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Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça Calories
Homemade cheese-filled baked pastry
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça (75 g) has 233 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.4 g of carbs, 7.7 g of protein, 11.4 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 14.3 µg of Selenium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
233
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
24.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
7.7g
· 15% DV
Fat
11.4g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 13% · Fat 45%
Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (75 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 233 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.57 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 383 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% |
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 Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 75 g | 233 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 171 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 341 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 465 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 465 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça
What is homemade cottage cheese poğaça?
Homemade cottage cheese poğaça is a Turkish savory pastry filled with cottage cheese, often mixed with herbs. It is shaped from a soft dough and baked until golden, and is commonly eaten for breakfast or as a snack with tea.
How do you make homemade cottage cheese poğaça?
Homemade cottage cheese poğaça is made by enclosing a cottage-cheese filling in soft dough and baking the sealed pastries. Recipes vary between yeast-raised and quick doughs; drain wet cottage cheese so the filling does not make the dough soggy.
Can you use regular cottage cheese in homemade cottage cheese poğaça?
Yes, regular cottage cheese works in homemade cottage cheese poğaça, but drain it well first. A drier filling is easier to seal inside the dough and less likely to leak as the pastries bake.
Why does homemade cottage cheese poğaça filling leak out?
Homemade cottage cheese poğaça filling usually leaks when the cheese is too wet, the pastries are overfilled, or the dough edges are not sealed firmly. Drain the cheese, leave a clean border, and pinch the seam closed before baking.
Is homemade cottage cheese poğaça made with yeast?
Homemade cottage cheese poğaça can be made with yeast or with baking powder. Yeast gives the dough a softer, bread-like rise and needs time to proof, while baking-powder versions are quicker to prepare.
Can homemade cottage cheese poğaça be frozen?
Yes, freeze homemade cottage cheese poğaça after it has cooled completely. Wrap the pastries airtight to prevent freezer burn, then thaw and warm them in an oven for a better texture than reheating from frozen in a microwave.
How do you keep homemade cottage cheese poğaça soft?
Keep homemade cottage cheese poğaça in an airtight container once fully cooled. Avoid adding too much flour while kneading and take the pastries out when golden; both excess flour and overbaking can make them dry.
How do you reheat homemade cottage cheese poğaça?
Reheat homemade cottage cheese poğaça in a low oven until warmed through. This revives the pastry without making it as chewy as microwave reheating can; cover it loosely if the outside is already quite browned.
What can you serve with homemade cottage cheese poğaça?
Homemade cottage cheese poğaça pairs well with tea, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives. In Turkey it is a natural fit for a breakfast spread, while a bowl of soup or a simple salad can make it part of a light meal.
Can homemade cottage cheese poğaça be made ahead?
Yes, you can shape homemade cottage cheese poğaça ahead and refrigerate it covered before baking. Keep the filling drained and the dough sealed around it; bake the pastries fresh when you are ready to serve them.
Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
5.1µg · 17% DV
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
B12
0.32µg · 13% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
139mg · 20% DV
Sodium
383mg · 17% DV
Calcium
124mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
113mg · 3% DV
Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça
To burn the 233 calories in 1 piece (medium) (75 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 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 Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça?
Lor peynirli ev poğaçası is a homemade Turkish savoury pastry: a soft dough baked around lor, a mild, crumbly whey cheese. It is not quite the same as the fresh cottage cheese often suggested by the English label. Recipes vary, but the filling is usually simple and the pastry is baked until lightly golden.
In Turkey, it is commonly eaten at breakfast, with tea, or as a handy snack between meals. The tender, slightly crumbly centre makes it easy to pair with tomatoes, cucumber or olives. It provides carbohydrates and fat along with some protein; a 100 g portion has 10.2 g of protein. For a lighter plate, serve one smaller piece with fresh vegetables rather than adding another pastry or rich side.
How Nutritious Is Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça 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 Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça 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
Homemade Cottage Cheese Poğaça Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.53g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.1:1).
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