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Rich in protein and calcium, flavorful omelette with Tulum cheese and red pepper
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Omelette with Tulum Cheese and Red Pepper (120 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.8 g of carbs, 12.6 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 1.4 µg of B12 covers 60% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
204
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
3.8g
· 1% DV
Protein
12.6g
· 25% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 8% · Protein 25% · Fat 67%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.24 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 408 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% |
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) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 153 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 240 g | 408 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Cook chopped red pepper in a lightly oiled pan until it softens, then pour in beaten eggs. Add crumbled Tulum cheese as the eggs begin to set and fold or finish cooking. Taste before adding salt, since Tulum cheese can already be quite salty.
Tulum cheese gives an omelette with Tulum Cheese and Red Pepper a tangy, savory flavor that is usually sharper than mild cheddar. Its texture and saltiness vary by style, so crumbling it into the eggs distributes the flavor without overwhelming every bite.
Yes, cooking the red pepper first makes it tender and brings out its sweetness. Let it soften in the pan before adding the beaten eggs; for a firmer, slightly crisp pepper, cook it briefly rather than waiting until it is very soft.
Add the crumbled Tulum cheese when the eggs are partly set. It warms through and flavors the omelette without needing to melt completely. Adding it at the start can make the cheese spread into the pan and may cause the eggs to cook unevenly.
Yes, feta can replace Tulum cheese in an omelette with Tulum Cheese and Red Pepper, though the flavor and texture will differ. Both can be tangy and salty, so crumble the feta over the eggs and taste before seasoning with additional salt.
Serve an omelette with Tulum Cheese and Red Pepper with toast, sliced tomatoes, or a simple green salad. These fresh, mild sides balance the cheese’s rich, salty flavor; avoid pairing it with several heavily salted foods if you want the omelette to stand out.
Yes, chopped onion or fresh herbs work well in an omelette with Tulum Cheese and Red Pepper. Cook onion before adding the eggs, and use watery vegetables sparingly so they do not release liquid and leave the omelette soggy.
Soften the red pepper in the pan before adding the eggs, and avoid adding too much watery filling. Cook over moderate heat until the eggs are just set; high heat can brown the outside before the center cooks and releases moisture.
You can chop the pepper and crumble the Tulum cheese ahead, but the omelette is best cooked just before serving. Once cooked, it can lose its tender texture while sitting, so keep the ingredients prepared separately and combine them in the pan at mealtime.
Refrigerate leftover omelette with Tulum Cheese and Red Pepper promptly in a covered container and eat it soon. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until it is hot throughout; do not leave cooked eggs at room temperature for an extended time.
Vitamins
B12
1.44µg · 60% DV
Biotin
13.2µg · 44% DV
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
B5
1.32mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
216mg · 31% DV
Calcium
252mg · 25% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Sodium
408mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 204 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Omelette with Tulum Cheese and Red Pepper brings eggs together with Turkey’s tangy, often crumbly tulum cheese and sweet red pepper. The pepper is usually softened in the pan before the eggs are added, so its gentle sweetness balances the cheese’s savoury, salty flavour. The result is tender, with little creamy or crumbly pockets of cheese.
In Turkey, it makes a satisfying breakfast with bread, tomatoes and olives, but it also works as a quick lunch or light supper. Serve it hot, perhaps with a simple salad. Eggs and cheese make it a protein-rich choice that also provides calcium; because tulum can be quite salty, taste before adding extra salt. Use just a little oil and plenty of pepper for a lighter plate.
High
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.