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Cheese börek pide Calories
Cheese-filled savory pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Cheese börek pide (150 g) has 495 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.2 g of carbs, 16.8 g of protein, 24.5 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 37.5 µg of Selenium covers 68% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cheese börek pide Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 150 g
495
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
52.2g
· 19% DV
Protein
16.8g
· 34% DV
Fat
24.5g
· 31% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 14% · Fat 44%
Cheese börek pide nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (150 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 495 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.5 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 10.65 g | 53% |
| Trans fat | 0.38 g | |
| Sodium | 1035 mg | 45% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.2 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% |
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 Cheese börek pide?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 90 g | 297 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (thin) | 120 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 serving (thick) | 180 g | 594 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 240 g | 792 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 320 g | 1056 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cheese börek pide
What is cheese börek pide?
Cheese börek pide is a savory, cheese-filled pastry shaped like pide. Recipes vary: some use a pide-style dough, while others borrow from börek and use thinner or layered pastry. The name describes a style rather than one universally fixed recipe.
How do you make cheese börek pide?
To make cheese börek pide, fill dough with a cheese mixture, shape it into an open or enclosed pide-style pastry, and bake until the dough is cooked through. The filling should not be watery, or it can make the pastry soggy.
What cheese is best for cheese börek pide?
A crumbly white cheese works well in cheese börek pide, while mozzarella or another melting cheese gives it a stretchy filling. You can combine the two for both flavor and melt. If the cheese is salty, taste it before adding extra salt.
Is cheese börek pide the same as cheese pide?
No, cheese börek pide is not necessarily the same as cheese pide. Cheese pide is typically made with pide dough, while börek pide may use a börek-style or layered pastry. Bakeries and recipes use the names differently, so the dough is the clearest distinction.
Why does cheese börek pide turn soggy?
Cheese börek pide can turn soggy when the filling releases too much moisture or the pastry is underbaked. Drain wet cheese and avoid overfilling it. Let the baked pide rest uncovered so steam can escape instead of softening the crust.
Can you freeze cheese börek pide?
Yes, cheese börek pide can be frozen once it has cooled. Wrap individual portions well to limit freezer air, then reheat them in an oven after thawing for a firmer crust. Freezing may slightly change the texture of the cheese filling.
How should you reheat cheese börek pide?
Reheat cheese börek pide in an oven or covered skillet to warm the center while keeping the pastry from becoming rubbery. A microwave is convenient, but it often softens the crust. Avoid reheating the same portion repeatedly.
How long does cheese börek pide keep in the fridge?
Cheese börek pide keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it after it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for an extended time. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat.
What can you serve with cheese börek pide?
Serve cheese börek pide with a crisp salad, sliced vegetables, or yogurt to balance its rich, savory filling. It also works as part of a Turkish-style breakfast or light meal; choose simple sides rather than adding another heavy pastry.
Can cheese börek pide be made with phyllo dough?
Yes, cheese börek pide can be made with phyllo-style pastry, although the result will be flakier and more börek-like than one made with pide dough. Keep the layers covered while assembling so they do not dry out, and use a well-drained cheese filling.
Cheese börek pide Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.43mg · 36% DV
B12
0.83µg · 35% DV
Biotin
9µg · 30% DV
Folate
117µg · 29% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Sodium
1035mg · 45% DV
Phosphorus
315mg · 45% DV
Calcium
353mg · 35% DV
Potassium ⭐
218mg · 6% DV
Cheese börek pide Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cheese börek pide
To burn the 495 calories in 1 piece (medium) (150 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Cheese börek pide?
Cheese börek pide brings together two familiar Turkish baked foods: börek, a savoury pastry, and pide, a flatbread often shaped with folded edges. It is made from dough with a cheese filling and baked until the outside is lightly browned; the exact cheese and dough can vary by recipe.
The crust is tender or flaky depending on how it is made, while the centre is soft and savoury. In Turkey it can be eaten for breakfast, as a filling snack with tea, or as a quick meal; elsewhere, serve it warm with salad or soup. It is a substantial, pastry-based choice, with 11.2 g of protein per 100 g. Fresh vegetables alongside make for a lighter-feeling meal.
How Nutritious Is Cheese börek pide?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Cheese börek pide 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 Cheese börek pide Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cheese börek pide Good For?
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
Cheese börek pide Fat Profile
SATURATED
10.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.