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Cheese toast with tomato paste, providing protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tomato paste string cheese toast (140 g) has 402 calories. That works out to 287 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.9 g of carbs, 18.8 g of protein, 19 g of fat and 2.9 g of fiber. Its 347.2 mg of Phosphorus covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 61 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
402
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
38.9g
· 14% DV
Protein
18.8g
· 38% DV
Fat
19g
· 24% DV
Fiber
2.9g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 19% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 402 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 8.54 g | 43% |
| Trans fat | 0.25 g | |
| Sodium | 767 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% |
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 | 402 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 129 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 70 g | 201 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 201 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 258 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 190 g | 545 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 220 g | 631 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 280 g | 804 kcal |
Calculated from 287 calories per 100 g.
Spread a thin layer of tomato paste on the inside of two slices of bread, add pieces of string cheese, and close the sandwich. Toast it in a sandwich press until the bread is crisp and the cheese is soft and stringy.
Tomato paste string cheese toast uses dil peyniri, a mild Turkish cheese with a fibrous texture that pulls into strands when warm. It softens in the toast without melting into quite the same smooth layer as many cheddar-style cheeses.
Tomato paste string cheese toast is a Turkish-style toasted sandwich, rather than a single dish with one fixed traditional recipe. Turkish tost fillings vary widely, and this version pairs tomato paste with dil peyniri.
Yes, tomato paste string cheese toast can be cooked in a skillet. Put the sandwich in a lightly greased pan, press it gently, and cook over medium-low heat, turning it once so the bread browns before the cheese scorches.
The cheese in tomato paste string cheese toast stretches because dil peyniri has a layered, fibrous structure. Tear or slice it into smaller pieces before adding it so it softens evenly between the bread.
Yes, pizza sauce can replace tomato paste in tomato paste string cheese toast, but use a thin layer. Sauce is usually wetter and more seasoned, so too much can make the bread soggy and overpower the mild cheese.
Store leftover tomato paste string cheese toast in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Refrigerate it once it has cooled rather than leaving the cheese-filled sandwich at room temperature for hours.
Reheat tomato paste string cheese toast in a sandwich press or skillet to bring back some crispness while softening the cheese. A microwave is quicker, but it tends to make the bread soft rather than toasted.
Tomato paste string cheese toast pairs well with a simple salad, sliced vegetables, or soup. For a Turkish-style breakfast or light meal, serve it with tomatoes and cucumbers rather than adding another rich, salty side.
To make tomato paste string cheese toast less greasy, toast it without buttering the outside and use just enough cheese to cover the bread. A nonstick press or skillet browns the bread without needing much added oil.
Vitamins
B12
0.87µg · 36% DV
B2
0.34mg · 26% DV
B3
3.92mg · 25% DV
B1
0.27mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
347mg · 50% DV
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Calcium
400mg · 40% DV
Sodium
767mg · 33% DV
Potassium ⭐
300mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 402 calories in 1 piece (medium) (140 g):
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Tomato paste string cheese toast is a simple Turkish-style toast made by spreading tomato paste on bread, adding dil cheese, and grilling until the bread is crisp and the cheese turns soft and stretchy. It is an easy home or café-style preparation rather than a dish with one fixed recipe; the amount of paste and cheese varies.
The tomato paste brings a concentrated, gently tangy savouriness that balances the mild cheese. In Turkey it can be eaten at breakfast with tea or as a quick snack, and it works just as well as an easy light meal elsewhere. The cheese contributes protein and calcium, while the bread provides much of the carbohydrates. Use a thin layer of paste and serve it with fresh tomatoes or greens for a less-heavy plate.
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
8.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.