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Homemade açma Calories
Soft, yeasted homemade Turkish pastry bread
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Homemade açma (90 g) has 320 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 43 g of carbs, 8 g of protein, 13.1 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of B1 covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Homemade açma Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
320
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
43g
· 16% DV
Protein
8g
· 16% DV
Fat
13.1g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 10% · Fat 37%
Homemade açma nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.1 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.69 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 387 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
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 Homemade açma?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 320 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 75 g | 267 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 427 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 463 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 534 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 641 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade açma
What is homemade açma?
Homemade açma is a soft, yeasted Turkish bread roll, commonly shaped into a ring. Its enriched dough often includes milk, egg, and oil or butter, giving it a tender, rich texture rather than the chewy crust of a plain loaf.
What ingredients are used in homemade açma?
Homemade açma is typically made with flour, yeast, milk or water, egg, salt, a little sugar, and oil or butter. Recipes vary, and sesame or nigella seeds may be added on top, but they are not essential.
How is homemade açma different from simit?
Homemade açma is soft and rich because its dough is enriched with fat and often dairy or egg. Simit is a chewier, crustier bread ring, usually coated with sesame and traditionally dipped in molasses before baking.
How do you shape homemade açma into rings?
To shape homemade açma, roll each piece of dough into a rope, then twist or coil it into a ring and pinch the ends together. Let the shaped rolls rise before baking so they keep a light, soft interior.
Why does homemade açma turn out dense?
Homemade açma can turn dense if the yeast is inactive, the dough is too dry, or the shaped rolls do not get enough time to rise. Keep the dough soft and allow it to become visibly puffy before baking.
What should you serve with homemade açma?
Homemade açma pairs well with Turkish breakfast staples such as cheese, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber, plus tea. Its rich, soft crumb also works as a snack on its own or alongside soup.
Can you freeze homemade açma?
Yes, homemade açma freezes well. Let the rolls cool completely, wrap them individually or separate them with baking paper, and seal them in a freezer-safe bag; thaw and warm briefly before serving.
How long does homemade açma stay fresh?
Homemade açma is best on the day it is baked. Once cool, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature; it usually remains pleasant the next day, though the soft crumb gradually dries out.
Can homemade açma be made without butter?
Yes, homemade açma can be made with neutral oil instead of butter. The flavor will be less buttery, but the rolls can still be soft; use enough fat to keep the dough supple and avoid adding excess flour.
Can people with diabetes eat homemade açma?
People with diabetes can include homemade açma in a meal, but its flour-based dough may raise blood glucose. Pairing a modest portion with protein and fiber can make the meal more balanced; follow your clinician’s individual meal guidance.
Homemade açma Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.38mg · 32% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
B3
3.24mg · 20% DV
Folate
70.2µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Sodium
387mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Iron
2.43mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
106mg · 3% DV
Homemade açma Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Homemade açma
To burn the 320 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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Cycling
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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 Homemade açma?
Homemade açma is a soft Turkish yeasted bread, made from dough shaped by hand and enriched in many home recipes with ingredients such as oil, milk or egg. Its shape and exact recipe vary, but it is known for a tender, rich crumb.
In Turkey, açma is a familiar breakfast choice and is often enjoyed with tea; it also makes an easy snack between meals. Cheese, olives and fresh vegetables are natural companions. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich pastry, with a notable contribution from fat, and provides 356 kcal per 100 g. For a more balanced, lighter meal, serve a smaller piece with vegetables and a protein-rich side.
How Nutritious Is Homemade açma?
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 Homemade açma Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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 Homemade açma Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade açma 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
Homemade açma Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.07g
Omega 6:3 ratio 37.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (37.8:1).
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