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Sweet bread roll flavored with anise
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Anise bread roll (65 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.2 g of carbs, 5.5 g of protein, 4.9 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 15.6 µg of Selenium covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 65 g
216
KCAL / 65G
Carbs
38.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
5.5g
· 11% DV
Fat
4.9g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 10% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.91 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 267 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 11% |
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) | 65 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 93 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 32.5 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 65 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 299 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 398 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 130 g | 432 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Anise bread roll is a mildly sweet baked roll flavored with anise. It is a bread-style pastry rather than an anise cookie, and recipes can vary in sweetness and texture.
Anise bread roll is made by mixing anise into bread dough, shaping the dough, and baking it. Some recipes use yeast for a soft crumb, while others rely on different dough methods, so the texture can vary.
Usually, yes: anise bread roll gets its characteristic flavor from anise seeds, which may be left whole or lightly crushed. Anise is not the same spice as star anise, even though their names and flavors are related.
Anise bread roll tastes mildly sweet with a distinct, aromatic licorice-like note from the anise. The flavor is more pronounced in recipes with whole or crushed seeds, while the amount of sweetness depends on the recipe.
No, anise bread roll is generally soft and bread-like, while anise biscotti are baked to become crisp and dry. Both can use anise, but they differ in dough, texture, and how they are served.
Anise bread roll pairs well with tea or coffee and can also be served with cheese for a less sweet snack. Its aromatic flavor is distinctive, so simple accompaniments tend to work better than strongly flavored spreads.
Store anise bread roll in an airtight container once it has cooled completely. Keeping it exposed to air makes it dry out faster; freeze it if you want to keep it for longer than a few days.
Yes, anise bread roll freezes well. Wrap individual rolls or portions tightly and thaw them at room temperature; warming a thawed roll briefly can help restore a softer texture.
Yes, you can toast anise bread roll, especially if it is no longer very fresh. Toasting brings out its aroma and adds crispness, but watch it closely because the sweet dough can brown quickly.
You can make a less sweet anise bread roll by reducing the sugar in a suitable recipe while keeping the dough’s other proportions balanced. The anise still provides plenty of aroma, so the roll does not need to taste strongly sweet.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Folate
50.7µg · 13% DV
B3
2.02mg · 13% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Sodium
267mg · 12% DV
Iron
2.02mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
86mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Anise bread roll is a lightly sweet baked roll made with flour and flavoured with anise. It fits the broad Turkish tradition of çörek, a name used for a range of shaped breads and pastries; recipes and sweetness can vary from one baker or household to another. Anise gives it a distinct, aromatic flavour rather than making it heavily spiced.
In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed at breakfast or as a small snack with tea. Its crumb may be soft or a little firm, and it can be eaten plain or paired with cheese. Nutritionally, it is mainly a carbohydrate-rich bread, with 8.4 g of protein per 100 g. For a less sweet-tasting snack, serve it with plain yogurt or a savoury accompaniment.
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.
Low
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
0.91g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 48:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (48:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.