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Baked savory pastry made with cheese and thin phyllo dough
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Baked cheese rose börek (90 g) has 288 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.6 g of carbs, 10.1 g of protein, 14.8 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 20.7 µg of Selenium covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
288
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
28.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
10.1g
· 20% DV
Fat
14.8g
· 19% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 14% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 6.48 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.16 g | |
| Sodium | 549 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% |
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 | 288 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 176 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 110 g | 352 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 416 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 576 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 250 g | 800 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Baked cheese rose börek is a Turkish savory pastry made by wrapping cheese filling in thin phyllo dough and coiling each piece into a rose shape. It is baked until golden and is commonly served as a snack, breakfast food, or part of a meal.
To make baked cheese rose börek, spread cheese filling along a strip of phyllo, roll it up, then coil the roll into a spiral. Arrange the pieces on a tray, brush with an egg-and-oil wash if desired, and bake until browned.
Feta-style white cheese is a classic choice for baked cheese rose börek, often mixed with parsley. For a milder, softer filling, combine it with cottage-style cheese; a little melting cheese can make the center stretchier.
Keep baked cheese rose börek from turning soggy by draining wet cheese and using a light hand with the phyllo wash. Leave space between the pastries on the tray so steam can escape, and bake until the outside is properly golden.
Baked cheese rose börek can uncoil if the strip is rolled too loosely or the end is left exposed. Tuck the end underneath each spiral, place the seam side down, and avoid overfilling, which can force the pastry open as it bakes.
Yes, frozen phyllo works for baked cheese rose börek once it has thawed completely while still wrapped. Keep unused sheets covered as you work, since exposed phyllo dries quickly and may crack when you try to roll it.
Yes, baked cheese rose börek is a Turkish-style börek, part of a broader family of savory pastries made with thin dough and fillings such as cheese. The rose shape is a way of folding the pastry, and recipes vary between households.
Yes, you can shape baked cheese rose börek ahead and refrigerate it covered before baking. Add the finishing wash close to baking time, and keep the pastry covered so the phyllo does not dry out.
Yes, baked cheese rose börek can be frozen either before or after baking. Freeze the pieces separated first, then transfer them to a sealed container; bake unbaked pieces from frozen or thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating cooked ones.
Serve baked cheese rose börek with Turkish tea for breakfast or as a snack, or pair it with a fresh salad and yogurt for a light meal. Its savory cheese filling works well with crisp vegetables and a cooling drink.
Vitamins
B12
0.56µg · 23% DV
B1
0.2mg · 17% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.78µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
194mg · 28% DV
Sodium
549mg · 24% DV
Calcium
198mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
135mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Baked cheese rose börek is a Turkish-style savoury pastry made by wrapping thin sheets of phyllo around a cheese filling, then baking them in a spiral that resembles a rose. The outside turns golden and crisp, while the centre stays tender and savoury. It is served warm or at room temperature as part of a Turkish breakfast, with tea, or as a snack to share; a simple salad or sliced tomatoes make a fresh accompaniment. It is filling, with 11.2 g of protein per 100 g, but is still a pastry, so pair a modest portion with vegetables for a lighter 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
6.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.59g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.97g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.