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A round, thick ring of golden-brown bread densely coated with sesame seeds, topped with melted pale straw-yellow cheese, red tomato pieces and small rounds of dark red sucuk.
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Simit Pizza Calories

Simit dough, pizza sauce, cheese, sausage, olives

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

290kcal

GI

65medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

140mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.5g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Simit Pizza (120 g) has 348 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.6 g of carbs, 10.8 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 0.6 µg of B12 covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Simit Pizza Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g

348

KCAL / 120G

Carbs

45.6g

· 17% DV

Protein

10.8g

· 22% DV

Fat

12g

· 15% DV

Fiber

3g

· 11% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 13% · Fat 32%

Simit Pizza nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (120 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories348 kcal
Total fat12 g15%
Saturated fat3.84 g19%
Trans fat0.06 g
Sodium648 mg28%
Total carbohydrate45.6 g17%
Fiber3 g11%
Protein10.8 g22%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Simit Pizza?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)120 g348 kcal
1 slice (thin)40 g116 kcal
½ piece (half)60 g174 kcal
1 slice (thick)60 g174 kcal
1 piece (small)80 g232 kcal
100 g100 g290 kcal
1 serving (medium)120 g348 kcal
1 piece (large)160 g464 kcal
2 piece (double)240 g696 kcal

Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Simit Pizza

What is Simit Pizza?

Simit Pizza is a Turkish-style pizza made with simit dough, pizza sauce, cheese, sausage and olives. Its simit-inspired base gives it a different shape and texture from a typical round pizza, while the toppings remain familiar.

How do you make Simit Pizza at home?

To make Simit Pizza, shape simit dough, spread pizza sauce over it, add cheese and toppings, then bake until the cheese melts and the edges are browned. Avoid piling on wet ingredients, which can leave the dough soft.

Is Simit Pizza made with a simit or simit dough?

Simit Pizza is usually made with dough shaped in the style of simit, rather than by simply putting toppings on a ready-made simit. Using an actual simit as a quick base works too, but it produces a different, more bread-like result.

What toppings go well on Simit Pizza?

Sausage, olives and cheese are common Simit Pizza toppings, and vegetables such as peppers or mushrooms also work well. Keep the toppings in a fairly thin layer so the simit-style base cooks through instead of becoming soggy.

How is Simit Pizza different from regular pizza?

Simit Pizza uses a simit-style dough base, often shaped like a ring and associated with a sesame-coated Turkish bread. Regular pizza typically has a flat, round crust; both can use tomato sauce, cheese and familiar pizza toppings.

Can you make Simit Pizza with leftover simit?

Yes, you can turn leftover simit into a quick Simit Pizza by adding sauce, cheese and toppings, then heating it until the cheese melts. This shortcut is best with simit that is still easy to slice and not extremely hard or stale.

How do you keep Simit Pizza from getting soggy?

Use a thin layer of sauce and avoid watery toppings to keep Simit Pizza from getting soggy. Baking it in a preheated oven helps the base cook and crisp; adding too much cheese or topping can trap moisture.

How should you reheat Simit Pizza?

Reheat Simit Pizza in an oven or covered pan until the cheese is hot and melted. These methods help preserve a firmer base than a microwave, which can soften the simit-style dough; refrigerate leftovers rather than leaving them out.

Can Simit Pizza be served for breakfast?

Yes, Simit Pizza can be served for breakfast, especially as a warm alternative to a plain simit. Pair it with fresh vegetables or fruit if you want a lighter plate, since the cheese and sausage toppings make it more substantial.

What can you serve with Simit Pizza?

Serve Simit Pizza with a crisp green salad or fresh sliced vegetables to balance its rich cheese and sausage toppings. It also works as a snack on its own, or alongside soup for a more filling meal.

Simit Pizza Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.6µg · 25% DV

B1

0.22mg · 18% DV

B3

2.52mg · 16% DV

B2

0.18mg · 14% DV

Minerals

Sodium

648mg · 28% DV

Phosphorus

108mg · 15% DV

Selenium

8.4µg · 15% DV

Calcium

132mg · 13% DV

Potassium ⭐

168mg · 5% DV

Simit Pizza Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

65
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

30
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Simit Pizza

To burn the 348 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):

🚶

86min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

36min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

47min

Cycling

🏊

41min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Simit Pizza?

Simit Pizza brings together simit-style dough and familiar pizza toppings: tomato sauce, cheese, sausage and olives. It is a contemporary Turkish-inspired twist on the sesame-coated ring bread, prepared in a pizza-like format rather than served as a plain simit.

Enjoy it warm as a quick lunch, snack or casual meal; it works well with a simple salad, and tea is a natural accompaniment for many Turkish diners. The dough makes it fairly carbohydrate-forward, while the cheese and sausage contribute protein and fat. For a lighter serving, pair a piece with vegetables and go easy on the richer toppings.

How Nutritious Is Simit Pizza?

Nutrient density

Medium

35/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

37/ 100

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.

Is Simit Pizza Processed?

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.

Does Simit Pizza Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Simit Pizza Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not 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

Simit Pizza Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.84g

MONOUNSATURATED

4.56g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.68g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 28.8:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (28.8:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.