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Turkish breakfast classic: bread topped with spicy walnut acuka
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Bread with acuka (45 g) has 128 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.9 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 45 g
128
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
16.9g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 10% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 128 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.77 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.9 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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 slice (medium) | 45 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 228 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 428 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Bread with acuka is bread topped with a Turkish spicy walnut spread, often served at breakfast. Acuka commonly combines pepper paste, walnuts, garlic, oil, and spices, though household and regional recipes vary.
To make bread with acuka, spread a thin layer of acuka over a slice of bread. Eat it as is or briefly toast the bread first for crunch; adding the spread after toasting helps keep its flavor from scorching.
Bread with acuka goes well with olives, fresh tomato and cucumber, cheese, or eggs. These mild breakfast foods balance the spread’s punchy seasoning, and unsweetened tea is a common Turkish-style accompaniment.
The acuka on bread with acuka is usually made with walnuts, pepper paste, garlic, oil, and spices. Some versions include tomato paste or breadcrumbs, so the texture and flavor can vary between homemade recipes and shop-bought spreads.
Bread with acuka can be eaten on soft or toasted bread; neither is essential. For a crisp slice, toast the bread lightly before spreading on the acuka, rather than heating the topping for a long time.
Bread with acuka and bread with muhammara both use walnut-and-pepper spreads, but they are not identical dishes. Acuka often leans on pepper paste, garlic, and spices, while muhammara commonly includes pomegranate molasses; recipes differ by region.
Bread with acuka is a Turkish-style way to serve acuka, especially at breakfast. Acuka recipes are found across different communities and regions, so there is no single universally agreed place of origin for the spread.
You can assemble bread with acuka ahead of serving, but the bread may turn soft as it sits. For a better texture, keep the acuka covered in the refrigerator and spread it on the bread shortly before eating.
To make bread with acuka less spicy, use a thinner layer of spread or pair it with mild cheese. When making acuka at home, reduce the hot pepper and let the walnuts and milder paste flavors come through.
Freezing assembled bread with acuka is not ideal because thawing can make the bread soft and the topping watery. Freeze the bread separately if needed, and keep the acuka chilled in a sealed container instead.
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B3
0.95mg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.81mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.58µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Sodium
189mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.05µg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
81mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Bread with acuka pairs slices of bread with acuka, a Turkish spread commonly made with pepper and tomato paste, walnuts, oil and spices. Recipes vary from household to household, but the spread is usually savoury, warmly spiced and sometimes quite hot. It is a familiar part of Turkish breakfast tables, where it adds a bold, rich topping to everyday bread.
The soft bread balances acuka’s dense, slightly oily texture. In Turkey it is often served at breakfast alongside tea, olives, cheese and fresh vegetables; small pieces also work as a snack or part of a meze spread. Bread provides much of the carbohydrate, while walnuts and oil make the topping more energy-dense. For a lighter plate, use a thin layer and serve it with cucumber, tomato or other fresh vegetables.
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.
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
— 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
0.77g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.89g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.