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Traditional Turkish folded pastry made with dough and poppy seed paste; energy-dense and rich in fats.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Afyon bükmesi (120 g) has 420 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.4 g of carbs, 30 g of protein, 21.6 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 1.3 mg of Manganese covers 57% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
420
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
26.4g
· 10% DV
Protein
30g
· 60% DV
Fat
21.6g
· 28% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 25% · Protein 29% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal | |
| Total fat | 21.6 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 7.32 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 432 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 30 g | 60% |
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 piece (medium) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 45 g | 158 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 70 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 630 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 240 g | 840 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 840 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Afyon bükmesi is a savoury folded pastry associated with Afyonkarahisar in Turkey. It is commonly made with pastry dough, poppy seed paste and a green-lentil filling, then baked until the outside is lightly browned.
Green lentils and onion are traditional ingredients in Afyon bükmesi filling. The cooked filling is enclosed in folded dough, often layered or flavoured with poppy seed paste; individual recipes may vary.
Yes, traditional Afyon bükmesi uses poppy seed paste, which gives the pastry a distinctive local flavour and rich layers. The paste is spread on the dough rather than used as a sweet topping.
Afyon bükmesi is a regional type of savoury pastry, while börek is a broad family of Turkish filled pastries. Its characteristic combination of folded dough, poppy seed paste and lentil filling sets it apart from many other börek.
Afyon bükmesi comes from Afyonkarahisar, a province in western Turkey known for its culinary use of poppy. It is a local speciality rather than a generic name for every lentil pastry.
Yes, a home cook can change the filling, but lentils are a defining part of the familiar traditional version. Without them, the result is a variation on Afyon bükmesi rather than the classic lentil-filled pastry.
Afyon bükmesi is savoury, not a sweet pastry. Its lentil and onion filling balances the earthy, rich flavour of poppy seed paste, so it is usually served as a meal or snack rather than dessert.
Afyon bükmesi pairs well with ayran, plain yoghurt or a fresh salad. These simple sides balance the pastry’s rich, flaky texture without competing with its lentil and poppy flavours.
Reheat Afyon bükmesi in an oven or a dry pan rather than covering it in the microwave. Gentle, uncovered heat helps restore the crisp pastry layers; check that the lentil filling is hot before serving.
Yes, Afyon bükmesi can be frozen once fully cooled. Wrap individual portions airtight, thaw them before reheating, and use an oven to bring back some of the pastry’s crispness.
Vitamins
B1
0.38mg · 32% DV
B3
3.12mg · 20% DV
Biotin
4.8µg · 16% DV
Vitamin E
2.28mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.32mg · 57% DV
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Copper
0.34mg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
198mg · 28% DV
Sodium
432mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Afyon bükmesi is a traditional folded pastry from Afyonkarahisar in western Turkey. Thin dough is layered with poppy-seed paste, filled with green lentils and onion, then folded and baked until the top is lightly browned and the pastry turns flaky. Recipes vary, but the combination of lentils and the region’s characteristic poppy paste gives it its distinctive savoury flavour.
In its home region, it is eaten warm for breakfast, as a filling snack with tea, or as a simple meal. The lentils make it satisfying, while the pastry and poppy paste give it a rich, energy-dense character. Serve it with ayran or a fresh salad for a lighter-feeling meal.
Low
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
10.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 98.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (98.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.