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Boyoz dough Calories
Rich, oily dough, traditional Turkish pastry base
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Boyoz dough (60 g) has 210 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 30 g of carbs, 4.5 g of protein, 7.8 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Boyoz dough Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
210
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
30g
· 11% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
7.8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 9% · Fat 33%
Boyoz dough nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% |
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 Boyoz dough?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Boyoz dough
How do you make Boyoz dough?
Boyoz dough is made by kneading flour, water and salt, then resting and stretching the dough with layers of fat. The repeated resting and folding help create the thin, layered texture associated with İzmir-style boyoz.
What makes Boyoz dough different from puff pastry?
Boyoz dough is traditionally stretched and layered with fat by hand, while puff pastry is usually made by enclosing a block of butter in dough and repeatedly folding it. The methods produce different textures and are not interchangeable in every recipe.
Why is Boyoz dough so oily?
Fat is essential to the traditional layering of Boyoz dough: it keeps the stretched layers separate and helps give the baked pastry its rich, tender texture. Cutting back on it can make the result less characteristic.
How do you stretch Boyoz dough without tearing it?
Let Boyoz dough rest until it feels relaxed, then stretch it gently from the edges rather than pulling hard in one spot. If it keeps shrinking back or feels tight, give it more time before continuing.
Where did Boyoz originate?
Boyoz is especially associated with İzmir, Türkiye, where it became a familiar bakery pastry and breakfast food. Its history is linked to Sephardic Jewish cuisine, and it is now widely identified with the city.
Can you fill Boyoz dough with cheese or spinach?
Yes, you can fill Boyoz dough with cheese, spinach or another filling, although plain boyoz is a classic İzmir style. Use a modest amount of filling so it does not make the thin layers difficult to shape or bake.
Can you freeze Boyoz dough?
Yes. Wrap Boyoz dough airtight before freezing, then thaw it in the refrigerator and let it soften until it is pliable before shaping. Avoid stretching it while it is still cold and stiff, as it may tear.
How should you store Boyoz dough in the refrigerator?
Keep Boyoz dough covered or tightly wrapped in the refrigerator so its surface does not dry out. Before shaping, let it lose its chill and become flexible; exposed dough can form a dry skin that tears when stretched.
What is the difference between Boyoz and börek?
Boyoz is an İzmir-associated pastry usually made from oily, layered dough and often served plain. Börek generally uses sheets of yufka or other pastry with fillings such as cheese or meat, so the dough and customary fillings differ.
What do people eat with Boyoz for breakfast?
In İzmir, Boyoz is commonly eaten with a boiled egg and tea. The egg and tea are the familiar breakfast pairing for the rich pastry, while boyoz itself is often served plain.
Boyoz dough Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.72mg · 5% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
204mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Selenium
3.6µg · 7% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
39mg · 1% DV
Boyoz dough Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Boyoz dough
To burn the 210 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Boyoz dough?
Boyoz dough is the flour-and-oil dough used for boyoz, a layered pastry closely associated with İzmir, Turkey, and shaped by the city’s Sephardic Jewish culinary heritage. It is worked and folded into thin layers, then baked; the dough itself is not usually eaten unbaked. In the oven, those layers give the pastry its characteristic flaky, tender middle and lightly crisp outside.
In İzmir, boyoz is a familiar breakfast choice, often served warm with a hard-boiled egg and tea. The dough is rich in carbohydrates and contains a substantial amount of fat; it provides 350 calories per 100 g. For a lighter breakfast, enjoy a modest portion alongside an egg and unsweetened tea rather than adding other rich pastries.
How Nutritious Is Boyoz dough?
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 Boyoz dough 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 Boyoz dough Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Boyoz dough Good For?
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
Boyoz dough Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
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