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Turkish-style pressed toasted sandwich made with kashar cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese (180 g) has 562 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 50 g of carbs, 24.1 g of protein, 29 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 446.4 mg of Phosphorus covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
562
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
50g
· 18% DV
Protein
24.1g
· 48% DV
Fat
29g
· 37% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% 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 | 562 kcal | |
| Total fat | 29 g | 37% |
| Saturated fat | 14.58 g | 73% |
| Trans fat | 0.5 g | |
| Sodium | 1102 mg | 48% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 24.1 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 | 562 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 374 kcal |
| 1 serving (thin) | 150 g | 468 kcal |
| 1 serving (thick) | 210 g | 655 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 240 g | 749 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 300 g | 936 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
A Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese is bread filled with kashar, a Turkish semi-hard cheese, then pressed and toasted until the bread browns and the cheese melts. The “esnaf” style refers to the filling, pressed preparation and shop-style serving rather than one fixed recipe.
To make a Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese, place thin slices or grated kashar between two pieces of bread and toast it in a preheated sandwich press. A light coating of butter on the outside helps the bread brown; cook until the cheese melts.
A Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese can be made with sandwich bread, but small loaves or sturdy rolls are also common in Turkish toast shops. Choose bread that can be pressed without falling apart and is thick enough to hold the melted filling.
Kashar and mozzarella are both commonly used as melting cheeses, but they are not the same cheese. Kashar has a more distinctive, savory flavor and a firmer texture; it gives a Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese its characteristic taste.
For a crisp Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese, preheat the press and spread only a thin layer of butter on the outside of the bread. Avoid overfilling it, since excess cheese or wet ingredients can escape or soften the bread.
The kashar may stay firm if the sandwich is cooked too briefly, the cheese is cut too thick, or the ingredients go into the press cold. Slice the cheese thinly or grate it, and give the center time to heat through without burning the bread.
A Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese is typically pressed in a sandwich maker and uses kashar, while grilled cheese is often cooked in a pan with butter and may use other cheeses. Turkish toast-shop versions can also use a small loaf or roll rather than sliced bread.
A Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese goes well with tea, ayran, pickles, or fresh tomato and cucumber. Turkish toast shops may also offer ketchup or mayonnaise; choose a side that suits whether you want a simple snack or a fuller meal.
Yes, you can add fillings such as sucuk, tomato, or olives to a Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese. Keep juicy ingredients in moderation and avoid filling the bread to its edges, so the sandwich presses evenly and the cheese does not leak out.
Cool a leftover Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese, refrigerate it in a covered container, and eat it soon. Reheat it in a sandwich press or skillet to revive the crisp bread; a microwave warms the cheese but can make the bread soft.
Vitamins
B12
1.12µg · 47% DV
B1
0.43mg · 36% DV
B3
5.22mg · 33% DV
Biotin
9.18µg · 31% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
446mg · 64% DV
Selenium
32µg · 58% DV
Calcium
562mg · 56% DV
Sodium
1102mg · 48% DV
Potassium ⭐
281mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Turkish toasted sandwich with kashar cheese is a simple, filling toast made by pressing kashar between slices of bread in a hot sandwich press. It is a familiar choice at Turkish cafés, snack counters and small neighbourhood eateries; the bread turns crisp and golden while the cheese melts inside. Some versions are lightly buttered on the outside.
In Turkey, it is commonly eaten hot for breakfast or as a quick lunch, often with pickles, tomato or ayran. Turkish cafés abroad serve it too, and it is easy to make at home. Bread provides much of its substance, while the cheese adds protein; it contains 312 kcal per 100 g. For a lighter toast, skip the extra butter and serve it with 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
14.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.82g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.