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Oven-baked pide filled with cheese and curd; provides carbohydrates and protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cheese and Curd Pide (200 g) has 550 calories. That works out to 275 calories per 100 g. It contains 70 g of carbs, 24 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3.6 g of fiber. Its 36 µg of Selenium covers 65% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
550
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
70g
· 25% DV
Protein
24g
· 48% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.6g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 18% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 550 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 9 g | 45% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 960 mg | 42% |
| Total carbohydrate | 70 g | 25% |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Protein | 24 g | 48% |
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 serving (medium) | 200 g | 550 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 50 g | 138 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 275 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 125 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 150 g | 413 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 250 g | 688 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 350 g | 963 kcal |
Calculated from 275 calories per 100 g.
Cheese and Curd Pide is a Turkish baked flatbread filled with cheese and çökelek, a crumbly Turkish curd cheese. The filling and shape vary by bakery, but it is typically baked until the dough is golden and the cheese is hot.
Cheese and Curd Pide includes çökelek alongside cheese, while a Turkish cheese pide may use cheese alone or a different blend. The curd gives the filling a more crumbly texture and a distinct, mildly tangy taste.
Cheese and Curd Pide commonly combines çökelek with a Turkish white cheese or another local cheese. Recipes differ, and the saltiness of the cheese matters: a salty filling usually needs little or no extra salt.
Not necessarily; egg is not essential to Cheese and Curd Pide. Some recipes mix it into the filling or brush it over the dough, so ingredients can differ between homemade versions and bakeries.
Cheese and Curd Pide is often shaped like an elongated boat, with the filling visible in the middle and the dough edges folded around it. Some bakers leave the center more open, so the exact shape is not fixed.
Cheese and Curd Pide belongs to Turkey’s wider pide tradition, rather than having one universally agreed place of origin. Pide styles and fillings vary across the country, and local bakeries often use the cheeses available in their region.
Serve Cheese and Curd Pide with a crisp salad or fresh vegetables to balance its warm, savory filling. Ayran is a common Turkish pairing, while soup can make it part of a more substantial meal.
Refrigerate leftover Cheese and Curd Pide in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for hours. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, and discard it if it has been stored improperly or seems spoiled.
Yes, Cheese and Curd Pide can be frozen after cooling. Wrap individual portions airtight to limit freezer burn, then reheat them in an oven; the crust may be less crisp than when freshly baked.
Reheat Cheese and Curd Pide in an oven or a dry skillet rather than covering it in the microwave. Gentle, uncovered heating helps moisture escape and brings back some crispness to the crust.
Vitamins
B12
1µg · 42% DV
B2
0.44mg · 34% DV
B1
0.4mg · 33% DV
B3
4.2mg · 26% DV
Minerals
Selenium
36µg · 65% DV
Phosphorus
360mg · 51% DV
Sodium
960mg · 42% DV
Calcium
320mg · 32% DV
Potassium ⭐
300mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 550 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 g):
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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.
Cheese and curd pide is a Turkish baked flatbread filled with cheese and çökelek, a crumbly, drained curd cheese commonly used in Turkey. The dough is shaped around the filling and baked until the edges take on a little colour and the centre stays soft. The cheese gives the filling a savoury, creamy taste, balanced by the mild tang of the curd.
It is often eaten warm as a bakery lunch or casual meal, with salad, ayran or another drink; at home, it also works well for sharing. The dough makes it a carbohydrate-rich choice, while the cheese filling contributes protein. Add fresh vegetables on the side for a lighter-feeling meal.
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.
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 2
Minimally 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
9g
MONOUNSATURATED
5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.