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A small, round bun with a smooth golden-brown top and a softly curved shape.
İstanbul Halk Ekmek· all products

İhe Golden Bun Calories

Soft, lightly sweet, sesame-topped Turkish bun

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

340kcal

GI

70high

POTASSIUM · 100 G

110mg

FIBER · 100 G

3.5g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of İhe Golden Bun (80 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 48 g of carbs, 6.8 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 2.8 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

İhe Golden Bun Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g

272

KCAL / 80G

Carbs

48g

· 17% DV

Protein

6.8g

· 14% DV

Fat

5.6g

· 7% DV

Fiber

2.8g

· 10% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 10% · Fat 19%

İhe Golden Bun nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (80 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories272 kcal
Total fat5.6 g7%
Saturated fat0.96 g5%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium336 mg15%
Total carbohydrate48 g17%
Fiber2.8 g10%
Protein6.8 g14%

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 İhe Golden Bun?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)80 g272 kcal
1 slice (thin)20 g68 kcal
1 slice (thick)35 g119 kcal
½ piece (half)40 g136 kcal
1 piece (small)60 g204 kcal
100 g100 g340 kcal
1 piece (large)120 g408 kcal
2 piece (double)160 g544 kcal

Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About İhe Golden Bun

What is İhe Golden Bun?

İhe Golden Bun is a soft Turkish bun with a light sweetness and a sesame topping. It can be eaten plain, served with breakfast foods, or used as a base for a simple sandwich.

How do you serve İhe Golden Bun?

Serve İhe Golden Bun on its own or pair it with cheese, eggs, or other savory breakfast foods. Its mildly sweet flavor also works well with jam, making it suitable for either a sweet or savory spread.

Can you toast İhe Golden Bun?

Yes, you can toast İhe Golden Bun briefly. Use moderate heat and keep an eye on it because the surface can brown quickly. Toasting gives the sesame a more pronounced roasted aroma and warms the soft interior.

How should you store İhe Golden Bun after opening?

Keep İhe Golden Bun in a sealed bag or airtight container in a cool, dry place. Avoid leaving it exposed to air, which can dry it out; refrigeration may also make bread go stale faster.

Can İhe Golden Bun be frozen?

Yes, İhe Golden Bun can be frozen in an airtight freezer bag. Thaw it at room temperature, then warm it briefly if you want to bring back some of its soft texture.

Can you make a sandwich with İhe Golden Bun?

Yes, İhe Golden Bun works as a sandwich bun. Its slight sweetness pairs especially well with savory fillings such as cheese, egg, or vegetables; slice it carefully so the sesame topping stays mostly in place.

Is İhe Golden Bun filled?

İhe Golden Bun is described as a sesame-topped bun, not a filled pastry. You can split it and add your own filling, such as cheese or jam, to suit a snack or breakfast.

Is İhe Golden Bun sweet or savory?

İhe Golden Bun is lightly sweet rather than strongly sugary or salty. The sesame topping adds a nutty, toasted note, so the bun can pair comfortably with either savory fillings or sweet spreads.

What can you do with stale İhe Golden Bun?

Use stale İhe Golden Bun in a cooked dish rather than eating it dry. Slice it and prepare it like French toast, or warm it briefly; watch the sesame-covered surface so it does not overbrown.

Does İhe Golden Bun go well with tea?

Yes, İhe Golden Bun is a good match for tea as a snack. Serve it plain or add cheese or jam; the bun’s mild sweetness complements both without needing extra seasoning.

İhe Golden Bun Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.14mg · 12% DV

B3

1.68mg · 11% DV

B2

0.09mg · 7% DV

B5

0.32mg · 6% DV

Minerals

Manganese

0.4mg · 17% DV

Sodium

336mg · 15% DV

Selenium

8µg · 15% DV

Copper

0.1mg · 11% DV

Potassium ⭐

88mg · 3% DV

İhe Golden Bun Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

70
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

33.6
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off İhe Golden Bun

To burn the 272 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):

🚶

67min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

28min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

37min

Cycling

🏊

32min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is İhe Golden Bun?

İhe Golden Bun is a Turkish bakery bun: soft, lightly sweet and finished with sesame seeds. It sits somewhere between everyday bread and a sweet roll, and is sold as a ready-to-eat baked product by İHE, Istanbul’s public bread company.

In Turkey, it’s commonly enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack with tea, either plain or alongside cheese and olives. Its energy comes mainly from carbohydrates, with some protein and fibre from the dough and sesame. For a more filling breakfast, pair it with eggs or cheese; its gentle sweetness also makes it an easy choice with coffee or tea.

How Nutritious Is İhe Golden Bun?

Nutrient density

Low

25/ 100

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

Medium

36/ 100

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 İhe Golden Bun 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 İhe Golden Bun Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame yes

Which Diets Is İhe Golden Bun Good For?

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

İhe Golden Bun Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.96g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.68g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.6g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 48:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (48:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.