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Provides protein and calcium from cheese, but is high in fat and calories due to frying.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Fried cheese and kashar sigara börek (90 g) has 299 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.9 g of carbs, 10.9 g of protein, 18.5 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 235.8 mg of Phosphorus covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 90 g
299
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
22.9g
· 8% DV
Protein
10.9g
· 22% DV
Fat
18.5g
· 24% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 30% · Protein 14% · Fat 56%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.5 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 6.75 g | 34% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 563 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% |
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) | 40 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 83 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 55 g | 183 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 60 g | 199 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 90 g | 299 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 4 piece (medium) | 120 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 498 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Fried cheese and kashar sigara börek is made by wrapping cheese, usually kashar with or without white cheese, in thin yufka pastry. The narrow rolls are sealed and traditionally fried until crisp and golden.
To make fried cheese and kashar sigara börek, place a small amount of grated cheese near the wide end of a triangular yufka sheet, roll it tightly, seal the tip with water, and fry until golden.
Fried cheese and kashar sigara börek usually leaks when the rolls are overfilled, loosely wrapped, or poorly sealed. Use finely grated cheese, leave room at the edges, and press the pastry tip firmly closed before frying.
Yes, fried cheese and kashar sigara börek can be baked or cooked in an air fryer instead of deep-fried. Lightly brush or spray the rolls with oil so the pastry browns; check early, as thin yufka cooks quickly.
Fried cheese and kashar sigara börek is a Turkish-style roll made with thin yufka and a cheese filling, often kashar. Spring rolls usually use different wrappers and fillings, so their texture and seasoning are not the same.
Fried cheese and kashar sigara börek is often served hot as a snack or appetizer. Pair it with a fresh salad, olives, or a yogurt-based dip; tea is a familiar accompaniment in Turkey.
Yes, you can freeze fried cheese and kashar sigara börek while the rolls are still uncooked. Freeze them separately on a tray first, then transfer them to a sealed container; cook from frozen so the pastry does not thaw soggy.
Keep fried cheese and kashar sigara börek crisp by draining it on a wire rack rather than stacking it or covering it while hot. Trapped steam softens the pastry; reheat cooled rolls in an oven or air fryer.
Yes, mozzarella can replace kashar in fried cheese and kashar sigara börek, though it is wetter and may leak more easily. Drain fresh mozzarella well, use a modest amount, and seal each roll firmly.
Fried cheese and kashar sigara börek is a Turkish take on börek, the wider family of filled pastries found across the region. Its name refers to the thin, cigar-like shape of the rolled yufka.
Vitamins
B12
0.65µg · 27% DV
B2
0.23mg · 18% DV
Vitamin E
2.34mg · 16% DV
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
236mg · 34% DV
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Calcium
275mg · 28% DV
Sodium
563mg · 24% DV
Potassium ⭐
133mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 299 calories in 3 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Fried cheese and kashar sigara börek is made by rolling cheese in thin yufka pastry into slender, cigar-shaped parcels and frying them. It is a familiar Turkish snack, made at home and served in cafés and restaurants.
The pastry turns crisp and golden while the filling becomes soft and melty, with kashar giving it a pleasantly stretchy texture. In Turkey, it is served hot as a meze, a tea-time bite or part of a breakfast spread; elsewhere, it works well as a party starter or savoury snack. The cheese contributes protein and calcium, but frying makes it relatively rich in fat and calories. For a lighter version, bake the rolls and serve with fresh vegetables or a simple salad.
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.
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.
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
6.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.