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Classic toasted sandwich with bread, cheese, and tomato.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Cheese tomato toast (120 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 30 g of carbs, 10.2 g of protein, 9.8 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 456 mg of Sodium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cheese tomato toast is made by topping bread with cheese and tomato, then heating it until the cheese melts and the edges turn golden. It is a simple home-made breakfast or quick snack, and an easy café option in many places; there is no single fixed recipe or place of origin.
Served warm, it pairs crisp bread edges with soft, melted cheese and juicy tomato. Depending on local habits, it works for breakfast, a light lunch or an afternoon bite, often alongside salad or soup. The bread supplies most of the carbohydrates, while cheese contributes protein and fat; tomato adds freshness. For a lighter version, use a thinner slice of bread and a modest amount of cheese, or serve it with extra vegetables.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
25g
· 9% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.2g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 16% · Fat 36%
Vitamins
B12
0.35µg · 15% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
380mg · 17% DV
Calcium
160mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% 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 210 calories in 100 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.
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
4.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).
To make cheese tomato toast, place thin tomato slices and grated cheese on a slice of bread, then toast until the bread is golden and the cheese melts. Use a preheated toaster or a covered skillet, and serve it while the cheese is still warm.
Cheddar, mozzarella, and other good-melting cheeses work well on cheese tomato toast. Cheddar gives it a sharper flavor, while mozzarella is milder and stretchier. Grating the cheese helps it melt evenly before the tomato makes the bread too soft.
To keep cheese tomato toast from getting soggy, slice the tomato thinly and blot away excess juice before adding it. Put cheese between the bread and tomato as a barrier, and toast the assembled slice soon after preparing it.
Yes, cheese tomato toast can be made in an oven. Arrange the cheese and tomato on bread and bake until the cheese bubbles and the edges turn golden. Watch it closely near the end, since the bread can brown quickly.
No, tomatoes do not need to be cooked first for cheese tomato toast; they soften as the toast heats. Use fresh, thin slices for a brighter flavor, or briefly roast the slices beforehand if you want a less juicy topping.
A sturdy sandwich loaf or sourdough works well for cheese tomato toast because it can support the toppings without collapsing. Very soft, thin bread may turn soggy under juicy tomato, so toast it lightly first if that is what you have.
Cheese tomato toast works both open-faced and as a sandwich. Open-faced toast lets the cheese brown on top and is easy to make in an oven; a closed sandwich is less messy to handle and can be pressed in a sandwich maker.
Black pepper, dried oregano, or fresh basil pair well with cheese tomato toast. Add herbs after cooking if you want their fresh aroma to remain; use salt sparingly because many cheeses already bring a salty flavor.
Freezing assembled cheese tomato toast is not ideal because thawed tomato releases water and can make the bread soggy. For better texture, freeze the bread separately and add fresh tomato and cheese when you are ready to prepare it.
Serve cheese tomato toast with a green salad, vegetable soup, or a bowl of fruit for a simple lunch. A crisp salad balances the warm, melted topping, while soup makes the meal more substantial without changing how the toast is prepared.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.