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Cheese sesame börek Calories
Savory pastry with cheese, phyllo dough and sesame
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
100 g of Cheese sesame börek has 330 calories. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 10.2 g of protein, 19.1 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 20 µg of Selenium covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cheese sesame börek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
330
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28.8g
· 10% DV
Protein
10.2g
· 20% DV
Fat
19.1g
· 24% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 12% · Fat 53%
Cheese sesame börek nutrition facts table · 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19.1 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 7.6 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% |
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 sesame börek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 231 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 120 g | 396 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 594 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 200 g | 660 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cheese sesame börek
What is cheese sesame börek made of?
Cheese sesame börek is made with layered phyllo pastry, a savory cheese filling and sesame seeds on top. The filling is commonly made with crumbled white cheese or feta, sometimes mixed with herbs; the pastry is baked until golden.
What cheese works best in cheese sesame börek?
A crumbly, savory cheese works best in cheese sesame börek, such as feta or Turkish-style white cheese. If the cheese is very salty, taste it before seasoning the filling, and drain wet cheese so it does not make the phyllo soggy.
Is cheese sesame börek baked or fried?
Cheese sesame börek is usually baked, which browns the phyllo and toasts the sesame topping. Brush the top lightly with egg wash or oil before adding sesame so the seeds stay in place and the pastry turns golden.
How do you keep cheese sesame börek crispy?
To keep cheese sesame börek crisp, avoid a watery filling and let steam escape after baking. Set the finished börek on a rack rather than covering it while hot; trapped steam softens the phyllo, especially underneath.
Can you assemble cheese sesame börek ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble cheese sesame börek ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator before baking. Add the sesame topping close to baking time so it stays put, and avoid leaving the pastry uncovered, where the phyllo can dry out.
What should you serve with cheese sesame börek?
Cheese sesame börek pairs well with a crisp green salad, sliced tomatoes or plain yogurt. For brunch, serve it with tea and fresh vegetables; for a light meal, a tangy salad balances the rich cheese filling.
Can you freeze cheese sesame börek?
Yes, cheese sesame börek can be frozen after baking or before baking. Cool baked pieces completely and wrap them airtight; bake unbaked börek from frozen or thaw it in the refrigerator first, following the pastry instructions for doneness.
What is the best way to reheat cheese sesame börek?
Reheat cheese sesame börek in an oven or toaster oven to bring back its crisp phyllo layers. A microwave is quicker but tends to make the pastry soft, so use it only if crispness is not important.
Where does cheese sesame börek come from?
Cheese sesame börek belongs to the wider börek tradition associated with Turkish and other cuisines shaped by Ottoman food culture. Its exact origin as a sesame-topped cheese variation is not clearly established; fillings and pastry styles vary across regions.
Is cheese sesame börek a healthy choice?
Cheese sesame börek can fit into a balanced meal, but its buttery phyllo and cheese make it a rich pastry rather than an everyday vegetable-based dish. Pairing a piece with salad or vegetables adds freshness and makes the meal more balanced.
Cheese sesame börek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
Biotin
5.2µg · 17% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
220mg · 31% DV
Sodium
610mg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
145mg · 4% DV
Cheese sesame börek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cheese sesame börek
To burn the 330 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is Cheese sesame börek?
Cheese sesame börek is a Turkish savoury pastry made by filling thin yufka or phyllo sheets with cheese, folding or layering them, then baking with sesame on top. The filling and shape vary between home recipes and bakeries, but the crisp pastry and savoury cheese centre are its familiar hallmarks.
In Turkey, it is often eaten warm for breakfast, alongside tea, or as a filling snack; it also works well for a casual lunch with salad. The pastry and cheese make it satisfying and energy-dense, with 10.2 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter plate, serve a smaller piece with fresh tomatoes, cucumber and greens.
How Nutritious Is Cheese sesame börek?
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 sesame börek 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 sesame börek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cheese sesame börek 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 sesame börek Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.8:1).
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