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Individual round, softly puffed chocolate-filled buns with smooth golden-brown tops, slightly cracked edges, and dark chocolate visible in the cut-open center, served together on a plate.

Chocolate pogaca Calories

Sweet pastry, chocolate filled, breakfast or snack

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES

340kcal

GI

65high

POTASSIUM

120mg

FIBER

2.2g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Chocolate pogaca (60 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.6 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

What is Chocolate pogaca?

Chocolate pogaca is a Turkish-style soft bun filled with chocolate. Poğaça is a familiar bakery pastry in Turkey, more often made with savoury fillings; this sweeter version brings its tender, lightly enriched dough together with a chocolate centre. It is commonly found in bakeries and cafés rather than being a single fixed recipe.

The bun is gently puffy, with a golden top and a soft crumb; the chocolate may feel especially gooey when served warm. In Turkey it suits breakfast or a tea-time snack, and elsewhere it works well as a bakery treat with coffee or tea. It is primarily a sweet, starchy pastry, so enjoy it as a snack or part of breakfast rather than expecting a high-protein bite. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance the sweetness.

Chocolate pogaca Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

340

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

46g

· 17% DV

Protein

7g

· 14% DV

Fat

14g

· 18% DV

Fiber

2.2g

· 8% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 8% · Fat 38%

Chocolate pogaca Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.13mg · 11% DV

B2

0.11mg · 8% DV

B3

1.2mg · 8% DV

B5

0.38mg · 8% DV

Minerals

Sodium

320mg · 14% DV

Selenium

7.5µg · 14% DV

Phosphorus

85mg · 12% DV

Iron

2mg · 11% DV

How Nutritious Is Chocolate pogaca?

Nutrient density

Low

25/ 100

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

28/ 100

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.

Chocolate pogaca Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

65
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

30
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Chocolate pogaca

To burn the 340 calories in 100 g:

🚶

84min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

35min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

46min

Cycling

🏊

40min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Chocolate pogaca 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 Chocolate pogaca Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Chocolate pogaca Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not 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

Chocolate pogaca Fat Profile

SATURATED

5.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

5.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

2g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate pogaca

What is chocolate pogaca?

Chocolate pogaca is a soft, baked bun filled with chocolate, based on pogaca, a popular bread roll in Turkey and parts of the Balkans. It is a sweet variation commonly eaten for breakfast or as a snack.

How do you make chocolate pogaca at home?

To make chocolate pogaca, prepare a soft dough and let it rise if using yeast. Divide the dough, place chocolate in the middle of each piece, seal the edges, and bake until the tops are golden.

Is chocolate pogaca a breakfast food or a dessert?

Chocolate pogaca can be eaten at breakfast or as a snack, and it also works as a simple dessert. Its soft bread-like dough makes it less like a flaky pastry, while the chocolate filling gives it a distinctly sweet finish.

What chocolate is best for chocolate pogaca?

Milk chocolate makes chocolate pogaca sweeter and creamier, while dark chocolate gives a less-sweet filling. Chocolate chips or small pieces of a chocolate bar both work; keep the filling centered so it is easier to seal the dough.

Why does the chocolate filling leak out of chocolate pogaca?

Chocolate filling usually leaks from chocolate pogaca when the dough is overfilled or its seams are not sealed firmly. Keep the chocolate away from the edges, pinch the dough closed, and place each bun seam-side down on the baking tray.

Can you freeze chocolate pogaca?

Yes, chocolate pogaca can be frozen once it has cooled completely. Pack the buns airtight to protect their texture, then thaw them before serving. A brief warming in the oven helps soften the dough again.

How should chocolate pogaca be stored?

Store chocolate pogaca in an airtight container after it has cooled, keeping it in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate it if the room is warm or you need to keep it longer, then warm it gently before eating.

How do you reheat chocolate pogaca without drying it out?

Warm chocolate pogaca briefly in a low oven to soften the bread without drying it out. A microwave works for a quick serving, but use short bursts because the chocolate center can become much hotter than the bun.

Is chocolate pogaca traditionally Turkish?

Pogaca is a traditional baked roll found in Turkey and across the Balkans, but chocolate pogaca is a sweet variation rather than the classic savory style. Bakeries and home cooks adapt the dough by adding chocolate as a filling.

What is the difference between chocolate pogaca and a chocolate brioche bun?

Chocolate pogaca is shaped from pogaca-style dough and commonly has a simple chocolate center. Brioche is characteristically richer and more buttery, with a soft, fine crumb; recipes vary, so the dough and texture are the clearest distinctions.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.