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Spinach borek
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
23g
· 44%
Protein
6.5g
· 13%
Fat
10g
· 43%
Fiber
2.2g
Vitamins
Vitamin K
90µg · 75% DV
Vitamin A
180µg · 20% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Folate
55µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Calcium
110mg · 11% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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
— 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
2.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.3:1).
On its own, it may be light on vegetables and filling protein. Pairing it with a large salad, yogurt or ayran, and a protein-rich side can make the meal more balanced.
It is made by combining prepared pastry with a seasoned filling and baking it. Packaged versions may also vary widely in added salt, fats, and additives, so checking the label is useful.
Even homemade borek is a pastry-based, oil-containing food, so it is best enjoyed as part of a varied diet rather than as an everyday staple. With packaged borek, compare labels for salt and saturated fat.
An oven or air fryer restores a crisp surface without needing extra oil. Reheating it in a frying pan can make it greasier if oil is added.
Squeeze excess moisture from the spinach filling before assembling the borek. Baking on a preheated tray with good air circulation also helps the base stay crisp.
A lemony seasonal salad, cacık, or plain yogurt are classic pairings. The salad adds volume and freshness, while yogurt balances the rich, savory pastry.
No. Spinach provides plant-based iron, whose absorption can vary, and borek is not a treatment for iron deficiency. Adding vitamin C-rich foods such as lemon, peppers, or tomatoes may support absorption of plant iron.
Rich pastry foods can feel heavy if eaten immediately before exercise. If you choose it as a pre-workout meal, a smaller portion a few hours beforehand may be more comfortable.
Once cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and generally eat it within 3 to 4 days. Do not leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
Yes, it can be frozen either baked or unbaked. Wrap it tightly to prevent freezer burn; reheating or baking from frozen usually gives a better texture than thawing it first.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.