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Hot toast with sucuk sausage, cheese, and pickles
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sucuk, cheese & pickle toast (160 g) has 432 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 40 g of carbs, 19.2 g of protein, 20.8 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 1.1 µg of B12 covers 47% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 160 g
432
KCAL / 160G
Carbs
40g
· 15% DV
Protein
19.2g
· 38% DV
Fat
20.8g
· 27% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 18% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 432 kcal | |
| Total fat | 20.8 g | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 8.32 g | 42% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 1360 mg | 59% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% |
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) | 160 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 slice (half) | 80 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 594 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 260 g | 702 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 320 g | 864 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Sucuk, cheese & pickle toast is made by filling bread with sliced sucuk, melting cheese and drained pickles, then pressing it in a hot sandwich maker. Use moderate heat so the cheese melts before the bread gets too dark.
Sucuk, cheese & pickle toast is a pressed sandwich made with sucuk, a seasoned Turkish sausage, cheese and pickles. The sausage brings a garlicky, spiced flavor, while the pickles add a sharp, crunchy contrast.
No, thinly sliced sucuk can cook inside the toast as the bread browns and the cheese melts. If the slices are thick, briefly fry them first so they heat through without over-toasting the bread.
A cheese that melts smoothly works best in sucuk, cheese & pickle toast; mild cheddar or mozzarella are practical options. Turkish kaşar is a common choice when available, giving the filling a mild, stretchy melt.
Dill or sour cucumber pickles work well in sucuk, cheese & pickle toast because their acidity cuts through the rich sausage and cheese. Drain and pat them dry before adding them to keep the bread crisp.
To keep sucuk, cheese & pickle toast crisp, drain the pickles thoroughly and avoid adding wet sauces inside. Preheat the sandwich press, and serve the toast soon after cooking rather than letting steam collect around it.
Yes, sucuk, cheese & pickle toast can be made in a frying pan. Cook it over medium-low heat, pressing gently and turning once, until both sides are crisp and the cheese has melted.
Sucuk, cheese & pickle toast goes well with a simple salad, tomato soup or a cup of tea. Choose a lighter side if you want the sharp pickles and spiced sausage to remain the main flavors.
Yes, you can reheat sucuk, cheese & pickle toast if it was refrigerated promptly in a covered container. A dry frying pan or sandwich press restores more crispness than a microwave.
Yes, sucuk, cheese & pickle toast can be made without a sandwich press. Toast it in a skillet, turning it carefully and pressing lightly with a spatula so the filling warms and the cheese melts.
Vitamins
B12
1.12µg · 47% DV
B2
0.3mg · 23% DV
B3
3.36mg · 21% DV
B5
1.04mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1360mg · 59% DV
Calcium
336mg · 34% DV
Phosphorus
224mg · 32% DV
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
272mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 432 calories in 1 piece (medium) (160 g):
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Sucuk, cheese & pickle toast is a hot sandwich filled with sucuk, a richly spiced Turkish sausage, melting cheese and tangy pickles, then pressed until the bread turns crisp. It takes its cue from the toasted sandwiches sold at Turkish cafés and snack bars, and is easy to make at home too.
The savoury sausage and creamy cheese are cut through by the pickles’ sharp, crunchy bite. In Turkey, it makes a filling quick lunch or casual evening meal; English-speaking readers can serve it as a substantial snack, perhaps with a simple salad. At 12 g of protein per 100 g, it offers a moderate amount alongside its carbohydrates and fat. Use less sucuk and cheese, or add fresh tomato and greens, for a lighter toast.
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
— Not 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
8.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.