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Homemade baked Turkish pastry with carrot and village-style cheese.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade Carrot and Village Cheese Poğaça (80 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.7 g of carbs, 7.8 g of protein, 10.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 14.4 µg of Selenium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
252
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
30.7g
· 11% DV
Protein
7.8g
· 16% DV
Fat
10.6g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 13% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.16 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 416 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% |
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) | 80 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28.4 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 65 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 284 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 120 g | 378 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 130 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 315 calories per 100 g.
Homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça is a Turkish baked pastry made with a soft dough, grated carrot and crumbled village-style cheese. Recipes may use yeast or a quicker raising agent, and often brush the tops with egg before baking.
To make homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça, mix a soft dough, then fold in grated carrot and crumbled cheese. Shape the pastries, brush their tops with egg if desired, and bake until risen and golden.
Yes, homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça can be baked ahead and stored once completely cool. Keep it in an airtight container so it does not dry out, and warm it in the oven before serving for a fresher texture.
Yes, homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça freezes well after baking. Cool it fully, wrap the pieces separately, and place them in a sealed freezer container; thaw before reheating so the center warms evenly.
No, the carrots for homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça are usually added raw and finely grated. If they seem especially wet, squeeze out excess liquid first to keep the dough from becoming soggy.
A crumbly white cheese can replace village cheese in homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça. Choose one that is not overly wet, and reduce added salt if the cheese is already salty.
No, homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça does not always need yeast. Yeasted versions need time to rise and tend to be softer, while baking-powder versions are quicker and usually have a more crumbly texture.
Homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça can turn dense if the dough contains too much flour or the carrots add excess moisture. Keep the dough soft, avoid overmixing after adding the filling, and let yeasted dough rise properly.
Reheat homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça in the oven for a lightly crisp outside and warm center. A microwave works faster but can make the pastry soft, so eat it soon after heating.
Homemade carrot and village cheese poğaça goes well with tea, fresh tomatoes, cucumber or olives. Serve it as a savory breakfast or snack, with fresh vegetables rather than another rich pastry.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
136µg · 15% DV
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Sodium
416mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
152mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade Carrot and Village Cheese Poğaça is a home-baked take on poğaça, a Turkish savoury pastry made from dough with carrot and village-style cheese. The cheese brings a salty, savoury note, while carrot adds a gentle sweetness; recipes may vary in how the ingredients are combined.
Soft inside and lightly browned outside, it is often enjoyed in Turkey at breakfast or alongside tea, and it travels well as a snack or picnic food. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it works as a savoury pastry with a simple salad or soup. The dough makes it mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some protein and fat from the cheese. Add fresh vegetables on the side for a lighter-feeling meal.
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.
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 2
Minimally 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
4.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.