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Fried spinach and cheese pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fried spinach paçanga börek (75 g) has 229 calories. That works out to 305 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 91.5 µg of Vitamin K covers 76% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
229
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
22g
· 8% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
12.8g
· 16% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 38% · Protein 11% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 229 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.45 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 409 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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) | 75 g | 229 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 137 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 275 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 305 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 336 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 458 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 458 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 225 g | 686 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 225 g | 686 kcal |
Calculated from 305 calories per 100 g.
Fried spinach paçanga börek is a Turkish pastry roll filled with spinach and cheese, wrapped in thin pastry and fried until crisp. Recipes vary, and some versions also include pastırma, tomato, or peppers.
Fried spinach paçanga börek is usually made with thin yufka or pastry sheets, spinach, and a melting cheese such as kaşar. Some recipes add pastırma or vegetables, so the filling is not identical everywhere.
Fried spinach paçanga börek uses spinach as a main part of its filling. Traditional paçanga is more often associated with pastırma, kaşar cheese, and tomato or pepper, although household recipes can differ.
Keep the filling relatively dry, roll the pastry snugly, and seal the final edge with a little water or flour paste. Place each fried spinach paçanga börek seam-side down in the pan so the seal sets first.
Lightly sautéing spinach and squeezing or draining off excess liquid helps keep fried spinach paçanga börek crisp. Raw spinach can be used, but it releases moisture as it cooks and may soften the pastry or loosen the roll.
Yes, fried spinach paçanga börek can be cooked in an air fryer or oven instead of deep-fried. Brush or spray the pastry lightly with oil to encourage browning, and adjust cooking time to the size of the rolls and your appliance.
Serve fried spinach paçanga börek with a crisp salad, yogurt dip, or cacık, a Turkish yogurt and cucumber dish. It also works as a snack with tea or as part of a larger spread alongside soup and other meze.
Yes, you can assemble fried spinach paçanga börek ahead and refrigerate it briefly before cooking. Keep the rolls covered and the filling drained; for longer storage, freeze them uncooked so the pastry does not turn soggy.
Fried spinach paçanga börek keeps for up to 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Let it cool before storing, and reheat it in an oven, skillet, or air fryer to bring back some crispness.
Yes, freeze fried spinach paçanga börek before frying for the best texture. Arrange the uncooked rolls separately until firm, then transfer them to a sealed freezer bag; cook from frozen and allow extra time for the centers to heat through.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
91.5µg · 76% DV
Vitamin E
2.1mg · 14% DV
Folate
55.5µg · 14% DV
Vitamin A
116.25µg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
134mg · 19% DV
Sodium
409mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
191mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 229 calories in 1 piece (medium) (75 g):
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Fried spinach paçanga börek is a spinach-and-cheese-filled take on paçanga börek, a Turkish pastry wrapped in thin yufka and fried. The best-known version is often filled with pastırma, but this variation puts spinach at the centre instead.
It has a crisp, golden shell and a soft, savoury filling, and is usually served hot. In Turkey, paçanga börek is a popular snack or starter; this version also works for a substantial breakfast or alongside tea. It is fairly rich for a small pastry, with 305 kcal per 100 g. Serve it with fresh salad or yoghurt to add a lighter, refreshing contrast.
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
3.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 34.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (34.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.