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Traditional tandoor-baked bread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Asir tandiri bread (90 g) has 241 calories. That works out to 268 calories per 100 g. It contains 48.7 g of carbs, 7.8 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 25.2 µg of Selenium covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
241
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
48.7g
· 18% DV
Protein
7.8g
· 16% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 82% · Protein 13% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 241 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.29 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 459 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48.7 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% |
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) | 90 g | 241 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 30 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 121 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 55 g | 147 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 268 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 110 g | 295 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 482 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 220 g | 590 kcal |
Calculated from 268 calories per 100 g.
Asir tandiri bread is a traditional bread baked in a tandoor, a very hot clay oven. Its characteristic flavor and browned exterior come from this intense, direct heat, which distinguishes it from ordinary oven-baked loaves.
Asir tandiri bread is traditionally baked by placing the shaped dough against the hot inner wall of a tandoor. The intense heat cooks it quickly and gives it a lightly blistered surface; a standard home oven cannot fully reproduce that cooking environment.
Asir tandiri bread has a toasted, oven-baked flavor and a soft, bread-like interior, often with a browned outer surface. Its exact thickness and texture vary by recipe and baker, but it is generally sturdy enough to serve alongside a meal.
Asir tandiri bread and naan are both baked in very hot ovens, but they are distinct breads with different regional traditions and recipes. Naan is often enriched with ingredients such as yogurt or ghee, while Asir tandiri bread is identified by its tandoor-baked preparation.
Serve Asir tandiri bread with stews, grilled foods, dips, or other dishes whose sauces can be scooped up with bread. It also works alongside cheese and vegetables; warming it briefly before serving makes it easier to tear and share.
Yes, Asir tandiri bread can be used for sandwiches if the piece is flexible enough to fold or split. Fill it with grilled vegetables, cheese, or meat, and avoid overfilling it so the bread does not tear.
Some recipes for Asir tandiri bread use yeast, while the exact dough can differ between bakers and regions. Yeasted dough can produce a lighter, more open crumb; the bread's final texture also depends on shaping, fermentation, and tandoor heat.
Yes, you can bake Asir tandiri bread in a regular oven, though it will not have exactly the same flavor as tandoor-baked bread. Preheat the oven thoroughly and bake the shaped dough on a hot baking surface for a more browned exterior.
Once cool, keep Asir tandiri bread in a bread bag or closed container at room temperature if you plan to eat it soon. For longer storage, freeze it; refrigeration can make bread dry and stale faster.
Yes, Asir tandiri bread freezes well when wrapped airtight after cooling. Freeze it in portions so you only thaw what you need, then warm the thawed bread briefly to improve its softness before serving.
Vitamins
B1
0.38mg · 32% DV
B3
3.42mg · 21% DV
Folate
85.5µg · 21% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Manganese
0.52mg · 23% DV
Sodium
459mg · 20% DV
Iron
2.79mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
106mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 241 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Asir tandiri bread is a traditional Turkish loaf made from a simple dough, typically of flour, water, salt and yeast, then baked against the hot inner wall of a tandir oven. The oven gives it a distinctive toasted aroma and a crust that can be crisp while the centre stays soft.
In Turkey, it is served at breakfast with cheese and olives, or alongside soups, stews and grilled meats at lunch or dinner. It is also handy for scooping up sauces and dips, and can be toasted or used to make a simple sandwich elsewhere.
It is mainly a source of carbohydrate, with some protein and little fat. Pair it with beans, eggs, yoghurt or vegetables for a more filling, balanced 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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
SATURATED
0.29g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.17g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.