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Crisp dried bread rusk
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of Homemade pehsemet (30 g) has 113 calories. That works out to 378 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.5 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 9.3 µg of Selenium covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 30 g
113
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
22.5g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Protein 12% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.19 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 183 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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 slice (medium) | 18 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 12 g | 45 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 25 g | 95 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 30 g | 113 kcal |
| 3 slice (medium) | 45 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 189 kcal |
| 4 slice (medium) | 60 g | 227 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 302 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 378 kcal |
Calculated from 378 calories per 100 g.
Homemade pehsemet is crisp, dried bread, usually made by baking bread slices until their moisture is reduced. It can be eaten on its own or served with tea, soup, and breakfast foods; recipes and the name may vary by region.
Homemade pehsemet is made by drying bread in the oven until crisp. Some methods bake a loaf first, slice it, and bake the slices again; others start with leftover bread. The key is thorough drying without letting the slices burn.
Homemade pehsemet is closely related to peksimet: both are crisp, dried bread products. The terms and recipes can differ by region, but peksimet is commonly made by baking bread or dough, slicing it, and baking it again to dry.
Homemade pehsemet can be eaten plain, dipped briefly in tea, or served with cheese, olives, and other breakfast foods. Its dry, crisp texture also works alongside soup; add it just before eating if you want it to stay crunchy.
Yes, homemade pehsemet can be made from stale bread as long as it is free of mold and off smells. Slice it evenly and dry it in the oven; using already-baked bread skips the step of making and baking dough.
Homemade pehsemet is hard and crunchy because baking dries out the bread and removes much of its moisture. That dry texture is part of what makes it a rusk; dip it briefly in tea or soup if you prefer it softer.
Store homemade pehsemet only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container in a dry place. Moisture can make it lose its crunch and encourage mold, so keep it away from steam and discard it if you notice mold or an unusual smell.
Homemade pehsemet goes well with soup, tea, cheese, olives, and spreads. Serve it whole as a crunchy accompaniment, or break it into pieces over soup just before eating so it does not soften too much.
Yes, you can briefly reheat homemade pehsemet in the oven to restore some of its crunch. Spread the slices in a single layer and watch them closely to prevent burning; let them cool fully before putting them back in a container.
Yes, homemade pehsemet can be frozen in a well-sealed freezer bag, although freezing is usually unnecessary when it is thoroughly dried. Let it come to room temperature before opening the bag, so condensation does not soften the slices.
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B3
1.38mg · 9% DV
Folate
31.5µg · 8% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.3µg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Sodium
183mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 113 calories in 2 slice (medium) (30 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.
Homemade pehsemet is a crisp rusk made by slicing bread and baking it again until thoroughly dry. It is a practical way to use leftover bread, and its low moisture makes it easy to keep on hand. The texture is firm and crunchy, with a familiar baked-bread flavour; you can eat it as it is or soften it by dipping it into a drink or soup.
Enjoy it at breakfast with cheese, olives or preserves, or serve it alongside soup. It is mainly a grain-based source of carbohydrates, with 75.1 g per 100 g, so a modest portion can go a long way. Pairing a few pieces with yoghurt or another protein-rich food makes a more balanced snack.
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.
Medium
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 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
✓ 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
SATURATED
0.19g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.23g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 34:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (34:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.