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Protein-rich, lighter baked cheese pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Fit cheese börek has 230 calories. It contains 18 g of carbs, 13 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 255 mg of Phosphorus covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 54 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
230
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
18g
· 7% DV
Protein
13g
· 26% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 31% · Protein 22% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 510 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 13 g | 26% |
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) | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 161 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 130 g | 299 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 345 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 200 g | 460 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 506 kcal |
Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.
Fit cheese börek is a baked pastry made with börek pastry sheets and a cheese filling. Recipes vary, but a lighter version often uses a leaner cheese and baking rather than frying; the “fit” name does not define one fixed recipe.
To make Fit cheese börek, place a cheese filling on pastry sheets, fold or roll them, and bake until golden. Keep the filling fairly dry so the pastry does not turn soggy, and avoid adding more oil than the recipe needs.
A mild, relatively lean cheese that crumbles or spreads easily works well in Fit cheese börek. Feta-style cheese gives a salty, tangy filling, while cottage cheese or ricotta-style cheese makes it milder; drain wetter cheeses before using them.
Fit cheese börek is generally baked, which gives it a lighter finish than deep-fried börek. The name can cover different recipes, so check the cooking method if you are buying it prepared rather than making it at home.
Fit cheese börek is typically made with a lighter cheese filling and baked instead of fried. Regular cheese börek recipes can also be baked, so the difference depends on the recipe rather than a standardized definition of “fit.”
Yes, Fit cheese börek can be eaten for breakfast. Its pastry and cheese make it a substantial option; pair it with fruit or vegetables if you want a meal with more variety than pastry alone.
Fit cheese börek does not cause weight loss on its own, but a baked version may fit more easily into a weight-loss meal plan than a deep-fried pastry. Keep the portion appropriate for your meal, since the pastry still contributes energy.
Yes, you can assemble Fit cheese börek ahead and refrigerate it covered until you are ready to bake. Keeping it covered helps prevent the pastry from drying out; bake it soon after taking it from the refrigerator.
Store leftover Fit cheese börek in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in an oven or toaster oven to bring back some crispness; microwaving warms it quickly but softens the pastry.
Yes, Fit cheese börek can be frozen before or after baking. Freeze pieces separately before transferring them to a sealed container, then bake unbaked pieces from frozen or reheat cooked pieces until hot throughout.
Vitamins
B12
0.72µg · 30% DV
B2
0.28mg · 22% DV
Biotin
5.2µg · 17% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
255mg · 36% DV
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Calcium
245mg · 25% DV
Sodium
510mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
175mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 230 calories in 100 g:
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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.
Fit cheese börek is a lighter take on börek, the Turkish and wider regional pastry made with thin sheets of dough wrapped around a savoury filling. Here, cheese is the centrepiece, and the pastry is baked rather than served as a rich, crisp fried snack. Börek is enjoyed across Turkey and neighbouring regions, while English-speaking diners often encounter it at bakeries, cafés or as part of a shared meal.
Expect a tender, savoury cheese centre with a lightly crisp pastry outside. At 13 g of protein per 100 g, it can make a more filling breakfast or snack than many pastries. Serve it warm with tomatoes and cucumber, or alongside a simple salad for a lighter 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
— 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
5.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.