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Classic cheese toast: melted cheese between crispy toasted bread.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Toast with Cheese (90 g) has 243 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.1 g of carbs, 9.9 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Toast with cheese is made by melting cheese on or between slices of bread, usually in a pan, toaster oven or sandwich press. It is a simple, familiar preparation found in many places; the Turkish-style version is often pressed until the bread is crisp and the cheese soft.
The contrast of crunchy bread and warm, stretchy cheese makes it an easy breakfast, lunch or snack, often served with a salad, soup or sliced tomatoes. It provides carbohydrates from the bread alongside protein and fat from the cheese, so it is more substantial than plain toast. For a lighter version, use wholegrain bread, a moderate amount of cheese and little or no added butter.
Selected: 100 g
270
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
29g
· 11% DV
Protein
11g
· 22% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 17% · Fat 38%
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
Biotin
6µg · 20% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Calcium
260mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
180mg · 26% DV
Sodium
480mg · 21% DV
Selenium
9µg · 16% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 270 calories in 100 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.
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
5.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
Toast with cheese is made by putting cheese between bread slices and heating them until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. A skillet or sandwich press works well; buttering the outside helps it brown, while keeping the cheese away from the edges prevents leaks.
Cheddar is a reliable choice for toast with cheese because it melts readily and has a savoury flavour. For a milder result, use a young, mild cheddar; grate or slice it evenly so it melts before the bread gets too dark.
Not always: toast with cheese can mean any toasted bread topped or filled with cheese, while a grilled cheese sandwich is typically buttered bread cooked in a pan with cheese inside. Recipes and names vary by country, but both are served hot with melted cheese.
Cheese leaks out of toast with cheese when the filling reaches the bread edges or the sandwich is pressed too firmly. Leave a clear border around the cheese, use a moderate amount, and let the sandwich rest briefly after cooking so the melted filling can settle.
No, not safely as a filled sandwich: cheese can drip into a pop-up toaster and create smoke or a fire hazard. Make toast with cheese in a skillet, toaster oven, or sandwich press instead, and use a tray if melting cheese on an open slice.
Sandwich bread is a dependable choice for toast with cheese because it browns evenly and is easy to handle. Sourdough or another sturdy loaf adds a chewier texture, but very thick slices may brown before the cheese in the middle melts.
To keep toast with cheese crispy, cook it on a fully heated pan or press and avoid overfilling it. Eat it soon after cooking rather than covering it, since trapped steam softens the bread; a wire rack also helps if you need to hold it briefly.
Yes, leftover toast with cheese can be reheated after being refrigerated promptly in a covered container. Use a skillet or toaster oven to restore the crisp surface; a microwave heats it quickly but usually leaves the bread soft.
Toast with cheese pairs well with tomato soup, a simple green salad, or sliced fresh vegetables. For breakfast, fruit or a hot drink also works; a sharp, tangy side can balance the richness of the melted cheese.
Toast with cheese can be part of breakfast, but it is more balanced when paired with fruit or vegetables rather than eaten alone. Choose a moderate amount of cheese and limit added butter if you want a less rich meal.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.