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Naturally leavened ancient-grain bread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Einkorn sourdough bread (35 g) has 85 calories. That works out to 242 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.4 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 35 g
85
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
16.4g
· 6% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 77% · Protein 15% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.12 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.4 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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 slice (medium) | 35 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 97 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 121 kcal |
| 2 slice (double) | 70 g | 169 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 194 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 242 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 500 g | 1210 kcal |
Calculated from 242 calories per 100 g.
It can fit into a balanced diet. Karakılçık is a traditional Turkish wheat, not einkorn, and the bread’s fibre and nutrient content depend partly on whether the flour is whole grain and what else goes into the loaf.
Yes. It contains carbohydrates, so it can raise blood sugar. Sourdough fermentation may change how quickly carbohydrates are digested, but it does not make the bread blood-sugar-neutral; pairing it with protein and vegetables can make a meal more balanced.
No. Karakılçık and einkorn are different traditional wheat types. The Turkish name for this bread identifies Karakılçık flour, so it should not be assumed to be made with einkorn just because some translations use that name.
The main difference is the grain: Karakılçık sourdough uses flour from Karakılçık wheat, while regular sourdough may use modern wheat or a blend. The taste, crumb, and nutrition also depend on the flour extraction and the baker’s method.
Its crumb can be dense because of the flour’s characteristics, dough hydration, or fermentation and shaping choices. A loaf that is compact is not necessarily spoiled; a gummy interior, however, can mean it needed more baking or cooling time.
It typically has a tangy, wheaty flavour from the sourdough fermentation and Karakılçık flour. The exact taste varies with fermentation time and flour type, so some loaves are mild while others have a more pronounced sourness.
Keep Karakılçık sourdough bread in a bread box or paper bag at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Refrigeration can make bread stale faster. If you see mould, discard the whole loaf rather than cutting away the visible patch.
Yes. Slice the loaf before freezing and seal the slices in a freezer-safe bag so you can thaw only what you need. Toast slices straight from frozen or let them thaw at room temperature.
Its tangy flavour pairs well with cheese, eggs, soups, and roasted vegetables. Toasting brings out the grain’s flavour; for a simple breakfast, add eggs or cheese rather than relying only on a sweet spread.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
1.33mg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.43µg · 5% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.51mg · 22% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
72mg · 10% DV
Sodium
151mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
74mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 85 calories in 1 slice (medium) (35 g):
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Karakılçık sourdough bread is a naturally leavened loaf made with flour from karakılçık, a traditional Turkish wheat. It has a tangy note from the sourdough and a more pronounced, earthy grain flavour than many soft white loaves.
The crumb is often fairly close-textured, with a crisp crust. In Turkey, it may be served at breakfast or alongside soups and home-cooked meals; it also works well for toast and sandwiches. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some fibre and plant protein: 100 g provides 4.2 g of fibre. Pair a slice with eggs, tomatoes or olive oil for a simple, filling 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.
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
✓ 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
0.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.