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High-protein pan-cooked eggs with cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Pan-cooked eggs with cheese (140 g) has 301 calories. That works out to 215 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.5 g of carbs, 19.9 g of protein, 23.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 30.8 µg of Biotin covers 103% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
301
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
2.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
19.9g
· 40% DV
Fat
23.5g
· 30% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 3% · Protein 26% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 301 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.5 g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 8.54 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 504 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 19.9 g | 40% |
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) | 140 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 151 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 215 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 140 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 160 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 210 g | 452 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 210 g | 452 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 280 g | 602 kcal |
Calculated from 215 calories per 100 g.
Cook pan-cooked eggs with cheese by warming a lightly greased skillet, cracking in the eggs, and adding cheese once the whites begin to set. Keep the heat low to medium and cook until the whites are done, leaving the yolks as runny or firm as you like.
Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and mozzarella melt smoothly in pan-cooked eggs with cheese. Feta and goat cheese work too, but they stay crumbly rather than forming a stretchy layer. Use a milder cheese if you want the eggs to remain the main flavor.
Use low heat and remove pan-cooked eggs with cheese as soon as the whites are set. Add grated cheese around the eggs rather than piling it over the yolks, and cover the pan only briefly so the cheese melts without overcooking the centers.
A preheated nonstick skillet and a thin coating of butter or oil help keep pan-cooked eggs with cheese from sticking. Let the whites begin to set before moving the eggs, and wipe away cheese that spills onto the bare pan before it scorches.
Yes, pan-cooked eggs with cheese can be made in cast iron if the skillet is well seasoned and heated gently. Add a little butter or oil, avoid very high heat, and loosen the edges with a thin spatula before serving.
Covering the pan briefly helps the cheese melt and cooks the tops of pan-cooked eggs with cheese without flipping them. Keep an eye on the yolks, since trapped heat continues cooking them even after you lower the burner.
Add the cheese after the eggs have started setting and keep the heat low to prevent it from burning. Shredded cheese melts quickly; if it lands directly on the hot pan, lift it onto the eggs rather than letting it brown on the skillet.
Serve pan-cooked eggs with cheese with toast, sliced tomatoes, or a simple green salad. For a brunch plate, add sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables; choose fresh sides when the cheese is salty or rich.
Yes, you can reheat leftover pan-cooked eggs with cheese, though the yolks will become firmer. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and reheat them in a skillet over low heat until hot throughout; avoid leaving cooked eggs at room temperature for extended periods.
Yes, pan-cooked eggs with cheese can be a satisfying breakfast because eggs and cheese provide protein and fat. Pair them with fruit, vegetables, or whole-grain toast for a more varied meal, and go lighter on extra salt if the cheese is salty.
Vitamins
Biotin
30.8µg · 103% DV
B12
1.61µg · 67% DV
B2
0.59mg · 45% DV
B5
1.89mg · 38% DV
Minerals
Selenium
34µg · 62% DV
Phosphorus
343mg · 49% DV
Iodine
39µg · 26% DV
Calcium
252mg · 25% DV
Sodium
504mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
217mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 301 calories in 1 serving (medium) (140 g):
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Pan-cooked eggs with cheese are made by cooking eggs in a pan and adding cheese until it softens or melts. The yolks can be left runny or cooked through, and the flavour varies with the cheese used. It is a simple home-style dish rather than a recipe tied to one particular region.
In Turkey, it fits naturally on a breakfast table, often served hot with bread and tea; elsewhere, it also makes an easy brunch or quick meal. Eggs and cheese make it protein-rich and satisfying, with very little carbohydrate. For a lighter plate, use a modest amount of cooking fat and serve it with tomatoes, greens or other fresh vegetables.
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
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.