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Hot toast with Turkish cheese (kasar), spicy sausage (sucuk), and acuka spread
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka (160 g) has 488 calories. That works out to 305 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.6 g of carbs, 21.1 g of protein, 25.3 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 512 mg of Calcium covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 160 g
488
KCAL / 160G
Carbs
45.6g
· 17% DV
Protein
21.1g
· 42% DV
Fat
25.3g
· 32% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 17% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 488 kcal | |
| Total fat | 25.3 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 11.36 g | 57% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 1248 mg | 54% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% |
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 | 488 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 80 g | 244 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 366 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 366 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 160 g | 488 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 671 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 300 g | 915 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 320 g | 976 kcal |
Calculated from 305 calories per 100 g.
Spread a thin layer of acuka inside the bread, add sliced kasar cheese and sucuk, then close the sandwich. Toast it until the bread is crisp and the cheese melts; using too much spread can make the center soggy.
Acuka is a Turkish pepper-and-spice spread, often made with ingredients such as walnuts and tomato or pepper paste. In toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka, it adds a savory, mildly spicy layer rather than acting like a plain butter or cheese spread.
No, thin slices of sucuk can go straight into toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka; they heat through and release some fat as the sandwich toasts. Briefly frying the sucuk first is an option if you want to drain off excess fat.
Standard sandwich bread or thin slices of a sturdy loaf work well for toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka. Choose bread that can hold the filling without becoming too dense; very thick slices may brown before the cheese in the middle melts.
Toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka can taste mildly or quite spicy, depending on the acuka and sucuk used. For a gentler sandwich, spread on less acuka and choose a less heavily seasoned sucuk.
Yes, you can make toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka without the acuka, though it will lose its distinctive peppery, spiced flavor. A thin layer of roasted red pepper spread can give a similar savory note without being an exact substitute.
Toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka can turn soggy if you use too much acuka, add watery vegetables, or leave the cooked sandwich covered so steam gets trapped. Spread the acuka thinly and serve the toast soon after cooking.
Toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka pairs well with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, or a simple salad, which balance its rich, savory filling. Tea is a familiar Turkish breakfast accompaniment; extra salty sides are usually unnecessary.
Reheat leftover toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka in a skillet or toaster oven until hot in the middle and crisp outside. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to soften the bread, so it is less suitable if you want crunch.
Yes, toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka is commonly suited to a filling breakfast, especially with fresh vegetables alongside it. Its combination of cheese, sausage, and seasoned spread makes it a substantial choice rather than a light snack.
Vitamins
B12
1.12µg · 47% DV
Biotin
9.92µg · 33% DV
Vitamin A
288µg · 32% DV
B5
1.36mg · 27% DV
Minerals
Sodium
1248mg · 54% DV
Calcium
512mg · 51% DV
Phosphorus
336mg · 48% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Potassium ⭐
352mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Toast with kasar, sucuk and acuka is a Turkish-style toasted sandwich filled with kaşar, a mild Turkish cheese, spicy sucuk sausage and a savoury acuka spread. Acuka is typically made with pepper and tomato pastes and spices, with recipes varying by household and region. The bread turns crisp in the press while the cheese melts; the sausage seasons the filling, and the acuka adds a punchy, often gently hot flavour.
In Turkey, it is a familiar choice at toast shops and at home, served hot, often cut into triangles, with tea, ayran or pickles. It works as a substantial breakfast or quick meal, and is also easy to make abroad with Turkish ingredients from a deli or grocer. It combines carbohydrates with protein (13.2 g per 100 g). For a lighter version, use less sucuk and acuka, and serve with fresh tomatoes or salad.
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
11.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.