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Provides protein and calcium; high in sodium and saturated fat
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sucuk, kashar and pesto toast (180 g) has 585 calories. That works out to 325 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.6 g of carbs, 27.4 g of protein, 30.8 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 45 µg of Selenium covers 82% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
585
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
50.6g
· 18% DV
Protein
27.4g
· 55% DV
Fat
30.8g
· 39% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 34% · Protein 19% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 585 kcal | |
| Total fat | 30.8 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 12.78 g | 64% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 1872 mg | 81% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% |
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 serving (medium) | 180 g | 585 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 65 g | 211 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 293 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 325 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 140 g | 455 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 180 g | 585 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 780 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 300 g | 975 kcal |
Calculated from 325 calories per 100 g.
Sucuk, kashar and pesto toast is a toasted sandwich filled with sucuk, a seasoned Turkish sausage, kashar cheese and pesto. The cheese melts around the sausage, while the pesto adds an herby, garlicky flavor.
It can be mildly spicy, but the heat depends on the sucuk. Sucuk is seasoned with spices that may include red pepper, and brands or homemade versions vary. Choose a milder sucuk if you prefer less heat.
Pesto adds an herbal, garlicky contrast to the savory sucuk and creamy melted kashar. Use a thin layer so its strong flavor complements the sausage and cheese rather than masking them.
It is best assembled and toasted just before serving. Pesto can make the bread damp if the sandwich sits assembled, but you can slice the sucuk and cheese and portion the pesto in advance.
Yes, mozzarella can replace kashar in sucuk, kashar and pesto toast. It melts well but has a milder flavor, so the finished sandwich will taste less tangy and distinctly Turkish than one made with kashar.
Use a sturdy bread, spread the pesto thinly and avoid adding watery ingredients. Toast the sandwich soon after assembling it; if the sucuk releases a lot of fat, cook it first and drain it before filling the bread.
Yes, cook sucuk, kashar and pesto toast in a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Press it gently with a spatula and turn it so both sides brown while the kashar melts without scorching the bread.
Reheat leftover sucuk, kashar and pesto toast in a toaster oven, sandwich press or dry skillet. These methods help crisp the bread again; a microwave is convenient but tends to make the toast soft.
Sucuk, kashar and pesto toast can be high in sodium, so it may not suit every low-sodium eating plan. Someone managing high blood pressure should consider a smaller portion and ask their clinician or dietitian how it fits their needs.
Serve sucuk, kashar and pesto toast with a crisp green salad or sliced fresh vegetables. Their freshness balances the rich filling, and they make a more useful accompaniment than adding another salty or fatty side.
Vitamins
B12
1.66µg · 69% DV
B1
0.56mg · 47% DV
B3
6.84mg · 43% DV
B2
0.49mg · 38% DV
Minerals
Selenium
45µg · 82% DV
Sodium
1872mg · 81% DV
Phosphorus
536mg · 77% DV
Calcium
569mg · 57% DV
Potassium ⭐
441mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 585 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 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.
Sucuk, kashar and pesto toast is a hot toasted sandwich made with sucuk, Turkey’s boldly spiced sausage, mild semi-hard kashar cheese and pesto between slices of bread. It’s a modern café and toast-shop favourite in Turkey, and an easy meal to make at home.
The sucuk brings a savoury, peppery richness, while the kashar melts and the pesto adds a herby, olive-oil flavour. In Turkey it’s commonly eaten for breakfast or as a filling snack, often served hot with tea; elsewhere, it works as a quick lunch or casual supper. It provides protein and calcium, but is also high in sodium and saturated fat. Use less sucuk and cheese, or serve it with salad, for a lighter plate.
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
— 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
12.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.16g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.