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Baked phyllo pastry roll with cheese filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Baked cheese roll börek has 320 calories. It contains 31.5 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 17 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 24 µg of Selenium covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
320
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
31.5g
· 11% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
17g
· 22% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 13% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.25 g | |
| Sodium | 670 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% |
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) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 224 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 200 g | 640 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 200 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Baked cheese roll börek is made by filling sheets of phyllo with cheese, rolling them up, and baking until golden. Keep the phyllo covered while assembling, place each roll seam-side down on the tray, and brush the tops with egg for color.
A crumbly, fairly dry cheese works best in baked cheese roll börek. Feta-style cheese gives a tangy filling, while cottage cheese or ricotta can make it milder; drain moist cheeses first so excess liquid does not soften the phyllo.
Cheese usually leaks out of baked cheese roll börek when the filling is too wet, the rolls are overfilled, or the ends are left open. Drain the cheese, leave space at the edges, and tuck in the sides as you roll.
Keep baked cheese roll börek crispy by avoiding a wet filling and not covering the rolls after baking. Moisture trapped under a lid softens the phyllo; for the crispest result, serve the börek soon after it comes out of the oven.
Yes, you can assemble baked cheese roll börek ahead and refrigerate it before baking. Cover the unbaked rolls so the phyllo does not dry out, and brush them with egg just before they go into the oven for a better finish.
Yes, baked cheese roll börek can be frozen after it has cooled completely. Separate the rolls with baking paper in a sealed container, then thaw and warm them in the oven; reheating in the oven helps restore a crisp exterior.
Store leftover baked cheese roll börek in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Because the filling contains cheese, do not leave it out for an extended time; reheat the portion you plan to eat rather than repeatedly warming the whole batch.
Reheat baked cheese roll börek in an oven or toaster oven, uncovered, to keep the phyllo from turning soggy. A microwave is convenient but tends to soften the pastry, so use it only when crispness is not important.
Baked cheese roll börek is cooked in the oven, while sigara böreği is traditionally rolled into slim cigar shapes and fried. Both can contain cheese, but their cooking method gives them different textures and amounts of added oil.
Serve baked cheese roll börek with a crisp salad, sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, or yogurt. For a Turkish-style breakfast or snack, tea is a familiar pairing; a fresh side also balances the rich cheese and pastry.
Vitamins
B12
0.65µg · 27% DV
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
B1
0.25mg · 21% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
205mg · 29% DV
Sodium
670mg · 29% DV
Calcium
245mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
145mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Baked cheese roll börek is made by wrapping a cheese filling in thin phyllo pastry and baking it until golden. Börek is associated with Turkish and wider Balkan and Ottoman food traditions, with fillings and shaping varying from one kitchen to another. The rolled form is easy to slice and serve, whether homemade or bought from a bakery.
The pastry turns crisp at the edges while the filling stays soft and savoury. In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast or with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a snack, light lunch or part of a shared spread. Pastry and cheese make it satisfying, with a substantial contribution from both carbohydrates and fat; a 100 g piece provides 10.5 g of protein. Pair it with fresh salad or vegetables for a lighter-feeling meal.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.