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Traditional Turkish pastry with thin dough, butter, and chocolate filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate-filled katmer (120 g) has 468 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 54 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 25.2 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
468
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
54g
· 20% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
25.2g
· 32% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 6% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 468 kcal | |
| Total fat | 25.2 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 12.6 g | 63% |
| Trans fat | 0.24 g | |
| Sodium | 216 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 54 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% |
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) | 120 g | 468 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 585 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 702 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Chocolate-filled katmer is a Turkish pastry made by folding thin dough with butter and a chocolate filling, then baking or cooking it until crisp. It is a chocolate variation of katmer, rather than the classic Gaziantep version usually filled with clotted cream and pistachios.
Chocolate-filled katmer is made by brushing thinly stretched dough with butter, adding chocolate, folding the dough into layers, and cooking it until crisp. The thin dough creates the pastry’s characteristic flaky texture, while the chocolate softens inside.
Chocolate-filled katmer is a modern variation of katmer, a pastry strongly associated with Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey. Traditional Gaziantep katmer is commonly filled with clotted cream and pistachios, while chocolate-filled versions use a different filling.
The main difference is the filling: chocolate-filled katmer uses chocolate, while traditional Gaziantep katmer is typically made with clotted cream, pistachios, and sugar. Both are folded pastries made with thin dough, but their flavor and texture inside differ.
No, chocolate-filled katmer is not baklava. Katmer is folded around its filling and cooked as a pastry, whereas baklava is built from stacked layers of thin pastry and is usually soaked in syrup.
Chocolate-filled katmer is usually served warm, when the pastry is crisp and the chocolate filling is soft. It works as a dessert or sweet snack, and can be enjoyed on its own or with Turkish tea or coffee.
Yes, chocolate-filled katmer can be eaten for breakfast, though its buttery pastry and sweet filling make it more of an occasional treat than an everyday breakfast choice. In Turkey, katmer may be served at breakfast as well as dessert.
Reheat chocolate-filled katmer briefly in a dry pan over low heat or in an oven to help retain its crispness. A microwave is quicker but can soften the pastry, and the melted chocolate may become very hot.
Chocolate-filled katmer is best eaten fresh, while its layers are crisp. Keep leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator and warm them briefly before serving; refrigeration can soften the pastry, so it may not be as crisp as when freshly made.
Yes, chocolate-filled katmer can be frozen. Wrap individual portions well or place them in an airtight container to protect the pastry, then thaw and reheat in an oven or pan. Avoid freezing it again after it has thawed.
Vitamins
B5
0.54mg · 11% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Vitamin E
1.44mg · 10% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Iron
2.52mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
84mg · 12% DV
Sodium
216mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chocolate-filled katmer is a sweet take on katmer, a Turkish pastry made by stretching dough thin, layering or folding it with fat, and adding a filling. Katmer is especially associated with Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey, where traditional versions often feature pistachios and clotted cream; chocolate is a richer, contemporary variation.
It is usually enjoyed warm, when the outside is crisp and the chocolate soft, as a dessert or a treat with tea or coffee. The pastry and filling make it energy-dense: it provides 390 calories per 100 g. For a lighter finish, share a piece or serve it with unsweetened tea rather than adding another sweet accompaniment.
Low
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Low
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
12.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.