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Cheese toast
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Toast with Kashar and Cheddar Cheese (140 g) has 458 calories. That works out to 327 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.9 g of carbs, 21.3 g of protein, 23.9 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 408.8 mg of Phosphorus covers 58% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
458
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
38.9g
· 14% DV
Protein
21.3g
· 43% DV
Fat
23.9g
· 31% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% 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 | 458 kcal | |
| Total fat | 23.9 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 12.74 g | 64% |
| Trans fat | 0.56 g | |
| Sodium | 857 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 21.3 g | 43% |
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) | 140 g | 458 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 70 g | 229 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 294 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 327 kcal |
| 1 serving (thin) | 120 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (thick) | 160 g | 523 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 190 g | 621 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 280 g | 916 kcal |
Calculated from 327 calories per 100 g.
Layer grated Kashar and cheddar between two slices of bread, then toast until the cheese melts and the outside turns golden. A little butter on the bread’s outer sides helps it brown evenly; grating the cheeses makes them melt more consistently.
Kashar is a Turkish semi-hard cheese with a mild, milky flavour, while cheddar is usually sharper and more pronounced. In toast with Kashar and cheddar cheese, the combination gives you Kashar’s mellow melt with a punchier cheddar taste.
Not exactly. Toast with Kashar and cheddar cheese is a cheese-filled toasted sandwich, much like grilled cheese, but it uses Turkish Kashar alongside cheddar. Grilled cheese commonly refers to a broader style and may use other cheeses and bread.
Sandwich bread is an easy choice for toast with Kashar and cheddar cheese because it browns quickly and holds the filling. Sourdough or another sturdy sliced loaf also works if you prefer a firmer bite; very thick slices take longer to heat through.
Use dry bread, avoid overfilling toast with Kashar and cheddar cheese, and serve it as soon as it is toasted. Wet additions such as tomato can release moisture, so add them sparingly or serve them on the side.
Yes. Cook toast with Kashar and cheddar cheese in a lightly buttered skillet over medium-low heat, pressing it gently with a spatula. Covering the pan briefly helps the cheese melt before the bread gets too dark.
The filling often leaks when it reaches the edges or the slices are not pressed together. Keep the Kashar and cheddar in the centre, leave a border around the bread, and avoid stuffing the sandwich too full.
A simple green salad, sliced vegetables, or tomato soup all pair well with toast with Kashar and cheddar cheese. These sides add freshness or contrast to the rich, browned cheese without competing with its flavour.
You can assemble toast with Kashar and cheddar cheese ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook it. Toast it just before serving for the best texture; pre-toasting and storing it tends to soften the bread.
It is better described as a home-style variation on Turkish toasted sandwiches than as a single fixed traditional recipe. Kashar is common in Turkish toasts, and adding cheddar gives the familiar cheese filling a sharper flavour.
Vitamins
B12
1.09µg · 45% DV
Biotin
11.2µg · 37% DV
B2
0.41mg · 32% DV
Vitamin A
231µg · 26% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
409mg · 58% DV
Calcium
511mg · 51% DV
Selenium
27µg · 49% DV
Sodium
857mg · 37% DV
Potassium ⭐
235mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 458 calories in 1 piece (medium) (140 g):
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Toast with Kashar and Cheddar Cheese layers Turkish kaşar—a mild, semi-hard cheese—with cheddar between slices of bread, then grills them until the bread is crisp and the cheeses melt. The result is savoury and rich, with kaşar’s gentle tang balanced by cheddar’s fuller flavour.
In Turkey, it is a familiar breakfast or quick bite, often served with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a simple lunch or snack alongside soup or a fresh salad. It offers some protein, though the combination of bread and cheese makes it filling. Add tomatoes or leafy greens, or choose a smaller serving if you want a lighter meal.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
12.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.