How many calories does one Masala Cheese Toast have?

One Masala Cheese Toast gives 170 calories. Out of which carbohydrates comprise 57 calories, proteins account for 19 calories and remaining calories come from fat which is 94 calories.  One Masala Cheese Toast provides about 8 percent of the total daily calorie requirement of a standard adult diet of 2,000 calories.

See Masala Cheese Toast recipe. Here is a scrumptious toast with a masaledar veggie topping that reminds you of all-time favourites like Samose and Veg Puffs. 

A mixture of veggies and potatoes are sautéed with tasty ingredients like green chillies, spice powders and lemon juice to get a tongue-tickling topping, which is placed upon buttered bread slices, garnished with cheese and baked in the oven till the cheese melts and coats the veggie mixture. 

The Masala Cheese Toast has a fabulous taste that goes down well with both kids and adults. 

Can be made in a handy mini size and served at parties, or enjoyed at home as a tea-time snack

Is Masala Cheese Toast healthy?

 This is not very healthy. But restrictions apply to some.

Let's understand the Ingredients.

What's good.

Mixed Vegetables : Mixed vegetables  get the benefits of lots of nutrients as you are using cauliflower, carrots, cabbage, french beans and green peas. Cauliflower is extremely low in carbs and therefore does not raise blood glucose levels.  Rich in Antioxidant and read here for detailed benefits of cauliflower. Cabbage is low in cal, relieves constipation, good for diabetics and see here all benefits of cabbage.  Green peas are good for weight loss, good source of vegetarian protein, has insoluble fibre to relieve constipation. Is green peas good for diabetics and see full benefits of green peas. 

Onions (pyaz, kanda) :  Raw onions are a very valuable source of vitamin C – the immune building vitamin. Along with other phytonutrients from onions, it helps to build WBC (white blood cells) which serves as a line of defence against illness. Yes, it’s a source of many antioxidants, the most important one amongst them being Quercetin. The quercetin which promotes production of HDL (good cholesterol) and lowers total cholesterol in the body. The sulphur in onions act as a blood thinner and prevents blood clotting too. This in turn would lower blood pressure and good for heart,  diabetics. Read the benefits of onions.

What's the problem?

Potatoes (Aloo) : Potatoes being high in simple carbohydrates will lead to weight gain and are not good for people with diabetes, heart problem and obesity. Potatoes are recommended for malnourished children and people with low weight. See full details on why potatoes are bad for you.  

Brown Bread : Brown bread is healthier than white bread and should be consumed in limited quantity by those with diabetes, heart and weight loss issues. It's all relative. If you want to live a very healthy life, then you are better off skipping bread.

Processed Cheese : Switch from processed cheese to block cheese as that is healthy. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Masala Cheese Toast ?

We would not recommend this recipe as there are potatoes, brown bread and processed cheese used which all work against healthy living. Although brown bread is far healthier than white bread, it should be eaten in limited quantity. 

What is a healthy toast option to have?

We suggest you try homemade almond bread made without eggs and toast it. A good option is toasted almond bread with avocado which is a perfect gluten free breakfast option.  Whole wheat bread is better choice than white bread made from refined plain flour to make toast like mixed sprouts open toast, oats moong toast, cottage cheese tomato and chutney sandwich or creamy alfalfa sprouts and apple on toast.

Creamy Alfalfa Sprouts and Apple On Toast

Can healthy individuals have Masala Cheese Toast?

This is not very healthy as there is brown bread, potatoes and prcoessed cheese used. 

Masala Cheese Toast is high in

1. Vitamin C :  Vitamin C is a great defence against coughs and colds.

Note : a recipe is deemed high in a Vitamin or mineral if it meets 20% and above the recommended daily allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

How to burn 170 calories that come from Masala Cheese Toast?

Walking (6 kmph) = 51 mins

Running (11 kmph) = 17 mins

Cycling (30 kmph) = 23 mins       

Swimming (2 kmph) = 29 mins

Note: These values are approximate and calorie burning differs in each individual.