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Popular whole wheat biscuit, source of fiber and carbohydrates
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Altin Basak (1 pack) has 430 calories. It contains 72 g of carbs, 7.5 g of protein, 13 g of fat and 6.5 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
430
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
72g
· 26% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
13g
· 17% DV
Fiber
6.5g
· 23% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 7% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 72 g | 26% |
| Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% |
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) | 50 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 13 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 13 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 26 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 4 piece (medium) | 52 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 430 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Altin Basak biscuits are commonly eaten with cheese, olives, or other breakfast foods, and they also work as a tea-time snack. Pairing them with cheese or yogurt makes a more substantial snack than eating them on their own.
Altin Basak is a wheat biscuit rather than a dessert biscuit, and it is often served with savory foods such as cheese. Different varieties may have different seasonings, so the taste can vary across the range.
Altin Basak biscuits can stand in for bread occasionally, but they are not a like-for-like replacement for every meal. Add an egg, cheese, or another protein-rich food to make breakfast more filling.
Altin Basak biscuits provide whole-wheat fiber, but they are still a packaged, processed biscuit. They can fit into a snack, especially alongside yogurt or cheese, but being whole wheat does not make them a complete meal.
Altin Basak biscuits can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, but they are easy to keep nibbling from the pack. Set aside the amount you plan to eat and pair it with a filling food such as yogurt.
Keep opened Altin Basak biscuits in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Exposure to moisture makes them lose their crisp texture; discard them if their smell or appearance has changed.
Altin Basak is known as a whole-wheat biscuit, while many familiar biscuits are made mainly with refined flour. It is still a processed packaged food, so whole-wheat flour does not make it equivalent to homemade whole grains.
Yes, Altin Basak biscuits can be topped with cheese, hummus, or sliced vegetables for a quick snack. Choose toppings that hold their texture and add them shortly before serving so the biscuits stay crisp.
Yes, older children who can safely chew crisp biscuits can have Altin Basak as an occasional snack. For young children, supervise eating because the biscuits are dry and crunchy, and offer a softer food alongside them.
Yes, Altin Basak biscuits contain carbohydrates, which can raise blood sugar. If you have diabetes, consider them as part of a meal or snack rather than assuming that the whole-wheat label makes them glucose-neutral.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.65mg · 28% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
140mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Altin Basak is a packaged Turkish whole-wheat biscuit, with a crisp, savoury profile rather than the sweetness of a typical tea biscuit. It is made for convenient snacking and is commonly found in Turkey as a ready-to-eat option.
Enjoy it plain, with cheese at breakfast, or alongside tea; its firm crunch also makes it easy to top with a little cheese or other savoury spreads. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some fibre—6.5 g per 100 g. For a more filling snack, pair it with yoghurt or cheese, and keep the portion in mind if you are having it between meals.
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
4.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 83.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (83.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.