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Rose-shaped baked pastry made with thin phyllo dough and a cheese filling.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Homemade Rose Börek (90 g) has 257 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.9 g of carbs, 8.6 g of protein, 11.7 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 13.5 µg of Selenium covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
257
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
27.9g
· 10% DV
Protein
8.6g
· 17% DV
Fat
11.7g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 14% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 257 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.68 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 459 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% |
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) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28.4 g | 81 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 157 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 125 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 428 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 513 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Homemade Rose Börek is a baked pastry made by rolling thin phyllo around a filling and coiling it into a rose shape. A cheese filling, often mixed with parsley, is a common version.
To shape Homemade Rose Börek, place filling along a strip or wedge of phyllo, roll it up, then coil the roll into a spiral. Tuck the loose end underneath so the rose holds its shape while baking.
Feta-style white cheese is a common choice for Homemade Rose Börek, and well-drained cottage-style cheese can also work. Crumble the cheese and mix in parsley if you like; a watery filling can make the phyllo soggy.
You can make a rose-shaped pastry with puff pastry, but it will not have the delicate, layered texture of Homemade Rose Börek made with phyllo. Use phyllo for the traditional thin, crisp coils and handle it gently to avoid tearing.
Homemade Rose Börek can unravel if the coil is loose or its end is left exposed. Roll each piece snugly, tuck the end beneath the pastry, and place the shaped börek seam-side down on the baking tray.
To keep cheese from leaking out of Homemade Rose Börek, drain the cheese well and avoid overfilling each phyllo piece. Leave enough pastry around the filling to enclose it, then tuck the ends securely when shaping the rose.
Yes, you can shape Homemade Rose Börek the night before and refrigerate it covered. Keep the phyllo from drying out, and add any egg wash shortly before baking so the pastry does not sit in excess moisture.
Yes, shaped, unbaked Homemade Rose Börek can be frozen. Freeze the pieces separately on a tray before packing them airtight; bake them from frozen, allowing extra time and checking that the pastry is cooked through.
Serve Homemade Rose Börek with a crisp salad, yogurt, or a bowl of soup for a light meal. At breakfast or brunch, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and tea are classic companions to the cheese-filled pastry.
Refrigerate leftover Homemade Rose Börek in a covered container once it has cooled, and eat it within a few days. Reheat it in the oven to restore some crispness; microwaving tends to soften the phyllo.
Vitamins
B12
0.41µg · 17% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
B3
1.62mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
167mg · 24% DV
Sodium
459mg · 20% DV
Calcium
140mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
131mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Homemade Rose Börek is a Turkish-style baked pastry made by wrapping thin phyllo around a cheese filling, then coiling it into a rose shape. It is often made at home and served warm or at room temperature, especially for breakfast, alongside tea, or as part of a shared meal.
The pastry turns crisp and flaky on the outside while the cheese keeps the centre tender and savoury. It is a filling, dough-forward choice with some protein from the cheese; a 100 g portion provides 9.5 g of protein. Serve it with fresh tomatoes, cucumber or herbs for contrast, or use a lighter hand with the oil when preparing it.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.