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Eggplant güllaç börek Calories
Savory börek made with güllaç sheets and eggplant
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Eggplant güllaç börek (140 g) has 255 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.1 g of carbs, 6.4 g of protein, 12.5 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Eggplant güllaç börek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
255
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
29.1g
· 11% DV
Protein
6.4g
· 13% DV
Fat
12.5g
· 16% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 10% · Fat 44%
Eggplant güllaç börek nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (140 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.5 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.94 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 336 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% |
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 Eggplant güllaç börek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 70 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 164 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 110 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 160 g | 291 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 200 g | 364 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 437 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eggplant güllaç börek
What is eggplant güllaç börek?
Eggplant güllaç börek is a savory layered pastry made with delicate güllaç sheets and cooked eggplant filling. It uses sheets better known for Turkish güllaç dessert in a börek-style preparation, rather than serving them with the dessert’s sweet milk mixture.
How do you make eggplant güllaç börek?
To make eggplant güllaç börek, layer lightly moistened güllaç sheets with cooked eggplant filling, then bake until the top is golden. Keep the sheets just moist enough to bend, since soaking them can make the finished börek soft and heavy.
Is eggplant güllaç börek sweet or savoury?
Eggplant güllaç börek is savoury, not a sweet güllaç dessert. Its eggplant filling and börek-style layers give it a meal-like flavour; recipes may use different seasonings, but they do not rely on the usual sweet milk-and-sugar treatment.
What are the güllaç sheets in eggplant güllaç börek made of?
The güllaç sheets in eggplant güllaç börek are very thin, brittle starch-based sheets traditionally used in Turkish desserts. Their delicate texture is why recipes moisten them before layering, but they need less liquid than many sturdier pastry sheets.
Can you use regular phyllo instead of güllaç sheets in eggplant güllaç börek?
Yes, phyllo can make a similar eggplant börek, but it will not have the same delicate texture as eggplant güllaç börek made with güllaç sheets. Phyllo is usually layered with fat rather than softened with liquid, so follow a phyllo-specific method.
How should you prepare eggplant for eggplant güllaç börek?
Cook the eggplant for eggplant güllaç börek until tender and let excess moisture evaporate before layering it. A watery filling can soak the thin sheets and make the börek difficult to slice; sautéing it with onion is a common home-style approach.
Why does eggplant güllaç börek turn soggy?
Eggplant güllaç börek turns soggy when its sheets absorb too much liquid or the eggplant filling releases excess water during baking. Moisten the sheets lightly and cook the filling until it is no longer watery before assembling the layers.
What can you serve with eggplant güllaç börek?
Serve eggplant güllaç börek with plain yogurt, a crisp salad, or both. Their cool, fresh flavours balance the soft pastry and cooked eggplant without competing with the börek’s savoury filling.
Can you assemble eggplant güllaç börek ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble eggplant güllaç börek ahead, but the sheets continue absorbing moisture as it rests. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and bake it near serving time for a better chance of keeping distinct layers.
How do you store leftover eggplant güllaç börek?
Store leftover eggplant güllaç börek covered in the refrigerator rather than leaving it out for an extended period. Reheat it in an oven or skillet to bring back some crispness; reheating in a microwave tends to soften the sheets further.
Eggplant güllaç börek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
1.54mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.8µg · 9% DV
Vitamin E
1.26mg · 8% DV
B5
0.39mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
109mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Sodium
336mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
231mg · 7% DV
Eggplant güllaç börek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Eggplant güllaç börek
To burn the 255 calories in 1 piece (medium) (140 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
What is Eggplant güllaç börek?
Eggplant güllaç börek is a savoury Turkish pastry made by layering delicate güllaç sheets with cooked eggplant. Güllaç sheets are best known in Turkey as the base for a Ramadan dessert, but here they take the place of pastry layers; the filling and exact preparation can vary from kitchen to kitchen.
The sheets soften around the filling, while the baked top and edges can turn lightly crisp. It works as a snack with tea or as part of a light meal with salad or yoghurt. Eggplant adds some fibre, though the dish also gets much of its substance from the sheets and cooking fat. For a lighter plate, pair a modest piece with fresh vegetables.
How Nutritious Is Eggplant güllaç börek?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Eggplant güllaç 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 Eggplant güllaç börek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Eggplant güllaç börek Good For?
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
Eggplant güllaç börek Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 44.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (44.3:1).
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