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Classic Turkish toast with white bread, kasar cheese, and tomato paste
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Toast with kasar and tomato paste (120 g) has 294 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.4 g of carbs, 12.2 g of protein, 11 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 264 mg of Calcium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
294
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
35.4g
· 13% DV
Protein
12.2g
· 24% DV
Fat
11g
· 14% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 17% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 294 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 5.64 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 624 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% |
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) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 slice (half) | 60 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 221 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 slice (whole) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 392 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 588 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Toast with kasar and tomato paste is made by spreading tomato paste on bread, adding kasar cheese, and toasting it until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts. Use a thin layer of paste so it seasons the sandwich without making the bread soggy.
Sturdy sandwich bread works best for toast with kasar and tomato paste because it holds the filling without becoming limp. Use slices thick enough to contain the cheese and paste, but not so thick that the cheese stays cold while the outside browns.
Yes, you can make toast with kasar and tomato paste in a frying pan. Cook it over medium-low heat, pressing it gently with a spatula and turning it once, so the bread browns while the kasar melts.
Toast with kasar and tomato paste can turn soggy when there is too much paste or the filling contains watery ingredients. Spread the paste thinly and avoid adding wet tomato slices; toast the sandwich promptly after assembling it.
Either tomato paste or red pepper paste can be used in toast with kasar. Tomato paste gives it a familiar tangy-sweet flavor, while red pepper paste makes it more savory and can add heat; use a light spread of either.
For toast with kasar and tomato paste, grate or thinly slice the cheese so it melts evenly. Keep the heat moderate and close the sandwich fully; excessive heat can brown the bread before the cheese in the center softens.
Toast with kasar and tomato paste goes well with a crisp salad, pickles, or a cup of tea. For a more filling meal, serve it alongside soup; the fresh or tangy sides balance the rich, savory toast.
Yes, you can add fillings such as sliced peppers or olives to toast with kasar and tomato paste. Keep additions thin and avoid watery vegetables, which can prevent the bread from crisping and make the cheese filling difficult to hold together.
Store leftover toast with kasar and tomato paste in a covered container in the refrigerator, and eat it as soon as practical because the bread loses its crispness. Reheat it in a pan or toaster oven to bring back some crunch.
Yes, toast with kasar and tomato paste is a Turkish-style toast built around kasar cheese and salça, a concentrated tomato or pepper paste. It is commonly prepared as a quick snack or simple meal using a toast press or a pan.
Vitamins
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Vitamin A
132µg · 15% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Sodium
624mg · 27% DV
Calcium
264mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
168mg · 24% DV
Selenium
9µg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 294 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 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.
Toast with kasar and tomato paste is made by spreading tomato paste and adding kasar—a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese—to slices of bread, then grilling them until the cheese melts. It is a simple, savoury toast with a tangy tomato note and a crisp outside.
In Turkey, it is a familiar quick breakfast or snack, often eaten hot with tea; it also works as an easy lunch. The bread supplies most of its carbohydrates, while the cheese adds protein and richness: a 100 g portion has 10.2 g of protein. For a lighter version, use a little less cheese and serve it with fresh tomatoes, cucumber or a green salad.
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
✓ 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
5.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.32g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.