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Savory hot sandwich with white cheese and olive tapenade
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of White cheese and olive tapenade sandwich (180 g) has 515 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.7 g of carbs, 20.2 g of protein, 28.1 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 28.8 µg of Selenium covers 52% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
515
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
45.7g
· 17% DV
Protein
20.2g
· 40% DV
Fat
28.1g
· 36% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 16% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 515 kcal | |
| Total fat | 28.1 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 9.18 g | 46% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 1282 mg | 56% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.7 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 20.2 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 piece (medium) | 180 g | 515 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 172 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 343 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 120 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 629 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 715 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
A white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich is made by spreading crumbled white cheese and a thin layer of tapenade between two slices of bread. Toast it in a sandwich press or skillet until the bread is crisp and the cheese is warm.
Feta-style brined white cheese works well in a white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich because it crumbles easily and balances the olives. Mash it lightly onto the bread so the filling stays put, and use less tapenade if both ingredients taste very salty.
Yes, a white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich can be made in a panini press. Spread the filling away from the edges, close the press gently, and cook until the bread is browned and the cheese is heated through without squeezing the tapenade out.
Sturdy sourdough, ciabatta, or thick-cut sandwich bread holds a white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich together. Very soft, thin bread can collapse under the moist filling, while a crisp crust helps the sandwich stay firm after toasting.
Yes, tomato, roasted red pepper, or arugula can be added to a white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich. Pat watery vegetables dry first and keep juicy tomato slices thin, so they do not make the toasted bread soggy.
Use a thin layer of tapenade and drain or crumble the white cheese well to keep a white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich from getting soggy. Assemble it just before cooking; placing the tapenade between the cheese and bread can also limit direct moisture contact.
Yes, you can prepare a white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich ahead, but it is better to store the filling separately from the bread. Keep the cheese refrigerated, assemble shortly before cooking, and refrigerate any assembled sandwich rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Reheat a white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich in a skillet, toaster oven, or sandwich press for crisp bread. A microwave warms it quickly but makes the bread softer; heat until the center is warm, especially if the sandwich was refrigerated.
A white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich pairs well with a green salad, tomato soup, sliced cucumber, or fresh tomatoes. Choose a fresh, lightly dressed side to balance the salty olive spread and rich cheese rather than adding another salty dish.
Yes, make a white cheese and olive tapenade sandwich less salty by choosing a milder white cheese, using less tapenade, and avoiding added salt. Fresh vegetables such as tomato or arugula add contrast without needing salty cured meats or extra seasoning.
Vitamins
B12
0.94µg · 39% DV
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
B1
0.32mg · 27% DV
B3
4.32mg · 27% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1282mg · 56% DV
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
353mg · 50% DV
Calcium
428mg · 43% DV
Potassium ⭐
302mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 515 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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A White cheese and olive tapenade sandwich pairs bread with white cheese and a savoury olive spread, then warms the whole sandwich until the bread is toasted and the cheese softens. It is a simple Mediterranean-style combination rather than one with a single fixed recipe; the cheese may be sliced or crumbled, and the olive spread brings a concentrated, salty, fruity flavour.
It works as a quick lunch, snack or informal breakfast, served warm on its own or with tomatoes and leafy greens. The contrast between crisp bread and a soft, savoury filling is part of its appeal. It provides some protein—11.2 g per 100 g—alongside a substantial share of fat from the cheese and olives. For a lighter version, use a thinner layer of spread and add fresh vegetables.
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
9.18g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.