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Homemade cheese toast
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade cheese toast (120 g) has 374 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.4 g of carbs, 16.1 g of protein, 19.3 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 294 mg of Phosphorus covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
374
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
33.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
16.1g
· 32% DV
Fat
19.3g
· 25% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 17% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 374 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.3 g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 9.72 g | 49% |
| Trans fat | 0.34 g | |
| Sodium | 744 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% |
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 | 374 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 140 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 187 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 468 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 530 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 686 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
To make Homemade cheese toast, place grated or thinly sliced kaşar cheese between two slices of bread. Toast it in a preheated sandwich press until the bread is browned and the cheese has melted.
Sturdy sandwich bread works well for Homemade cheese toast because it holds the melted cheese without falling apart. Turkish-style white bread is a familiar choice; very thin or soft slices can become soggy before the center warms.
Yes, you can make Homemade cheese toast in an air fryer. Place the assembled sandwich in the basket and cook until the bread is crisp and the kaşar has melted, checking so the surface does not overbrown.
Keep Homemade cheese toast from getting soggy by using dry bread, avoiding watery fillings, and not overloading it with cheese. Serve it as soon as it is toasted rather than leaving it covered, where trapped steam softens the crust.
Yes, a frying pan works for Homemade cheese toast when you do not have a sandwich press. Cook it over medium-low heat and press gently with a spatula, turning it once so both sides brown while the cheese melts.
Tomato slices, olives, or a little chopped parsley can add flavor to Homemade cheese toast. Pat juicy ingredients dry first and use them sparingly, so they do not prevent the kaşar from melting or soften the bread.
Grate the kaşar or cut it into thin slices to help it melt evenly in Homemade cheese toast. Use moderate heat and allow the filling to warm through; high heat can burn the bread before the cheese softens.
Let leftover Homemade cheese toast cool, then refrigerate it in a covered container. The bread will lose some crispness while stored, so reheat the toast in a dry pan or sandwich press rather than eating it cold.
Yes, Homemade cheese toast can be frozen after it has cooled. Wrap it tightly to limit freezer exposure; thaw it in the refrigerator, then reheat it in a pan or sandwich press for a crisper result.
Reheat Homemade cheese toast in a pan or sandwich press over moderate heat until the center is warm. Avoid prolonged microwave heating, which can make the bread chewy and leave the melted cheese unevenly warmed.
Vitamins
B12
0.74µg · 31% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B3
3.12mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
294mg · 42% DV
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Calcium
342mg · 34% DV
Sodium
744mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 374 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.
Homemade cheese toast is a Turkish-style toasted sandwich made with bread and kaşar, a mild Turkish cheese that melts smoothly. Toasted in a sandwich press or pan, it has crisp, browned bread around a soft, stretchy centre. In Turkey, it is a familiar choice for breakfast or a quick snack, often served with tea; tomatoes, cucumber or olives make easy accompaniments. Elsewhere, it works well as a simple lunch or light supper.
It offers some protein from the cheese, alongside plenty of energy from the bread and fat, but little fibre. For a lighter meal, use whole-grain bread, keep the cheese portion modest and add a side 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
9.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.