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Toast with cemen is spicy, aromatic, and provides protein and fiber.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (quarter) of Toast with cemen (quarter bread) (60 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (quarter) · 60 g
156
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
5.1g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 14% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.02 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
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 (quarter) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 45 g | 117 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 208 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 240 g | 624 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Toast with cemen (quarter bread) is bread spread with cemen, a strongly flavored Turkish spice paste, then toasted or warmed. It is a savory snack or quick meal, and its garlic-and-spice aroma is a defining feature.
Cemen in toast with cemen (quarter bread) is usually a paste made with fenugreek, garlic, pepper or tomato paste, and other spices. Recipes vary, so the flavor and texture can differ between homemade versions and those from bakeries or cafés.
Toast with cemen (quarter bread) tastes savory, aromatic, and distinctly spiced, with garlic and fenugreek often coming through. The heat varies with the pepper used, while warming the bread brings out the cemen’s aroma.
Toast with cemen (quarter bread) is usually eaten warm, either by hand or with a plate and utensils. It is best served soon after toasting, before the bread softens, and can be paired with fresh vegetables or a drink.
To make toast with cemen (quarter bread), spread a thin layer of cemen paste over or inside the bread and toast it until warm. Start with a small amount, since cemen is concentrated and can easily dominate the bread.
The cemen in toast with cemen (quarter bread) is related to the spice paste used on pastirma, but the recipes and consistency need not be identical. Toast spreads are generally made soft enough to spread, and their seasoning varies.
Toast with cemen (quarter bread) can be mildly or quite spicy, depending on how much hot pepper or pepper paste is in the cemen. Even a mild version has a pronounced garlic-and-spice flavor.
Toast with cemen (quarter bread) draws on Turkish use of cemen, a spice paste strongly associated with pastirma and regional home cooking. The toast itself is a practical way to serve the paste, rather than a dish with one universally agreed place of origin.
Toast with cemen (quarter bread) goes well with sliced tomatoes, cucumber, fresh herbs, or ayran. For breakfast, tea is a familiar pairing; crisp, fresh sides balance the paste’s rich garlic and spice aromas.
Store leftover toast with cemen (quarter bread) in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. The bread will soften as it sits, so for the best texture, spread cemen on bread only when you are ready to toast it.
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B3
1.26mg · 8% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.5µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.5µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Toast with cemen (quarter bread) is a toasted quarter-loaf sandwich spread with cemen, a boldly seasoned Turkish paste. Cemen commonly combines fenugreek with garlic and spices; some versions also include tomato or pepper paste. The paste is closely associated with pastırma, Turkey’s cured beef, but it also gives a simple piece of bread plenty of character on its own.
Expect a pungent, savoury, gently hot flavour against crisp toasted bread. In Turkey, it can be a quick breakfast or an afternoon bite with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a compact snack or an informal light lunch. It provides 8.5 g of protein and 3.2 g of fibre per 100 g. For a fresher, lighter plate, use a modest layer of cemen and serve with sliced tomatoes, cucumber or 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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.