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Turkish pide topped with butter and spicy acuka spread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Buttered Acuka Pide (180 g) has 580 calories. That works out to 322 calories per 100 g. It contains 81.2 g of carbs, 14.8 g of protein, 22.1 g of fat and 5.6 g of fiber. Its 43.2 µg of Selenium covers 79% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
580
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
81.2g
· 30% DV
Protein
14.8g
· 30% DV
Fat
22.1g
· 28% DV
Fiber
5.6g
· 20% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 10% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 580 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.1 g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 9.54 g | 48% |
| Trans fat | 0.45 g | |
| Sodium | 1053 mg | 46% |
| Total carbohydrate | 81.2 g | 30% |
| Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% |
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% |
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) | 180 g | 580 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 55 g | 177 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 85 g | 274 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 90 g | 290 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 322 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 130 g | 419 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 580 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 250 g | 805 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 340 g | 1095 kcal |
Calculated from 322 calories per 100 g.
Buttered Acuka Pide is Turkish pide bread topped with acuka, a spicy pepper-and-nut spread, and finished with butter. The topping gives it a savory, richly seasoned flavor, while recipes vary in how much acuka and butter they use.
Acuka on Buttered Acuka Pide tastes savory, peppery, and warmly spiced, often with a nutty note from walnuts. Garlic and chili may also come through. Its exact flavor depends on the spread’s recipe, so one pide can be much hotter than another.
Buttered Acuka Pide can be mildly spiced or quite hot, depending on the acuka. Chili and pepper paste determine most of the heat. If you are making it at home, use a thin layer first and add more after tasting.
Buttered Acuka Pide is made by spreading acuka over shaped pide dough and baking it until the bread is cooked and lightly browned. Butter is often brushed on after baking, when the hot surface can melt it and carry its flavor across the topping.
Buttered Acuka Pide has a pepper-and-spice spread topped with butter, while lahmacun is traditionally topped with a thin layer of minced meat mixed with vegetables and seasonings. They are both thin baked Turkish breads, but their toppings give them distinctly different flavors.
Serve Buttered Acuka Pide with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, or plain yogurt to balance its rich, spicy topping. Ayran is another fitting accompaniment. A crisp salad also works well, especially when the pide is served as a main meal.
Yes, store-bought pide or pizza dough can be used for Buttered Acuka Pide. Shape the dough, spread on a thin layer of acuka, and bake according to the dough’s directions. Brush with butter after baking for a softer, more fragrant finish.
To keep Buttered Acuka Pide from getting soggy, spread the acuka thinly and avoid adding excess butter before baking. Bake the dough until its base is cooked through, then brush with butter after it comes out of the oven rather than soaking the topping.
Store leftover Buttered Acuka Pide in a sealed container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Reheat it in an oven or toaster oven until warmed through; this helps revive the bread better than microwaving, which can make it soft and chewy.
Yes, Buttered Acuka Pide works well as a snack or appetizer when cut into strips or small wedges. Its acuka topping is flavorful, so modest pieces pair easily with yogurt dip, olives, or fresh vegetables before a larger meal.
Vitamins
B1
0.58mg · 48% DV
B3
6.12mg · 38% DV
Folate
140.4µg · 35% DV
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Minerals
Selenium
43µg · 78% DV
Manganese
1.12mg · 49% DV
Sodium
1053mg · 46% DV
Copper
0.34mg · 38% DV
Potassium ⭐
311mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Buttered Acuka Pide is Turkish pide—a baked, leavened flatbread—topped with butter and acuka, a robust, mildly hot spread commonly made with pepper and spices. Recipes vary, and the pide is usually served warm so the bread stays soft inside while its edges turn lightly crisp.
In Turkey it can appear at breakfast, as a tea-time bite or as a casual shared snack; elsewhere, it works well alongside a meal or on a mezze-style table. It is mainly a bread-based source of energy, with butter adding richness; a 100 g portion has 322 calories. For a lighter plate, serve it with fresh vegetables and skip any extra butter.
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
9.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.