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Source of fiber and protein, low fat, balanced carbohydrates
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Whole wheat bread with cottage cheese (50 g) has 85 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 12 g of carbs, 4.8 g of protein, 1.6 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 50 g
85
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
12g
· 4% DV
Protein
4.8g
· 10% DV
Fat
1.6g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 24% · Fat 17%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.8 g | 10% |
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 slice (medium) | 50 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 153 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Spread cottage cheese over a slice of whole wheat bread. For a Turkish-style version, use lor, a mild fresh cheese usually made from whey; add herbs or black pepper, or toast the bread first for a crisp base.
Tomato, cucumber, fresh herbs, and black pepper pair well with whole wheat bread with cottage cheese. Add toppings just before serving so juicy vegetables do not make the bread soggy; a boiled egg can turn it into a more substantial meal.
Either works: toasted bread stays crisp, while untoasted bread makes a softer, sandwich-like snack. If you toast the bread, let it cool briefly before spreading on the cheese so the topping stays cool and creamy.
It is better to pack the components separately and assemble them just before eating. Cottage cheese releases moisture into the bread overnight, making it soft; keep the cheese refrigerated and do not leave the assembled snack unrefrigerated for hours.
No. The Turkish topping, lor, is a fresh cheese commonly made from whey, while cottage cheese is made from curds and typically has a curdy texture. They can both be spread on whole wheat bread, but their texture and flavor differ.
Yes, if you can keep the cheese cold. Carry the cottage cheese in a sealed container and spread it onto the bread at lunchtime to avoid sogginess; add tomatoes or cucumber separately until you are ready to eat.
It can make a satisfying breakfast because the cheese provides protein and the bread contributes fiber. Add fruit or vegetables, or an egg if you want a more complete meal, and choose a portion that suits your appetite.
Yes, you can warm the bread with the cheese on top, but keep the baking time short so the topping does not dry out. For a crisp base and cool, creamy cheese, toast the bread separately and add the cheese afterward.
For a Turkish-style taste, use lor; ricotta or a mild farmer cheese can also work, though the texture will vary. Drain wetter cheeses before spreading them so the bread does not become soggy.
Yes, it can be a convenient snack after exercise because it combines bread with a protein-containing cheese. Add fruit if you want a more substantial recovery snack, especially after a long or demanding workout.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
1.05mg · 7% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Folate
18µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4µg · 7% DV
Sodium
160mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
70mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 85 calories in 1 slice (medium) (50 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Tam buğday ekmeği üzeri lor peyniri is whole-wheat bread topped with lor, a mild, soft Turkish fresh curd cheese. It is not quite the same as cottage cheese: lor is often crumbly and lightly moist, with a delicate, milky flavour. The bread brings a nutty, hearty taste and a tender-to-chewy texture, depending on the loaf.
In Turkey, it is an easy breakfast or snack, often served with tea and fresh vegetables such as tomato and cucumber. Elsewhere, it works well as a quick breakfast, light lunch or open sandwich. The combination provides fibre and protein, with relatively little fat, so it makes a filling option without feeling heavy. Add herbs or sliced vegetables for freshness, or choose a thinner layer of lor if you prefer a lighter topping.
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
0.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.35g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.