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Aromatic whole wheat bread made with çemen (fenugreek paste), offering moderate fiber and fat.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of Whole wheat bread with çemen (60 g) has 166 calories. That works out to 276 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.1 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 4.9 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 1 mg of Manganese covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 60 g
166
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
25.1g
· 9% DV
Protein
5.6g
· 11% DV
Fat
4.9g
· 6% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 13% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.9 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.66 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
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) | 30 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 110 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 60 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 75 g | 207 kcal |
| 3 slice (triple) | 90 g | 248 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 331 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 414 kcal |
Calculated from 276 calories per 100 g.
Whole wheat bread with çemen is bread made with a fenugreek-based paste mixed into or spread through the dough. Çemen often includes garlic and spices, so the bread has a savory aroma that plain whole wheat bread does not.
Whole wheat bread with çemen tastes hearty and savory, with an earthy fenugreek flavor and often a noticeable garlic aroma. The intensity varies by recipe, and added pepper can make some versions hot.
To make whole wheat bread with çemen, mix çemen paste into a yeasted whole wheat dough, let the dough rise, then bake it. If the paste is already salty, use less added salt in the dough.
It is often a similar fenugreek-and-garlic mixture, but the recipes are not necessarily identical. Pastırma çemeni is made as a coating, while the version in whole wheat bread is incorporated into the dough.
Many recipes for whole wheat bread with çemen use garlic because it is a common ingredient in çemen paste. However, recipes vary, so garlic is not guaranteed in every loaf.
Whole wheat bread with çemen works well with Turkish-style breakfasts, including cheese, olives, eggs, and tomatoes. Its bold flavor also pairs with soup, but you may prefer simpler toppings so they do not compete with the çemen.
Yes, you can toast whole wheat bread with çemen in a toaster or in a pan. Toasting brings out the bread’s savory aroma; keep an eye on it because the garlic and spices can become overly dark if toasted too long.
Store whole wheat bread with çemen once it has cooled, in a bread box or sealed bag in a cool, dry place. Keep it separate from foods that could pick up its strong garlic and spice aroma.
Yes, whole wheat bread with çemen freezes well. Slice the loaf before freezing and seal the slices in a freezer-safe bag; you can thaw individual slices or toast them straight from frozen.
Whole wheat bread with çemen is not always spicy; its characteristic flavor is usually earthy, savory, and often garlicky. Whether it tastes hot depends on how much chili or other hot pepper the çemen paste contains.
Vitamins
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
B3
2.52mg · 16% DV
Folate
27.6µg · 7% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.96mg · 42% DV
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
141mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Sodium
258mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
153mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 166 calories in 2 slice (medium) (60 g):
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Whole wheat bread with çemen is a hearty loaf made with whole wheat or bran flour and flavoured with çemen, a savoury Turkish paste centred on fenugreek and commonly seasoned with garlic and spices. The paste is also familiar from pastırma, Turkey’s cured beef, and gives the bread a distinctive, aromatic edge.
In Turkey, it works well at breakfast with cheese, olives and tomatoes, or alongside soup; a plain slice is also satisfying with tea. Its bold flavour means you usually don’t need to pile on toppings. The whole-grain base contributes fibre—6.7 g per 100 g—while the çemen adds richness. Pair it with fresh vegetables for a lighter meal, or use it for a simple, savoury sandwich.
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
0.66g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.38g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.