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Savory sandwich with cheese and zucchini fritter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Zucchini fritter cheese sandwich (180 g) has 482 calories. That works out to 268 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.4 g of carbs, 18.7 g of protein, 26.6 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 334.8 mg of Phosphorus covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
482
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
43.4g
· 16% DV
Protein
18.7g
· 37% DV
Fat
26.6g
· 34% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 15% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 482 kcal | |
| Total fat | 26.6 g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 7.74 g | 39% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 850 mg | 37% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.4 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% |
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) | 180 g | 482 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 241 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 268 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 150 g | 402 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 220 g | 590 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 697 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 300 g | 804 kcal |
| 1 pack (double) | 360 g | 965 kcal |
Calculated from 268 calories per 100 g.
A zucchini fritter cheese sandwich is bread filled with cooked zucchini fritter and cheese. It can be served as a hot, toasted sandwich or assembled with cooled fritters for a softer, less melty filling.
Cook zucchini fritters, place them with cheese between slices of bread, and toast the sandwich until the cheese melts. Squeeze excess moisture from the grated zucchini first so the fritters hold together and the bread stays firmer.
A good melting cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella, works well in a zucchini fritter cheese sandwich. Feta gives a saltier, tangier filling but does not melt into the same creamy layer.
Drain the grated zucchini thoroughly and let the cooked fritters cool before assembling the sandwich. Add wet ingredients, such as tomato, sparingly, and toast the bread lightly if you are packing the sandwich to eat later.
You can cook the zucchini fritters ahead, but it is best to assemble the sandwich shortly before eating. Keeping the fritters separate from the bread helps prevent moisture from softening the sandwich.
Sturdy sandwich bread, sourdough, or a firm roll works well for a zucchini fritter cheese sandwich. A lightly toasted surface helps support the soft fritter and melted cheese without making the sandwich difficult to bite.
Reheat a zucchini fritter cheese sandwich in a skillet or sandwich press until the filling is hot and the cheese melts. A microwave is quicker, but it can make the bread soft rather than crisp.
Serve a zucchini fritter cheese sandwich with a crisp green salad, sliced vegetables, or tomato soup. Fresh, crunchy sides balance the soft fritter and melted cheese without competing with their savory flavor.
It is better to freeze the cooked zucchini fritters separately and assemble the sandwich after thawing and reheating them. Freezing an assembled sandwich can leave the bread damp and change the texture of the cheese.
A zucchini fritter cheese sandwich is usually most enjoyable hot, when the cheese is melted and the bread is crisp. It can also be eaten cold, especially if the fritters are fully cooked and the sandwich has been stored safely.
Vitamins
Biotin
9.36µg · 31% DV
B2
0.38mg · 29% DV
B12
0.68µg · 28% DV
B3
3.42mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
335mg · 48% DV
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Calcium
385mg · 39% DV
Sodium
850mg · 37% DV
Potassium ⭐
356mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 482 calories in 1 serving (medium) (180 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.
A zucchini fritter cheese sandwich layers cheese and a cooked zucchini fritter between slices of bread. The fritter is inspired by Turkish mücver, a home-style dish made with grated zucchini mixed with ingredients such as egg and flour, then pan-cooked. Together, the filling is savoury and tender, with a mild sweetness from the zucchini and a richer, salty note from the cheese.
It makes an easy lunch or substantial snack; serve it warm or at room temperature, with a simple salad or soup. Bread provides much of its energy, while cheese contributes protein and the zucchini adds some fibre. For a lighter version, cook the fritter with less oil and add fresh tomato, cucumber or leafy greens rather than extra cheese.
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
7.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.