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Filling savory pastry with protein and calcium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Cheese and minced meat pogaca has 330 calories. It contains 29.4 g of carbs, 12.1 g of protein, 18.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 22 µg of Selenium covers 40% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 100 g
330
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
29.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
12.1g
· 24% DV
Fat
18.2g
· 23% 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 36% · Protein 15% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.2 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.4 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 590 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 12.1 g | 24% |
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) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 231 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 462 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 594 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 200 g | 660 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 825 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Cheese and minced meat pogaca is a Turkish baked pastry filled with kaşar cheese and seasoned minced meat. It is commonly eaten for breakfast or with tea, and its soft dough encloses a savory, melted filling.
Make cheese and minced meat pogaca by wrapping a cooled, cooked meat filling and grated kaşar in soft dough, then baking until golden. You can use yeast dough for a bread-like texture or baking-powder dough for a quicker version.
The filling usually leaks from cheese and minced meat pogaca when the edges are poorly sealed or the pastry is overfilled. Cool the meat mixture first, leave a clean border around the dough, and place each pastry seam-side down on the tray.
Yes, cheese and minced meat pogaca freezes well after baking. Let the pastries cool completely, store them airtight, and reheat them in an oven after thawing so the dough warms through without becoming as soggy as it can in a microwave.
Kaşar is the cheese traditionally used in cheese and minced meat pogaca. This Turkish semi-hard cheese melts smoothly; a mild young kaşar gives a softer flavor, while a more aged one tastes sharper and saltier.
Yes, cook the minced meat before filling cheese and minced meat pogaca. Browning it with onion and seasoning develops flavor, and cooling the mixture before adding it to the dough helps prevent a wet filling and makes the pastries easier to seal.
Cheese and minced meat pogaca is a small Turkish yeast or baking-powder pastry with a soft, bread-like dough, rather than a pie with a separate crust. Its filling combines minced meat with kaşar, and it is often served as a snack or breakfast food.
Keep cheese and minced meat pogaca soft by avoiding excess flour and stopping once the dough is smooth and pliable. After baking, cool the pastries and store them in an airtight container; uncovered storage makes the dough dry out faster.
Reheat cheese and minced meat pogaca in a moderate oven until warmed through. Avoid leaving it in too long, which dries the dough; a microwave is faster, but it can make the pastry soft rather than crisp.
Serve cheese and minced meat pogaca with Turkish tea for a snack, or with yogurt, ayran, and fresh vegetables for a more substantial meal. Its savory, rich filling pairs well with simple, fresh sides rather than another heavy dish.
Vitamins
B12
0.74µg · 31% DV
B3
3.7mg · 23% DV
Biotin
6.1µg · 20% DV
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
215mg · 31% DV
Sodium
590mg · 26% DV
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
190mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cheese and minced meat pogaca is a Turkish baked pastry: soft, often slightly enriched dough is folded around a filling of kaşar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese, and seasoned minced meat. It is sold in neighbourhood bakeries and also made at home, where fillings and shapes can vary.
The crust is lightly browned while the centre stays tender and savoury, especially when served warm and the cheese is soft. In Turkey, people commonly have it for breakfast or as a substantial snack with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a portable lunch or an addition to a picnic. It provides protein alongside the pastry’s carbohydrates and fat, with 12.1 g of protein per 100 g. Pair it with salad or fresh vegetables for a more balanced plate.
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.
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.
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
— Not 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
7.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.