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White cheese, whole wheat bread, fresh vegetables
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of White Cheese Sandwich (120 g) has 264 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 11.4 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 264 mg of Calcium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
A white cheese sandwich layers bread with slices of white cheese, often with fresh vegetables such as tomato, cucumber or lettuce. Here, the cheese is the soft, mildly salty brined style familiar in Turkey, rather than a generic fresh curd cheese. It makes an easy breakfast or packed lunch, and can be served lightly toasted or eaten cold.
The bread supplies most of the carbohydrates, while the cheese adds protein and richness; whole-wheat bread and extra vegetables bring more fibre and freshness. For a lighter sandwich, use a thinner layer of cheese and serve it with salad. Its mild, savoury flavour also pairs well with tea or a simple soup.
Selected: 100 g
220
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
27g
· 10% DV
Protein
9.5g
· 19% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% 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 49% · Protein 17% · Fat 34%
Vitamins
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Calcium
220mg · 22% DV
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 220 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
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
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
A white cheese sandwich is made by layering white cheese between slices of bread, with vegetables if you like. Add tomato, cucumber, and leafy greens, then eat it cold or toast the bread lightly for a crisp exterior.
A mild, sliceable white cheese works well in a white cheese sandwich. Turkish-style white cheese gives it the characteristic tangy, crumbly filling; choose slices firm enough to stay between the bread instead of squeezing out.
Tomato, cucumber, and lettuce or parsley are classic additions to a white cheese sandwich. Pat the vegetables dry before assembling it, especially the tomato, so moisture does not make the bread soggy.
Yes, you can toast a white cheese sandwich in a skillet, sandwich press, or toaster oven. Use moderate heat so the bread browns before the cheese becomes too soft and starts leaking out.
Crusty rolls, sourdough, and whole-wheat bread all work well for a white cheese sandwich. Choose sturdy slices if adding juicy vegetables, since thin, soft bread can become soggy or tear around crumbly cheese.
Keep a white cheese sandwich from getting soggy by drying the vegetables and adding them just before eating. If packing it ahead, store tomato separately and place a dry lettuce leaf between the bread and wetter fillings.
Yes, you can prepare a white cheese sandwich ahead and refrigerate it in a sealed container. For the best texture, pack juicy vegetables separately and add them at lunchtime; avoid leaving the sandwich at room temperature for hours.
A white cheese sandwich is good either cold or grilled. The cold version keeps fresh vegetables crisp, while grilling browns the bread and softens the cheese; keep wet ingredients out of a grilled version to avoid soggy bread.
Serve a white cheese sandwich with a simple salad, sliced vegetables, olives, or soup. For a lighter lunch, fresh fruit is another easy side; choose accompaniments that complement the cheese rather than adding another salty filling.
Use a less salty white cheese or briefly soak a salty cheese in water, then drain it well. Skip salty additions such as olives and cured meats, and add herbs, cucumber, or tomato for more flavor instead.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.