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Savory ciabatta sandwich with sheep cheese and olives
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta (180 g) has 517 calories. That works out to 287 calories per 100 g. It contains 63.2 g of carbs, 18.4 g of protein, 21.2 g of fat and 4.3 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Selenium covers 79% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
517
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
63.2g
· 23% DV
Protein
18.4g
· 37% DV
Fat
21.2g
· 27% DV
Fiber
4.3g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 14% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 517 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.2 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 9.36 g | 47% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 1296 mg | 56% |
| Total carbohydrate | 63.2 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Protein | 18.4 g | 37% |
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 | 517 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 258 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 517 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 718 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 718 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 350 g | 1005 kcal |
Calculated from 287 calories per 100 g.
Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta is a savory sandwich made with ciabatta bread, sheep’s-milk cheese and olives. Recipes may also add greens, tomato or olive oil, but the cheese and olives are the defining fillings.
To make Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta, split a ciabatta roll and fill it with sheep’s-milk cheese and pitted olives. Add greens or tomato if you like, then serve it as is or warm it briefly until the bread is crisp and the cheese softens.
A tangy, crumbly sheep’s-milk cheese works well in Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta. Feta-style sheep cheese is a convenient choice; if your cheese is particularly salty, use milder olives so the filling does not become overwhelmingly salty.
Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta can be served either hot or cold. Cold, the cheese and olives keep their distinct flavors; warmed briefly, the bread becomes crisp and the cheese softens. Avoid heating it for too long, which can dry out the ciabatta.
A simple green salad, tomato salad, soup or roasted vegetables goes well with Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta. Its cheese-and-olive filling is already salty and rich, so a fresh, lightly seasoned side makes a better match than another heavily salted dish.
Keep Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta from getting soggy by draining the olives well and patting wet ingredients dry before assembling it. If packing it ahead, keep juicy vegetables separate and add them just before eating.
Yes, Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta reheats well in a toaster oven or a dry skillet over moderate heat. Warm it just until the bread is crisp and the cheese softens; microwaving can make ciabatta chewy.
You can freeze Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta, but thawed bread and cheese may have a softer, less appealing texture. For a better result, freeze the ciabatta separately and add the cheese and olives after thawing.
Yes, either green or black olives work in Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta. Green olives usually bring a sharper, more briny flavor, while black olives tend to taste milder; pit them before adding them to the sandwich.
Make Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta lighter by using less cheese, draining the olives and adding plenty of leafy greens or sliced tomato. Skip extra oil or butter on the bread, since the cheese and olives already provide a rich filling.
Vitamins
B12
0.94µg · 39% DV
B1
0.43mg · 36% DV
B2
0.45mg · 35% DV
B3
5.04mg · 32% DV
Minerals
Selenium
43µg · 78% DV
Sodium
1296mg · 56% DV
Phosphorus
324mg · 46% DV
Calcium
396mg · 40% DV
Potassium ⭐
243mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sheep Cheese and Olive Ciabatta combines Italian ciabatta—a rustic loaf with an airy crumb and crisp crust—with sheep’s cheese and olives. The cheese may be soft or crumbly, while the olives bring a briny, savoury contrast.
It works well as a quick lunch, picnic sandwich or substantial snack, often paired with a simple salad or fresh vegetables. In Turkey, a ciabatta sandwich like this can also suit breakfast or a break with tea. It is filling and provides 10.2 g of protein per 100 g, alongside a generous share of bread-based carbohydrates. For a lighter meal, choose a smaller portion and serve it with plenty of greens.
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
9.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.83g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.89g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.