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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich (220 g) has 572 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 53 g of carbs, 24.6 g of protein, 30.4 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 37.4 µg of Selenium covers 68% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 220 g
572
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
53g
· 19% DV
Protein
24.6g
· 49% DV
Fat
30.4g
· 39% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% 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 | 572 kcal | |
| Total fat | 30.4 g | 39% |
| Saturated fat | 11.22 g | 56% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 1122 mg | 49% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 24.6 g | 49% |
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 serving (medium) | 220 g | 572 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 110 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 170 g | 442 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 250 g | 650 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 780 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 340 g | 884 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
A Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich combines bread with cooked zucchini fritter and Ezine cheese. The fritter brings a savory, tender filling, while the cheese adds a salty, tangy note; greens or sliced tomato are common additions.
Cook zucchini fritters, let excess oil drain, then place them with Ezine cheese between slices of bread. Assemble the sandwich shortly before eating so moisture from the fritter does not make the bread soggy.
Ezine cheese gives the sandwich a distinctly savory, tangy and often salty flavor. Taste the cheese before adding any extra salt to the fritter, and pair it with fresh tomato or greens if you want a fresher contrast.
Yes, you can bake the zucchini fritters for a Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich. Baking is convenient when making several fritters at once; allow them to cook through and cool before putting them in the bread.
Drain the cooked fritters and let them cool before assembling the Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich. Toasting the bread lightly and adding any juicy vegetables just before serving also helps keep the bread from turning soggy.
A sturdy bread that can hold a moist fritter works best for a Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich. A lightly toasted roll or firm sandwich bread is less likely to collapse than a very soft, thin slice.
You can cook the zucchini fritters ahead, but it is better to assemble the Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich shortly before serving. Keeping the components separate helps prevent the bread from absorbing moisture.
A brined white cheese can replace Ezine cheese in a Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich, though the flavor will not be identical. Choose one with a saltiness you enjoy, and taste it before seasoning the rest of the filling.
Serve a Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich with a crisp salad, sliced tomatoes, or other fresh vegetables. Their freshness balances the rich, savory fritter and the salty cheese without competing with the sandwich.
Refrigerate leftover Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwiches in a covered container and eat them soon. The bread may soften as it sits; for better texture, store the fritters and cheese separately and assemble another sandwich when needed.
Vitamins
B2
0.51mg · 39% DV
Biotin
11.44µg · 38% DV
B12
0.84µg · 35% DV
B1
0.4mg · 33% DV
Minerals
Selenium
37µg · 67% DV
Phosphorus
429mg · 61% DV
Sodium
1122mg · 49% DV
Calcium
451mg · 45% DV
Potassium ⭐
451mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 572 calories in 1 serving (medium) (220 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.
The Zucchini Fritter and Ezine Cheese Sandwich brings together Turkish mücver—grated zucchini mixed into a savoury batter and cooked as fritters—and Ezine cheese, a tangy, brined cheese associated with the Ezine district of Çanakkale. The fritters are tucked into bread with the cheese for a substantial, savoury sandwich.
Expect tender zucchini with lightly crisp edges, balanced by the cheese’s salty, creamy bite. In Turkey, it works for breakfast or a casual lunch, often with tomatoes, fresh greens or tea; elsewhere, serve it as an easy lunch with a crisp salad. It provides protein and calcium. For a lighter version, cook the fritters with less oil and keep the cheese portion modest.
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
11.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
11.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.