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A thin, square, golden-brown flaky pastry with crisp layered edges, filled with pale cream and finely chopped green pistachios, and scattered with more pistachio pieces on top.

Gaziantep katmer Calories

Traditional flaky pastry dessert made with thin dough, pistachios, clotted cream and sugar

CALORIES · 100 G

430kcal

GI

62medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

185mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Gaziantep katmer (180 g) has 774 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 65.7 g of carbs, 15.3 g of protein, 51.3 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Copper covers 64% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Gaziantep katmer Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 180 g

774

KCAL / 180G

Carbs

65.7g

· 24% DV

Protein

15.3g

· 31% DV

Fat

51.3g

· 66% DV

Fiber

5g

· 18% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 33% · Protein 8% · Fat 59%

Gaziantep katmer nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (180 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories774 kcal
Total fat51.3 g66%
Saturated fat20.16 g101%
Trans fat0.72 g
Sodium378 mg16%
Total carbohydrate65.7 g24%
Fiber5 g18%
Protein15.3 g31%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Gaziantep katmer?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)180 g774 kcal
0.25 piece (quarter)45 g194 kcal
1 slice (thin)60 g258 kcal
1 piece (small)90 g387 kcal
1 slice (thick)90 g387 kcal
½ piece (half)90 g387 kcal
100 g100 g430 kcal
1 serving (medium)150 g645 kcal
1 serving (large)240 g1032 kcal
1 piece (large)260 g1118 kcal

Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gaziantep katmer

What is Gaziantep katmer made of?

Gaziantep katmer is made with very thin pastry layered with pistachios, clotted cream and sugar. It is baked until the outside turns crisp while the filling stays soft and creamy.

Is Gaziantep katmer the same as other kinds of katmer?

No. Gaziantep katmer is a sweet pastry filled with pistachios, clotted cream and sugar, while katmer elsewhere can be plain or savoury. The name refers to a layered preparation, but fillings and serving styles vary by region.

How is Gaziantep katmer traditionally made?

Gaziantep katmer is traditionally made by stretching dough very thin, adding clotted cream, sugar and pistachios, then folding it into layers. It is baked at high heat, often in a stone oven, to crisp the pastry.

Why is Gaziantep katmer associated with pistachios?

Gaziantep katmer features pistachios because the nut is a defining ingredient in this regional dessert, alongside clotted cream and sugar. The pistachios add a distinct flavour and texture to the thin, crisp pastry.

Is Gaziantep katmer eaten for breakfast or dessert?

Gaziantep katmer is eaten both as a dessert and as a traditional breakfast in Gaziantep. It is commonly served warm, sometimes with tea, and shared rather than treated as an everyday savoury breakfast.

Can you make Gaziantep katmer at home?

Yes, you can make Gaziantep katmer at home, although stretching the dough thin without tearing it takes practice. Add clotted cream, sugar and pistachios between the layers, fold the pastry and bake it until crisp.

Can Gaziantep katmer be made without clotted cream?

Yes, you can make a variation of Gaziantep katmer without clotted cream, but it will not have the traditional creamy filling. Use a thick, mild cream substitute and expect some difference in flavour and texture.

How do you reheat Gaziantep katmer and keep it crisp?

Reheat Gaziantep katmer in an oven or a dry pan so the pastry can crisp again. Avoid covering it while heating, since trapped steam softens the layers; microwaving also tends to make the pastry chewy.

Can Gaziantep katmer be frozen?

Yes, Gaziantep katmer can be frozen in an airtight wrap, though its pastry may lose some crispness after thawing. Reheat it in the oven to improve the texture; a microwave is more likely to soften the layers.

Is Gaziantep katmer a healthy dessert?

Gaziantep katmer is a rich pastry dessert made with sugar, clotted cream and pistachios, so it is best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple. A smaller piece can be a practical way to enjoy it.

Gaziantep katmer Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin A

324µg · 36% DV

B12

0.63µg · 26% DV

B2

0.32mg · 25% DV

Biotin

7.2µg · 24% DV

Minerals

Copper

0.58mg · 64% DV

Phosphorus

279mg · 40% DV

Manganese

0.76mg · 33% DV

Selenium

15µg · 27% DV

Sodium

378mg · 16% DV

Potassium ⭐

333mg · 10% DV

Gaziantep katmer Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

62
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

41.4
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Gaziantep katmer

To burn the 774 calories in 1 piece (medium) (180 g):

🚶

191min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

79min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

105min

Cycling

🏊

90min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Gaziantep katmer?

Gaziantep katmer is a regional pastry from southeastern Turkey, made by filling thin dough with pistachios, clotted cream and sugar, then folding and baking it. In Gaziantep it is famously served warm for breakfast; elsewhere it is often enjoyed as a dessert or a special treat. The layers bake crisp, while the filling stays soft and creamy, with a sweet pistachio flavour. Tea or milk makes a simple accompaniment.

With its rich cream and nut filling, it is an energy-dense pastry rather than an everyday light breakfast. A smaller piece, shared alongside fresh fruit or an unsweetened drink, can make for a more balanced serving.

How Nutritious Is Gaziantep katmer?

Nutrient density

Low

32/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

27/ 100

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.

Is Gaziantep katmer Processed?

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.

Does Gaziantep katmer Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts yes
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Gaziantep katmer Good For?

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

Gaziantep katmer Fat Profile

SATURATED

20.16g

MONOUNSATURATED

17.64g

POLYUNSATURATED

7.56g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 50.1:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (50.1:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.