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Hot toast with bread, Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper; good source of protein and calcium
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper (180 g) has 515 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.4 g of carbs, 23.8 g of protein, 26.6 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 446.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
515
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
43.4g
· 16% DV
Protein
23.8g
· 48% DV
Fat
26.6g
· 34% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% 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 | 515 kcal | |
| Total fat | 26.6 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 12.78 g | 64% |
| Trans fat | 0.4 g | |
| Sodium | 922 mg | 40% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 23.8 g | 48% |
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) | 180 g | 515 kcal |
| 1 slice (quarter) | 45 g | 129 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 2 slice (half) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 343 kcal |
| 1 serving (thin) | 150 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 serving (thick) | 210 g | 601 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 260 g | 744 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
Toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper is easy to make: layer thin tomato slices and chopped pepper with Kashar between two slices of bread, then toast until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted. Slice it while hot for the best texture.
Yes, toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper is a familiar style of Turkish toast. Kashar is a Turkish semi-hard cheese, and toast shops and home cooks commonly pair it with vegetables between crisped slices of bread.
To keep toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper crisp, use thin tomato slices and blot away excess juice before assembling it. Avoid overfilling the sandwich, and serve it soon after toasting rather than letting steam soften the bread.
No, the pepper does not need to be cooked first if it is chopped small; it will soften inside the hot toast. Sautéing it briefly beforehand gives a softer texture and a sweeter, more mellow pepper flavor.
Sandwich bread works well for toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper because it browns evenly and holds the filling. A sturdier country-style loaf is another option, but thick slices may need longer to heat through and melt the cheese.
Yes, you can cook toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper in a skillet over medium-low heat. Press it gently with a spatula and turn it once the underside is golden; moderate heat gives the Kashar time to melt without scorching the bread.
It is better to assemble toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper just before cooking, because tomato releases moisture into the bread while it sits. You can chop the pepper and slice the cheese ahead, then add the tomato when you are ready to toast.
Leftover toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper can be refrigerated in a covered container and is best eaten by the next day. The tomato gradually softens the bread, so refrigerate it promptly and expect a less crisp texture than when freshly made.
Reheat toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper in a skillet or sandwich press until the bread crisps and the cheese is hot. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to make the bread soft rather than restoring its toasted texture.
Yes, toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper can make a convenient light lunch, especially when served with salad or soup. The bread and melted cheese make it more substantial than a plain snack, while the vegetables add freshness.
Vitamins
B12
1.12µg · 47% DV
B2
0.43mg · 33% DV
B3
5.04mg · 32% DV
Biotin
9.18µg · 31% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
446mg · 64% DV
Calcium
515mg · 52% DV
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Sodium
922mg · 40% DV
Potassium ⭐
385mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 515 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):
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Toast with Kashar cheese, tomato and pepper is a hot toasted sandwich filled with slices of tomato, pieces of pepper and Kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese that melts smoothly. It is crisp on the outside and soft and savoury inside, especially when the tomato warms and the cheese turns stretchy.
In Turkey, it is a familiar choice for breakfast, a quick lunch or a snack with tea. Elsewhere, it makes an easy hot sandwich when you want something more substantial than plain toast. The cheese contributes protein, while the bread provides most of the carbohydrates; a 100 g portion has 13.2 g of protein. For a lighter version, use a moderate amount of cheese and add extra pepper or serve it with a fresh 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
✓ 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
12.78g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.