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Classic Turkish hot sandwich made with a quarter of a bread loaf, toasted.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Quarter bread toast (120 g) has 312 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 48 g of carbs, 10.8 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 13.2 µg of Selenium covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
312
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
10.8g
· 22% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 14% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.64 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 612 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% |
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 | 312 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 130 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 234 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 416 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 200 g | 520 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 624 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Quarter bread toast is a Turkish hot sandwich made by filling a quarter of a loaf and toasting it until the bread browns and the filling heats through. Common fillings include cheese and sucuk, a Turkish spiced sausage.
To make quarter bread toast, cut a piece of loaf open, add your chosen filling, close it, and press it in a sandwich toaster until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. A heavy skillet can work if you do not have a toaster.
Cheese and sucuk are classic fillings for quarter bread toast. You can also use sliced sausage, tomato, or peppers; keep wet ingredients modest so the bread does not turn soggy while toasting.
Yes, quarter bread toast can be made in a frying pan. Close the filled bread, press it with a spatula or another heavy pan, and cook both sides over moderate heat until browned and the filling is hot.
Use less juicy filling and toast quarter bread toast soon after assembling it. Pat tomato or other moist ingredients dry, and avoid adding sauces in excess; you can serve extra sauce on the side instead.
A sturdy loaf with a fairly thin crust works well for quarter bread toast because it holds the filling but still compresses in the toaster. Very soft bread may flatten easily, while a thick, hard crust can be difficult to bite through.
Yes, you can freeze quarter bread toast, though the bread may lose some crispness after thawing. Wrap it well, freeze it promptly, and reheat it in a toaster or skillet rather than a microwave for a firmer finish.
Quarter bread toast pairs well with pickles, fresh vegetables, or a simple salad, which balance its rich, savory filling. For a Turkish-style breakfast or snack, it can also be served with tea.
Reheat leftover quarter bread toast in a sandwich toaster, oven, or skillet until the center is hot. A microwave is quick but tends to soften the bread, so use it only if crispness is not important.
Make quarter bread toast lighter by using less cheese and sucuk, adding vegetables such as peppers, and avoiding extra butter or sauce. Toasting it without added fat keeps the preparation simple.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
Folate
42µg · 11% DV
B12
0.24µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
612mg · 27% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 312 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Quarter bread toast is a substantial hot sandwich made by filling part of a Turkish loaf and pressing it in a toast maker. Kaşar cheese is a common choice, often joined by sucuk, sausage or tomato, though the filling varies between shops and home kitchens. The bread gives it a generous, hearty shape compared with a small sliced-bread toastie.
It is usually served hot, with a crisp outside and a soft, melted centre, as a quick meal from a toast shop or an easy breakfast at home. It is chiefly a bread-based source of carbohydrates, with some protein and fat from the filling; it provides 260 kcal per 100 g. Add vegetables and go easy on richer fillings for a lighter version.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.