steam softens their crust.
Reheat cheese toast (no oil) in a sandwich press or a dry skillet to restore its crisp exterior and melt the cheese again. A microwave warms it quickly but usually makes the bread soft rather than crisp.
Yes, you can freeze cooked cheese toast (no oil) once it has cooled, wrapped tightly to prevent freezer burn. Reheat it straight from frozen in a sandwich press or oven until hot throughout and crisp.
No, cheese toast (no oil) is not always the same as a classic American grilled cheese. Turkish-style cheese toast commonly uses kaşar and a sandwich press, while grilled cheese is usually pan-cooked and often buttered on the outside.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.