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Fried filo pastry roll with cheese filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cylindrical börek roll (45 g) has 143 calories. That works out to 318 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.5 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 11.1 µg of Selenium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
143
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
12.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 13% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 259 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
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) | 45 g | 143 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 65 g | 207 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 286 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 318 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 135 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 636 kcal |
Calculated from 318 calories per 100 g.
A cylindrical börek roll is a savory pastry made by wrapping thin filo-style pastry around a filling and shaping it into a tube. The common version has cheese inside, and it is often fried until crisp.
To make a cylindrical börek roll, place a modest amount of filling on a sheet of pastry, fold in the sides, and roll it tightly. Seal the edge, then fry or bake until golden and crisp.
Yes, you can bake a cylindrical börek roll instead of frying it. Brush or lightly spray the rolls with oil and bake until golden; the result is usually less oily, though its crust may differ from the fried version.
A cylindrical börek roll can burst when it is overfilled, loosely sealed, or cooked in oil that is too hot. Leave room for the filling, secure the pastry edge well, and keep the oil at a steady heat.
Yes, cylindrical börek rolls can be frozen uncooked. Freeze them in a single layer first so they do not stick together, then store them in a sealed container; bake from frozen or handle carefully if frying.
Reheat a cylindrical börek roll in an oven or skillet to bring back some crispness. A microwave is quicker but tends to soften the pastry, so use it only when texture matters less.
Serve a cylindrical börek roll with a fresh salad, sliced vegetables, or a yogurt-based dip. These lighter sides complement the rich pastry, while a tomato or pepper dip adds a sharper contrast to the cheese filling.
Cylindrical börek rolls can also be filled with seasoned spinach, potato, or minced meat. Keep the filling fairly dry and cool before wrapping; wet or hot mixtures can soften the pastry and make the rolls harder to seal.
The cylindrical börek roll belongs to the broader börek tradition associated with Turkish and Ottoman cooking. Börek comes in many shapes and regional versions, so there is not one agreed-upon inventor or single origin for this particular roll.
A homemade cylindrical börek roll lets you choose the pastry, filling, and cooking method, while ready-made versions vary by producer and may use prepared ingredients. Check the package directions for cooking and storage, since products are not all made alike.
Vitamins
Biotin
2.75µg · 9% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
Vitamin E
1.22mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Sodium
259mg · 11% DV
Calcium
98mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
61mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 143 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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A cylindrical börek roll is a Turkish savoury pastry made by wrapping cheese in thin filo-style dough, rolling it into a tube and frying it. The pastry turns crisp and golden while the filling stays soft, with a pleasantly savoury contrast between the two.
In Turkey, it is often served hot at breakfast or with tea, and also makes an easy snack or part of a spread. Outside its home region, it works well as a shareable appetiser; fresh tomatoes, cucumber or salad balance its richness. With 18.6 g of fat per 100 g, it is filling, so a smaller portion alongside vegetables can make for a lighter meal.
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.
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.
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
2.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 44.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (44.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.