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Cocoa börek Calories
Cocoa-filled sweet pastry
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Cocoa börek (90 g) has 344 calories. That works out to 382 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.8 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 16 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 15.3 µg of Selenium covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Cocoa börek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
344
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
44.8g
· 16% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
16g
· 21% DV
Fiber
2.8g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 7% · Fat 41%
Cocoa börek nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 344 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 6.48 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 351 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.8 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
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 Cocoa börek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 344 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 248 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 382 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 497 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 573 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 688 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 688 kcal |
Calculated from 382 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cocoa börek
What is cocoa börek?
Cocoa börek is a sweet pastry made by layering or rolling pastry sheets around a cocoa-flavoured filling. Recipes vary: some use cocoa and sugar, while others add chocolate or a little milk to change the filling’s texture.
How do you make cocoa börek at home?
To make cocoa börek, spread a cocoa-based filling over pastry sheets, then roll or fold them and place them seam-side down. Brush the top with fat or egg if your recipe calls for it, and bake until the pastry is browned and cooked through.
Can you make cocoa börek with store-bought phyllo?
Yes, store-bought phyllo works well for cocoa börek. Keep the sheets covered while assembling so they do not dry out, and handle them gently; dry phyllo cracks more easily when rolled around the filling.
What filling goes in cocoa börek?
Cocoa börek is usually filled with cocoa and sugar mixed with fat, such as butter or oil. Depending on the recipe, milk or chocolate may be added, but the filling should be thick enough not to run out of the pastry.
Why does cocoa börek turn soggy?
Cocoa börek can turn soggy when its filling is too wet, the pastry is covered while still hot, or it is stored in a humid container. Let it cool before storing, and reheat it uncovered in the oven to revive the pastry.
How do you stop cocoa börek filling from leaking?
To stop cocoa börek filling from leaking, avoid overfilling and leave the edges clear when spreading the mixture. Seal the pastry securely and place each piece seam-side down on the baking tray.
Is cocoa börek made with cocoa powder or chocolate?
Cocoa börek can be made with cocoa powder, chocolate, or both; there is no single fixed filling. Cocoa powder gives a pronounced cocoa taste, while chocolate can make the center richer and softer.
Can you prepare cocoa börek ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble cocoa börek ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. Keep the pastry sealed so it does not dry out, and bake it close to serving time for the best texture.
Can you freeze cocoa börek?
Yes, cocoa börek can be frozen after baking once it has cooled completely. Freeze portions in a well-sealed package, then warm them in the oven after thawing so the pastry does not become limp.
What should you serve with cocoa börek?
Serve cocoa börek with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its sweet cocoa filling. Fresh fruit also works well alongside it, especially if you are serving the pastry as part of a larger brunch or dessert spread.
Cocoa börek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
B3
2.34mg · 15% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Biotin
3.78µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.52mg · 23% DV
Phosphorus
119mg · 17% DV
Sodium
351mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
158mg · 5% DV
Cocoa börek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Cocoa börek
To burn the 344 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 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 Cocoa börek?
Cocoa börek is a sweet take on börek, the flaky pastry associated with Turkish and neighbouring cuisines. Thin sheets of pastry are folded or rolled around a cocoa-based filling; depending on the recipe, that might include sugar, milk or chocolate. There is no single standard filling.
Baked until the layers are crisp, it is soft and cocoa-scented inside. In Turkey, it can be served as a sweet snack or dessert with tea; elsewhere, it works just as well with coffee or as an occasional treat. The pastry and sweet filling make it relatively energy-dense, with a notable contribution from carbohydrates and fat. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller piece and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
How Nutritious Is Cocoa börek?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Cocoa 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 Cocoa börek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Cocoa börek Good For?
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
Cocoa börek Fat Profile
SATURATED
6.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.68g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 38:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (38:1).
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