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Cheese sakallı poğaça Calories
Soft yeasted pastry with cheese
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Cheese sakallı poğaça (85 g) has 282 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.3 g of carbs, 8.8 g of protein, 13.7 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 21.3 µg of Selenium covers 39% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cheese sakallı poğaça Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
282
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
31.3g
· 11% DV
Protein
8.8g
· 18% DV
Fat
13.7g
· 18% 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 44% · Protein 12% · Fat 44%
Cheese sakallı poğaça nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (85 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.7 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.17 g | |
| Sodium | 476 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% |
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 sakallı poğaça?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 365 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 140 g | 465 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 564 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 255 g | 847 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cheese sakallı poğaça
What is cheese sakallı poğaça?
Cheese sakallı poğaça is a soft, yeast-raised Turkish pastry that is filled with cheese after baking and coated with shredded cheese. It is commonly sold in bakeries and served as a savoury snack with tea or as part of breakfast.
Why is cheese sakallı poğaça called “bearded” pastry?
Cheese sakallı poğaça is called “bearded” because the shredded cheese around its outside resembles a beard. The cheese coating is its signature feature, while the filling is usually a soft, spreadable cheese.
How is cheese sakallı poğaça made?
Cheese sakallı poğaça is made by baking small, risen dough buns, letting them cool, then splitting and filling them with soft cheese. The edges are coated with more cheese, which may be helped to stick with a thin layer of spreadable cheese.
What cheese goes into cheese sakallı poğaça?
Cheese sakallı poğaça often combines a soft cheese filling, such as cream cheese, with shredded kaşar or another mild cheese on the outside. Recipes vary, but a very wet filling can make the pastry soggy and a coarse shred may not cling well.
Is cheese sakallı poğaça the same as regular poğaça?
No, cheese sakallı poğaça is a particular bakery-style variation of poğaça. It is typically baked first, then split for a soft cheese filling and rolled in shredded cheese, unlike many plain or filled poğaças that are shaped and baked with their filling inside.
How should you store cheese sakallı poğaça?
Store cheese sakallı poğaça in a covered container and refrigerate it if you are keeping it beyond a short period, since its filling is perishable. Let a chilled piece sit briefly at room temperature before serving so the bread is less firm.
Can you freeze cheese sakallı poğaça?
Yes, cheese sakallı poğaça can be frozen in an airtight wrap or container. The shredded-cheese coating may lose some of its original texture after thawing, so defrost the pastries in the refrigerator and warm them briefly before serving.
Why does the cheese fall off cheese sakallı poğaça?
The cheese coating can fall off cheese sakallı poğaça if the buns are too dry or the cheese is pressed onto them without a tacky layer. Let the buns cool, spread a thin coating of soft cheese around the edges, then gently press on finely shredded cheese.
Can cheese sakallı poğaça be made ahead?
Yes, you can bake the buns for cheese sakallı poğaça ahead of time and keep them covered, then add the filling and shredded-cheese coating closer to serving. Assembling them too early can soften the bread and make the outside coating less fresh.
What is cheese sakallı poğaça served with?
Cheese sakallı poğaça is commonly served with Turkish tea, at breakfast, or as a savoury snack. Fresh vegetables such as cucumber and tomato make a simple accompaniment, while the pastry’s cheese filling means it usually needs no additional cheese on the side.
Cheese sakallı poğaça Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
Biotin
6.12µg · 20% DV
B3
2.64mg · 17% DV
Folate
65.45µg · 16% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
149mg · 21% DV
Sodium
476mg · 21% DV
Calcium
173mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
121mg · 4% DV
Cheese sakallı poğaça Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cheese sakallı poğaça
To burn the 282 calories in 1 piece (medium) (85 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 sakallı poğaça?
Cheese sakallı poğaça is a Turkish bakery roll made from soft, yeasted dough, filled with cheese and coated around the outside with grated cheese. “Sakallı” means “bearded,” a reference to the shaggy-looking cheese on its edges. It is commonly found in Turkish bakeries as a single-serving pastry.
Tender and gently savory, it is often eaten at breakfast or as a snack with tea. The dough provides much of its carbohydrate, while the cheese contributes protein and fat; a 100 g portion has 10.4 g of protein. Pair it with fresh tomato, cucumber or greens for a more balanced light meal, or enjoy a smaller piece alongside other breakfast foods.
How Nutritious Is Cheese sakallı poğaça?
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 sakallı poğaça 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 sakallı poğaça Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cheese sakallı poğaça 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 sakallı poğaça Fat Profile
SATURATED
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.91g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.47g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.6:1).
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