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Hot toast sandwich with medium-fat cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Medium-Fat Cheese Toast (150 g) has 398 calories. That works out to 265 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.2 g of carbs, 18.2 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 37.5 µg of Selenium covers 68% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
398
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
46.2g
· 17% DV
Protein
18.2g
· 36% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% 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 46% · Protein 18% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 398 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 7.73 g | 39% |
| Trans fat | 0.27 g | |
| Sodium | 863 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 75 g | 199 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 265 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 318 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 530 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 260 g | 689 kcal |
Calculated from 265 calories per 100 g.
Medium-Fat Cheese Toast is a hot toasted sandwich made with bread and cheese described as medium-fat. The name refers to the cheese’s fat level, rather than to a separate style of bread or a specific filling.
To make Medium-Fat Cheese Toast, place medium-fat cheese between slices of bread and toast until the bread is crisp and the cheese has melted. Preheating the sandwich press helps the bread brown evenly.
Medium-Fat Cheese Toast is made with cheese that has a medium fat content; a mild, meltable cheese works well. The exact variety can vary, and its stretchiness depends on the cheese’s moisture and how it is made.
The cheese in Medium-Fat Cheese Toast may stay firm if the press is not hot enough or if the chosen cheese melts poorly. Use thin slices, heat the press first, and toast until the cheese softens without scorching the bread.
Sandwich bread is an easy choice for Medium-Fat Cheese Toast, but sourdough or another thinly sliced loaf also works. Bread that closes easily around the filling lets the cheese heat through while the outside crisps.
Medium-Fat Cheese Toast specifies the fat level of its cheese, while regular cheese toast does not. The distinction is about the cheese used, so recipes and the amount of browning can otherwise be much the same.
Medium-Fat Cheese Toast can turn soggy if the bread is thick, the press is not hot, or moist fillings release water while cooking. Use dry bread, keep wet additions out of the sandwich, and toast it until the outside is crisp.
Medium-Fat Cheese Toast pairs well with sliced tomatoes, cucumber, olives, or a simple green salad. Serve it with soup for a more substantial lunch, or with fresh fruit for a quick breakfast.
Refrigerate leftover Medium-Fat Cheese Toast in a covered container once it has cooled, and eat it promptly. Reheat it in a sandwich press or pan to restore some crispness; a microwave tends to soften the bread.
Yes, you can freeze Medium-Fat Cheese Toast, although the bread may lose some crispness after thawing. Wrap it well, freeze it soon after preparation, and reheat it from frozen in a sandwich press or oven until hot throughout.
Vitamins
B1
0.42mg · 35% DV
B12
0.83µg · 35% DV
B3
5.1mg · 32% DV
B2
0.35mg · 27% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Phosphorus
353mg · 50% DV
Sodium
863mg · 38% DV
Calcium
368mg · 37% DV
Potassium ⭐
233mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 398 calories in 1 serving (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.
Medium-Fat Cheese Toast is a hot sandwich made by pressing bread around medium-fat cheese until the outside is crisp and the cheese softens. It is a straightforward take on the toasted sandwiches sold at Turkish cafés and toast shops, and can be made at home with just bread and cheese.
In Turkey, it is a popular quick breakfast or filling snack, often served with tea, ayran or sliced vegetables. Its bread-and-cheese combination provides both carbohydrates and protein; a 100 g portion has 265 calories. For a lighter meal, keep the serving modest and pair it with tomato or other fresh vegetables rather than adding extra fillings.
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
7.73g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.