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Soft savory pastry with cheese spread
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cheese Spread Poğaça (75 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 342 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.6 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 15.3 µg of Selenium covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
257
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
30.6g
· 11% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% 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 48% · Protein 10% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.07 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 443 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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) | 75 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 40 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 188 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 130 g | 445 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 513 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 225 g | 770 kcal |
Calculated from 342 calories per 100 g.
Cheese spread poğaça is a soft Turkish savory pastry filled with, or sometimes topped with, spreadable cheese. Its dough is typically baked until tender and lightly golden, making it a popular choice for breakfast, snacks, or serving with tea.
Make a soft poğaça dough, place cheese spread inside each portion, and seal the edges before shaping. Brush the tops with egg and bake until golden and cooked through. Keep the dough soft rather than adding extra flour to make it easier to handle.
A thick, smooth cheese spread works best in cheese spread poğaça because it is easier to enclose and less likely to leak while baking. Very runny spreads can make the dough soggy, so choose a firm spreadable cheese or chill the filling before shaping.
The filling usually leaks from cheese spread poğaça when the dough is not sealed firmly or too much cheese is added. Keep the filling away from the edges, pinch the seams closed, and place the pastries seam-side down on the baking tray.
Cheese spread poğaça can turn dense when too much flour is worked into the dough, or dry when it is overbaked. Aim for a soft dough and take the pastries out once they are cooked and golden; covering them with a clean cloth as they cool can help retain moisture.
Cool cheese spread poğaça completely, then keep it in an airtight container in a cool place and eat it within a few days. Because it contains cheese, avoid leaving it in a warm spot for a long time; freeze portions you will not eat soon.
Yes, cheese spread poğaça freezes well. Let the pastries cool fully, then pack them in an airtight freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw them in the refrigerator and warm them in the oven for a fresher texture.
Warm cheese spread poğaça briefly in the oven to heat the center while keeping the outside pleasantly tender. A microwave is quicker but can make the pastry soft or chewy, so heat it in short bursts and eat it straight away.
Cheese spread poğaça pairs well with Turkish tea, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber. It is often served at breakfast or as a snack; fresh vegetables make a light accompaniment to the pastry’s rich, savory filling.
Cheese spread poğaça is enjoyable warm or at room temperature. Serving it warm makes the pastry soft and brings out the cheese filling, while cooled poğaça is convenient for packed lunches and snacks.
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
Folate
55.5µg · 14% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.9µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Sodium
443mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
117mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.29mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
89mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Cheese spread poğaça is a Turkish savoury pastry made from a soft, leavened dough wrapped around a creamy cheese filling. It is baked at home and sold in bakeries, with the dough and filling varying between recipes. The result is usually tender rather than flaky, with a mild, savoury centre.
In Turkey, it is commonly eaten at breakfast or alongside tea, and also makes a convenient snack during the day. It is a filling pastry whose energy mainly comes from its dough and fat, with some protein from the cheese. Serve it warm with fresh tomatoes or cucumber for a simple, lighter-feeling breakfast or snack.
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.
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
6.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.34g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.