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Cheese tırnak pide Calories
Cheese-topped baked Turkish flatbread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Cheese tırnak pide (180 g) has 540 calories. That works out to 300 calories per 100 g. It contains 82.4 g of carbs, 20.2 g of protein, 15.1 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 50.4 µg of Selenium covers 92% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Cheese tırnak pide Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g
540
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
82.4g
· 30% DV
Protein
20.2g
· 40% DV
Fat
15.1g
· 19% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 15% · Fat 25%
Cheese tırnak pide nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (180 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 540 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.1 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 7.65 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.32 g | |
| Sodium | 1098 mg | 48% |
| Total carbohydrate | 82.4 g | 30% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% |
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 tırnak pide?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 180 g | 540 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 90 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 135 g | 405 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 225 g | 675 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 280 g | 840 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 400 g | 1200 kcal |
Calculated from 300 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cheese tırnak pide
What is cheese tırnak pide?
Cheese tırnak pide is a Turkish flatbread topped with cheese and marked with small finger-shaped indentations in the dough. It is commonly baked until the bread is browned and the cheese has melted, then served warm.
What does “tırnak” mean in cheese tırnak pide?
“Tırnak” means “fingernail” in Turkish. The name refers to the traditional indentations pressed into the dough by hand before baking, which give cheese tırnak pide its distinctive dimpled surface.
Is cheese tırnak pide the same as regular cheese pide?
Not exactly. Both are Turkish cheese-topped breads, but cheese tırnak pide is identified by its flatter shape and hand-pressed indentations. “Cheese pide” can describe other shapes and styles that do not have this dimpled surface.
What kind of cheese is used in cheese tırnak pide?
Kaşar, a Turkish cheese that melts well, is the usual choice for cheese tırnak pide. It is often grated or sliced over the dough. Other melting cheeses can work, but they change the characteristic flavor.
Does cheese tırnak pide contain meat?
Traditional cheese tırnak pide is topped with cheese rather than meat. Recipes and bakery versions can vary, so a pide with extra toppings may include meat; the name alone does not guarantee what a particular shop has added.
Can you bake cheese tırnak pide without a pizza stone?
Yes. A preheated baking tray works for cheese tırnak pide if you do not have a pizza stone. Preheating the tray helps the base start baking promptly, while a fully heated oven helps the dough cook and the cheese melt.
How do you make cheese tırnak pide at home?
Shape a yeast-raised dough into a flat oval, press indentations into its surface with your fingertips, and top it with kaşar. Bake it in a hot oven until the bread is cooked through and the cheese has melted.
How do you stop cheese tırnak pide from getting soggy?
Keep cheese tırnak pide crisp by serving it soon after baking and avoiding airtight wrapping while it is still hot. Steam trapped around warm bread softens the crust; for leftovers, reheat them in an oven or dry pan.
Can you freeze cheese tırnak pide?
Yes. Let cheese tırnak pide cool completely, wrap it tightly, and freeze it. Reheat it in an oven after thawing, or heat it directly from frozen for longer; an oven helps restore the bread’s texture better than a microwave.
What can you serve with cheese tırnak pide?
Cheese tırnak pide pairs well with a crisp salad, soup, or ayran, a savory yogurt drink popular in Turkey. These lighter sides balance the warm bread and melted cheese without competing with their flavor.
Cheese tırnak pide Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.58mg · 48% DV
Folate
140.4µg · 35% DV
B3
5.58mg · 35% DV
B12
0.76µg · 32% DV
Minerals
Selenium
50µg · 91% DV
Phosphorus
369mg · 53% DV
Sodium
1098mg · 48% DV
Calcium
441mg · 44% DV
Potassium ⭐
279mg · 8% DV
Cheese tırnak pide Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cheese tırnak pide
To burn the 540 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 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 tırnak pide?
Cheese tırnak pide is a Turkish flatbread, shaped with the characteristic fingertip marks and baked with kaşar, a mild Turkish semi-hard cheese, on top. The crust turns lightly crisp while the centre stays soft and chewy; the melted cheese adds a savoury, rich finish.
In Turkey, it is often eaten warm from a bakery or pide shop, as a quick snack, alongside tea, or as part of a simple meal. It is bread-led and provides energy from carbohydrates, with the cheese adding some protein. For a lighter plate, serve it with tomatoes, cucumber and greens, or share a piece rather than making it the whole meal.
How Nutritious Is Cheese tırnak pide?
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
Medium
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 tırnak pide 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 tırnak pide Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cheese tırnak pide 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 tırnak pide Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.69g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.4:1).
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