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Sesame-crusted simit served with cream cheese; provides carbohydrates and fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of Simit with cream cheese (140 g) has 498 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 59.9 g of carbs, 14.6 g of protein, 22.5 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 25.2 µg of Selenium covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 140 g
498
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
59.9g
· 22% DV
Protein
14.6g
· 29% DV
Fat
22.5g
· 29% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 12% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 498 kcal | |
| Total fat | 22.5 g | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.28 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.28 g | |
| Sodium | 728 mg | 32% |
| Total carbohydrate | 59.9 g | 22% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% |
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 (whole) | 140 g | 498 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 70 g | 249 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 110 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 498 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 170 g | 605 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 712 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 280 g | 997 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Simit with cream cheese is a sesame-crusted Turkish bread ring served with a spread of cream cheese. It is commonly eaten as a quick breakfast or snack; the simit is traditionally baked first, then split and spread.
To make simit with cream cheese, slice a fresh simit horizontally and spread plain cream cheese inside. For a crisp exterior, warm the simit before adding the cheese rather than heating the assembled sandwich.
No. Simit with cream cheese uses a Turkish bread ring coated in sesame, while a bagel is typically boiled before baking and has a denser, chewier crumb. Both can be served with cream cheese, but their breads taste and feel different.
Simit with cream cheese pairs well with sliced tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and tea for a simple breakfast. Fresh herbs or a boiled egg can also make it a more substantial meal without covering up the sesame flavor.
Yes, but toast the simit before spreading on the cream cheese. Heating the assembled simit can make the cheese overly soft and the bread soggy; warm the cut halves in a pan or oven, then add the spread.
Store assembled simit with cream cheese in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it soon. Cream cheese needs refrigeration, while the bread can lose its crispness; warming the simit separately before serving can improve its texture.
Yes, but freezing the simit and cream cheese separately gives a better texture. Freeze the plain simit, thaw and warm it, then add fresh cream cheese; the spread may become grainy or watery after freezing and thawing.
You can prepare simit with cream cheese ahead, but assemble it shortly before eating for the best texture. If you need to prep early, keep the simit and cream cheese separate so the bread does not soften.
People with diabetes can eat simit with cream cheese, but the bread’s carbohydrates can raise blood sugar. Portion size and the rest of the meal matter, so follow your clinician’s or dietitian’s advice if you have an individual glucose-management plan.
Simit with cream cheese does not cause weight gain on its own, but frequent large portions can add substantially to overall food intake. Pairing it with vegetables and choosing it instead of, rather than alongside, other bread can help balance a meal.
Vitamins
B1
0.34mg · 28% DV
B3
4.06mg · 25% DV
B2
0.27mg · 21% DV
Folate
75.6µg · 19% DV
Minerals
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Manganese
0.73mg · 32% DV
Sodium
728mg · 32% DV
Phosphorus
199mg · 28% DV
Potassium ⭐
193mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 498 calories in 1 piece (whole) (140 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Simit with cream cheese pairs Turkey’s familiar ring-shaped, sesame-crusted bread with a smooth layer of cream cheese. Simit is a popular bakery and street-food staple in Turkey, often bought fresh from a bakery or a street vendor. Its crust is pleasantly chewy with a toasty sesame flavour, while the filling adds a cool, creamy contrast. It works as a quick breakfast, a snack with tea, or an easy bite on the go; outside Turkey, it also makes a handy alternative to a bagel.
The combination is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with some protein. For a fresher, lighter-feeling meal, serve it with tomato, cucumber or other crisp vegetables, or use a modest amount of cream cheese.
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.
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.
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
7.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 62:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (62:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.