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A baked Turkish pastry made with greens and filled with cheese.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cheese-filled green poğaça (85 g) has 259 calories. That works out to 305 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.9 g of carbs, 7.9 g of protein, 12.9 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 32.3 µg of Vitamin K covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 59 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
259
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
27.9g
· 10% DV
Protein
7.9g
· 16% DV
Fat
12.9g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 43% · Protein 12% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.03 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% |
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) | 85 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 168 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 366 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 458 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 519 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 671 kcal |
Calculated from 305 calories per 100 g.
Cheese-filled green poğaça is a Turkish baked pastry made with greens in the dough or filling and cheese inside. Recipes vary: spinach, herbs, or other leafy greens may give it its green colour.
Sometimes: spinach is one possible ingredient in cheese-filled green poğaça, but it is not required. Depending on the recipe, the green colour and flavour may come from herbs or a different leafy green.
Cheese-filled green poğaça is a hand-shaped pastry made from a thicker dough, while börek is usually built with thin layers of yufka or pastry. Poğaça encloses its filling in the dough rather than layering it between sheets.
A crumbly, savoury cheese works well in cheese-filled green poğaça; Turkish white cheese or lor are common choices. Drain wet cheese before filling the dough so excess moisture does not make the pastry soggy.
Yes, cheese-filled green poğaça can be made with baking powder instead of yeast. The result is usually quicker to prepare and more crumbly, while a yeasted version tends to have a softer, bread-like texture.
Cheese-filled green poğaça can turn soggy when the greens or cheese release too much water during baking. Dry the greens well, drain wet cheese, and bake the pastries until the dough around the filling is fully cooked.
Cheese-filled green poğaça is commonly served with tea as a snack or alongside a light meal. Fresh tomatoes, cucumber, or a simple salad complement its savoury cheese filling without needing another rich dish.
Store leftover cheese-filled green poğaça in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Because the filling contains cheese and greens, do not leave the pastries at room temperature for extended periods.
Yes, cheese-filled green poğaça freezes well once completely cooled. Wrap or seal the pieces to limit freezer exposure, then thaw and warm them in the oven for a better texture than reheating in the microwave.
Seal the edges of cheese-filled green poğaça firmly and keep the filling away from the seam. Too much filling or a wet cheese mixture can force the seam open as the pastry expands in the oven.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
32.3µg · 27% DV
B12
0.6µg · 25% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Folate
40.8µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Sodium
400mg · 17% DV
Calcium
115mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
123mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cheese-filled green poğaça is a Turkish baked pastry made with greens mixed into the dough and cheese tucked inside. The greens bring a gentle herbal note, while the soft, tender crumb and savoury filling make it a satisfying hand-held bite.
In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast or with tea, and it also makes a convenient snack on the go. The pastry is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with some protein from the cheese and relatively little fibre. For a lighter-feeling meal, pair it with fresh tomatoes, cucumber or a simple salad.
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
✓ 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
6.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.83g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.85g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.