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Güllaç Börek Calories
Traditional sweet pastry made with milk-soaked gullac sheets, typically layered with nuts
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Güllaç Börek (120 g) has 200 calories. That works out to 167 calories per 100 g. It contains 27 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 129.6 mg of Phosphorus covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Güllaç Börek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
200
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
27g
· 10% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 14% · Fat 32%
Güllaç Börek nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 4.92 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% |
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 Güllaç Börek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 95 g | 159 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 167 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 140 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 240 g | 401 kcal |
Calculated from 167 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Güllaç Börek
What is Güllaç Börek?
Güllaç Börek is a Turkish sweet made by layering delicate güllaç sheets softened with milk, often with nuts between the layers. Unlike a savory börek, it is served as a dessert and is usually eaten chilled.
How do you make Güllaç Börek?
To make Güllaç Börek, briefly moisten the güllaç sheets with warm milk, layer them with a nut filling, and let the assembled dessert chill until set. Handle the sheets gently, since they soften quickly once they absorb the milk.
How is Güllaç Börek different from güllaç?
Güllaç Börek is a layered, börek-style variation made with the same milk-absorbing sheets used for güllaç. Classic güllaç is generally assembled as a milk-soaked dessert, while the börek version emphasizes a layered filling and portions cut like a pastry.
What are the sheets in Güllaç Börek made from?
Güllaç Börek uses güllaç sheets, traditionally made from a thin starch-and-water mixture dried into delicate rounds. They are not ordinary filo pastry: their porous texture lets them soften quickly when brushed or sprinkled with milk.
Why does Güllaç Börek turn mushy?
Güllaç Börek turns mushy when its sheets are soaked too long or covered with excessive milk. Moisten each sheet briefly rather than leaving it submerged, then chill the assembled dessert so it can set without becoming waterlogged.
What nuts are used in Güllaç Börek?
Walnuts are a common filling for Güllaç Börek, while pistachios and hazelnuts also work well. Chop the nuts finely enough to spread evenly between the fragile sheets, and reserve some for a simple garnish if desired.
Is Güllaç Börek served hot or cold?
Güllaç Börek is normally served cold, after chilling. Cooling helps the milk-softened layers hold together when sliced, and the dessert is often finished with chopped nuts, pomegranate seeds, or another light garnish.
Is Güllaç Börek a Ramadan dessert?
Yes, Güllaç Börek can be served during Ramadan, including after iftar. Güllaç desserts are especially associated with Ramadan in Turkey, and this layered variation can be prepared ahead and kept chilled until serving.
Can you make Güllaç Börek ahead of time?
Yes, Güllaç Börek can be assembled ahead and refrigerated so the sheets absorb the milk and the layers settle. Keep it covered to prevent it from drying out or picking up odors, and add delicate garnishes shortly before serving.
Can you freeze Güllaç Börek?
Freezing Güllaç Börek is not recommended. The milk-softened sheets can release moisture as the dessert thaws, leaving the layers soggy and difficult to slice; refrigeration is a better way to keep it until serving.
Güllaç Börek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B12
0.26µg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Vitamin A
69.6µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
130mg · 19% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
Sodium
114mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
142mg · 4% DV
Güllaç Börek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Güllaç Börek
To burn the 200 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
What is Güllaç Börek?
Güllaç börek is a Turkish sweet made by softening thin güllaç sheets in milk and arranging them in layers, usually with walnuts or pistachios between them. Güllaç is closely associated with Ramadan in Turkey, and this börek-style version is served as a dessert at home or from bakeries.
It is typically enjoyed chilled, often after iftar, though it also works as a sweet alongside afternoon tea. The milk and nuts contribute some protein and fat, while the pastry sheets and sweetening make carbohydrates a main part of its nutritional profile; it has 6 g of protein per 100 g. For a lighter finish to a meal, serve a modest slice with fresh fruit.
How Nutritious Is Güllaç Börek?
Nutrient density
Low
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
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 Güllaç Börek 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 Güllaç Börek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Güllaç Börek 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
Güllaç Börek Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.5:1).
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