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Rich, high-fat savory pastry with cheese and dill
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça (85 g) has 333 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.4 g of carbs, 8.7 g of protein, 20.1 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 18.7 µg of Selenium covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
High-fat cheese and dill poğaça is a Turkish savoury pastry made with a rich dough and cheese and dill, either mixed in or tucked inside. Depending on the recipe, it can be soft and puffy or more crumbly, with salty cheese balanced by dill’s fresh, herbal flavour.
In Turkey, it is a familiar choice for breakfast, tea time or a quick snack; Turkish bakeries and cafés abroad also serve it with tea or coffee. The cheese adds some protein, but this is an energy-dense pastry with substantial fat and relatively little fibre. Pair a smaller piece with fresh vegetables or soup for a lighter meal.
Selected: 100 g
392
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
35.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
10.2g
· 20% DV
Fat
23.6g
· 30% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 10% · Fat 54%
Vitamins
Biotin
9.2µg · 31% DV
B1
0.32mg · 27% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
B12
0.52µg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
22µg · 40% DV
Phosphorus
225mg · 32% DV
Sodium
710mg · 31% DV
Calcium
210mg · 21% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 392 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.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
10.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.3:1).
High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça is a Turkish savory pastry filled with cheese and flavored with dill. Its rich dough gives it a tender, substantial texture, and it is commonly eaten as a snack or alongside tea.
High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça is made by mixing cheese and chopped dill into a rich pastry dough, shaping portions, and baking them until golden. Handle the dough gently and avoid overfilling each piece so the seams stay closed.
High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça can turn dense when too much flour is worked into the dough or the dough is overmixed. Keep it soft rather than adding flour until it feels firm, and allow shaped pieces to rest before baking.
Crumbly white cheese works well in High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça because it gives the filling a distinct savory flavor without becoming too runny. Drain moist cheese first; grated melting cheese creates a softer, stretchier center.
Yes, High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça freezes well after baking. Let the pastries cool completely, freeze them separately before packing them together, and reheat from thawed in the oven to refresh the outside.
Store High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça in an airtight container once it has cooled completely. Keep it in a cool place if you will eat it soon; refrigerate it for longer storage, then warm it before serving.
Reheat High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça in an oven rather than covering it in the microwave. The dry heat warms the cheese and restores a little crispness to the pastry; check it often so it does not dry out.
Yes, you can make High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça lighter by using less fat in the dough and a restrained amount of cheese. Reducing the fat too much changes the pastry’s characteristic tender texture, so adjust gradually.
Yes, you can prepare High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça dough ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Let it lose some of its chill before shaping or baking, so it is easier to handle and bakes more evenly.
High-Fat Cheese and Dill Poğaça pairs well with black tea, olives, sliced tomatoes, and cucumber. For a simple Turkish-style breakfast, serve it warm with fresh vegetables rather than adding another rich pastry.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.