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Hot, protein-rich kumru sandwich that is also high in sodium and saturated fat
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese (220 g) has 682 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 59 g of carbs, 31.2 g of protein, 36.1 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 50.6 µg of Selenium covers 92% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 220 g
682
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
59g
· 21% DV
Protein
31.2g
· 62% DV
Fat
36.1g
· 46% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 18% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 682 kcal | |
| Total fat | 36.1 g | 46% |
| Saturated fat | 13.86 g | 69% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 2266 mg | 99% |
| Total carbohydrate | 59 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 31.2 g | 62% |
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) | 220 g | 682 kcal |
| 1 piece (quarter) | 55 g | 171 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 110 g | 341 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 150 g | 465 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 682 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 300 g | 930 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 380 g | 1178 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
A Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese is a hot Turkish sandwich made with a sesame-topped kumru roll and a filling of sucuk, sausage and melted cheese. Some shops add extras such as tomato, pickles or sauces, so the exact version varies.
The Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese comes from İzmir’s kumru sandwich tradition, strongly associated with the coastal town of Çeşme. This hot, meat-and-cheese-filled version is one variation; kumru shops offer different fillings and serving styles.
No, the Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese is a hot variation, not the only style of İzmir kumru. A common Çeşme-style version is served cold with ingredients such as tulum cheese, tomato and pepper, though recipes differ between shops.
A Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese is made with kumru bread, a sesame-coated roll associated with İzmir. Its soft inside and crisp toasted crust suit the hot filling; a sesame sandwich roll can work as a substitute.
Cook the sucuk and sausage for a Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese in a pan or sandwich press, then add them to a warmed kumru roll with cheese. Toast until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts, and serve hot.
The core filling of a Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese is sucuk, sausage and cheese, usually inside a kumru roll. Tomato, pickles, peppers and condiments are optional additions rather than fixed ingredients, so you can adjust them to taste.
Serve a Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese with pickles, a simple salad or sliced vegetables to balance its rich filling. Ayran is a familiar Turkish drink pairing, while water or unsweetened tea also works well.
Yes, you can freeze a Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese, but the bread may lose some of its texture after thawing. Wrap it tightly, thaw it in the refrigerator, then reheat it in a pan or sandwich press until hot.
Use smaller amounts of sucuk, sausage and cheese to make a lighter Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese. Add tomato or greens for freshness, and toast the bread without butter or extra oil.
A Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese is better as an occasional meal than an everyday choice. Sucuk and sausage are processed meats, and the sandwich can be high in sodium and saturated fat; having it less often helps limit those nutrients.
Vitamins
B12
2.02µg · 84% DV
B1
0.7mg · 58% DV
B3
8.36mg · 52% DV
B2
0.51mg · 39% DV
Minerals
Sodium
2266mg · 99% DV
Selenium
51µg · 93% DV
Phosphorus
594mg · 85% DV
Calcium
550mg · 55% DV
Potassium ⭐
528mg · 16% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 682 calories in 1 piece (medium) (220 g):
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Kumru sandwich with sucuk, sausage and cheese is a hearty take on İzmir’s famous kumru: a sesame-topped roll filled here with Turkish spiced sucuk, sausage and kaşar cheese. The bread is usually lightly crisp outside and soft within, while the cheese melts around the savoury, warmly spiced meat.
In Turkey it is commonly served hot as a filling lunch or substantial snack, often with ayran; it also makes an easy takeaway meal. It provides protein, but the combination of cured meats and cheese makes it relatively high in sodium and saturated fat. Pair it with a fresh salad, or share one sandwich if you’d prefer a lighter meal.
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
— Not 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
13.86g
MONOUNSATURATED
15.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.