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Traditional Turkish pastry, rolled and filled with cheese, baked.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Cheese Rolled Börek (60 g) has 171 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.8 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 108 mg of Calcium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cheese rolled börek is made by wrapping cheese in thin pastry, then baking the rolls until golden. It is a familiar Turkish börek, found in bakeries and home kitchens; the filling is often white cheese, sometimes with herbs such as parsley.
The pastry turns crisp and flaky while the centre stays soft, savoury and slightly salty. In Turkey, these rolls are served at breakfast, with tea, or as part of a spread; elsewhere, they work well as a snack or an easy dish to share. The pastry and cheese make them satisfying, with a notable contribution from fat as well as carbohydrates. Pair a piece with salad or fresh vegetables for a lighter-feeling meal.
Selected: 100 g
285
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28g
· 10% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 12% · Fat 48%
Vitamins
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
B12
0.35µg · 15% DV
Vitamin A
120µg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.5µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
430mg · 19% DV
Calcium
180mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 285 calories in 100 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.
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
6.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
Cheese rolled börek is a Turkish pastry made by rolling thin pastry around a cheese filling and baking it until golden. It is commonly served in pieces as a snack or as part of a breakfast or tea spread.
White brined cheese is a common filling for cheese rolled börek, and some versions use lor or a mixture of cheeses. Drain wet cheese first so excess moisture does not soften the pastry or leak out during baking.
Seal cheese rolled börek by keeping the filling away from the edges and folding the ends inward before rolling. A small amount of water or egg wash along the final edge helps it stick and keeps the filling enclosed.
Yes, you can assemble cheese rolled börek ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until baking. Brush the pastry shortly before it goes into the oven so the surface does not dry out while it waits.
Bake cheese rolled börek in a preheated oven and lightly brush the pastry with oil or egg wash for a crisp, browned exterior. Keep the filling relatively dry and leave space between the rolls so they bake rather than steam.
Yes, cheese rolled börek can be frozen either before or after baking. Freeze the rolls separately first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw unbaked rolls before baking so the pastry and filling cook evenly.
Reheat cheese rolled börek in an oven or skillet to bring back some of its crispness. A microwave is quicker but tends to make the pastry soft. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container and reheat them until hot throughout.
Cheese rolled börek is often served with tea, fresh vegetables, olives, or a simple salad. For a Turkish-style breakfast or snack, pair it with tomatoes and cucumbers; a crisp salad also balances the rich pastry at lunch.
No, cheese rolled börek is not necessarily the same as sigara böreği. Cheese rolled börek is commonly shaped into larger rolls and baked, while sigara böreği is usually a thinner, smaller roll that is fried.
Cheese rolled börek belongs to Turkey’s börek tradition, in which thin pastry is filled, shaped, and baked or fried. Rolled cheese versions are a familiar home-style preparation, though fillings and shapes vary between households and regions.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.