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Bogca Calories
Traditional Turkish pastry, usually made with butter, flour, milk, eggs, sometimes filled with cheese or potato.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Bogca (70 g) has 238 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.6 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 11.9 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Bogca Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
238
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
26.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
11.9g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 8% · Fat 46%
Bogca nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.9 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 28% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Bogca?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 119 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 187 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 374 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 476 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 510 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bogca
What is Bogca?
Bogca is a traditional Turkish pastry made with a dough that commonly includes flour, butter, milk and eggs. It is often folded around a savoury filling such as cheese or potato and baked.
What is usually inside Bogca?
Bogca is commonly filled with cheese or potato, though fillings can vary by recipe. The filling is enclosed in the dough before baking, so a thick, relatively dry mixture helps keep the pastry from becoming soggy.
How is Bogca different from borek?
Bogca is typically a portion-sized pastry made by folding dough around its filling, while borek is often made with thin layers of pastry or dough in a larger tray or rolled shape. Both have many regional and household variations.
Is Bogca sweet or savoury?
Bogca is usually savoury, especially when filled with cheese or potato. Its dough can taste mildly rich from butter and milk, but it is not generally a dessert; individual recipes may vary.
How do you make Bogca at home?
To make Bogca, prepare a dough with flour, butter, milk and eggs, shape it around a filling, then bake until cooked through and golden. Recipes differ in dough texture and folding style, so follow the method for the version you are making.
Can Bogca be made without a filling?
Yes, Bogca can be made plain, although cheese and potato are common fillings. Without a filling, shape and seal the dough as the recipe directs, and serve it with a dip or alongside a meal.
What do you serve with Bogca?
Bogca pairs well with tea as a snack or breakfast pastry. For a more complete meal, serve it with salad, yoghurt or soup; these complement its rich dough without competing with a savoury filling.
How should leftover Bogca be stored?
Refrigerate leftover Bogca in a covered container rather than leaving it out for an extended time, and eat it within a few days. Reheat cheese- or potato-filled pieces thoroughly before serving.
Can you freeze Bogca?
Yes, Bogca can be frozen after baking. Let it cool completely, wrap or pack the pieces well, and reheat them after thawing; an oven helps restore a firmer exterior better than a microwave.
What is the best way to reheat Bogca?
Reheat Bogca in an oven or a covered pan over low heat. These methods warm the filling while helping the pastry regain some texture; a microwave is quicker but can leave the dough soft.
Bogca Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
B12
0.18µg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
63µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
294mg · 13% DV
Selenium
5.6µg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
59mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
77mg · 2% DV
Bogca Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Bogca
To burn the 238 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Bogca?
Bogca is a traditional Turkish pastry made from a dough of flour, milk, eggs and usually butter. It may be baked plain or filled with cheese or potato, with recipes and shapes varying from one household or region to another.
The outside is lightly browned while the centre stays soft and tender. In Turkey, it is often eaten at breakfast or as a snack with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a savoury bakery treat or a light bite alongside fresh vegetables. Its flour-and-butter dough makes it relatively energy-dense, with more carbohydrates and fat than fibre. Pairing one piece with salad or vegetables makes for a less heavy snack.
How Nutritious Is Bogca?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Bogca Processed?
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.
Does Bogca Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Bogca Good For?
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
Bogca Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.85g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.8:1).
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