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Traditional Turkish savory pastry with emmer flour and dill
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Emmer dill pogaca (50 g) has 155 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 19 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
155
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
19g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 10% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 155 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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) | 50 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 186 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 248 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 372 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
Emmer dill pogaca is a Turkish savory pastry made with emmer flour and dill. It may be baked plain or with a filling, and is commonly served for breakfast or alongside tea as a snack.
Emmer dill pogaca uses emmer flour and dill, while regular pogaca often uses refined wheat flour and may contain no herbs. The flour and added dill give this version a distinct, earthy flavor and a different crumb from many standard recipes.
Yes, you can make a similar pastry with all-purpose flour, but it will no longer have the characteristic emmer flavor or texture. Since different flours absorb liquid differently, add the liquid gradually and stop when the dough is soft rather than stiff.
Emmer dill pogaca can turn dense if the dough is overworked, has too much flour, or does not rise enough in a yeast-based recipe. Mix only until combined, keep the dough soft, and allow yeast dough enough time to puff before baking.
White cheese or lor-style curd cheese pairs especially well with the dill in Emmer dill pogaca. Use a fairly firm filling and avoid overfilling, so it stays inside the pastry as it bakes. The pastry can also be made without a filling.
Fresh dill gives Emmer dill pogaca a brighter, more pronounced herbal flavor, while dried dill works when fresh herbs are unavailable. If using fresh dill, wash it and dry it thoroughly before chopping so excess water does not make the dough wet.
Yes, you can prepare yeast-based Emmer dill pogaca dough ahead and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator, covered. Bring it toward room temperature before shaping. For a baking-powder version, prepare and bake it promptly so the leavening stays effective.
Let Emmer dill pogaca cool completely, then keep it in an airtight container to limit drying. It is best eaten fresh; refrigerate leftovers if they contain a moist cheese filling, and warm them briefly in the oven to refresh the texture.
Yes, Emmer dill pogaca freezes well once fully cooled. Wrap the pieces airtight to prevent freezer burn, then thaw them before serving. A short reheat in the oven helps restore a pleasant exterior; avoid freezing and thawing the same pieces repeatedly.
Serve Emmer dill pogaca with tea, olives, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, or cheese for a Turkish-style breakfast or snack. If the pastry already has a rich filling, pair it with fresh vegetables rather than another heavy side.
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
1.05mg · 7% DV
Vitamin E
0.6mg · 4% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Sodium
185mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
60mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Siyez unlu dereotlu poğaça—a Turkish savoury pastry made with siyez (einkorn) flour and dill—is baked until tender, often with a lightly golden crust. The flour brings a gently nutty flavour, while dill adds a fresh, herbal note. The on-file name “Emmer dill pogaca” is not quite accurate: siyez is einkorn, not emmer.
In Turkey, poğaça is a familiar breakfast or tea-time bite, and it also travels well as a snack. You can serve it with sliced tomato and cucumber, or alongside a simple soup for a light meal. It provides 4.5 g of fibre per 100 g, though it is still a pastry, so pair it with fresh produce if you want a less rich plate.
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
— 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
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.