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Sourdough, traditional, high fiber, low sugar
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread (40 g) has 92 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 18 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 53 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
92
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
18g
· 7% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 14% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 92 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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) | 40 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 58 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 138 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 184 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 200 g | 460 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 400 g | 920 kcal |
Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread is made with sourdough fermentation, which can give bread a distinctive tang and texture. Ordinary bread may use a different leavening method. The precise difference in ingredients and fermentation depends on the recipe used for each loaf.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread may have a mild tang, but it does not necessarily taste sharply sour. The flavour depends on the starter and fermentation process, so the word “sourdough” alone does not tell you how pronounced the sourness will be.
The name Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread does not establish whether it is whole wheat. Sourdough describes the leavening method, not the grain used. Check the ingredient list for the flour type; the bread’s fiber content alone cannot confirm that it is whole grain.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread is described as sourdough, which is leavened with a culture containing naturally occurring yeasts and bacteria. Some commercial sourdough recipes may also use baker’s yeast, so the product’s ingredient list is the way to confirm whether it is added.
Yes, Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread works for sandwiches. Its slices can hold fillings such as vegetables, cheese, or cooked meat; lightly toasting them can make the surface firmer. Choose fillings separately according to the meal you want to make.
Yes, Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread can be toasted in a toaster or on a pan. Toasting browns and crisps the surface, but it does not remove the bread’s carbohydrates. Watch thin slices closely because they can brown quickly.
Keep Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread in a bread box or paper bag at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. For short-term storage, the refrigerator can make bread stale faster. If you will not eat it soon, freezing is a better option.
Yes, Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread freezes well. Slice it first, seal the slices in a freezer-safe bag, and take out only what you need. You can thaw slices at room temperature or toast them straight from frozen.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread still contains carbohydrates, so sourdough does not make it a blood-sugar-neutral food. Portion size and what you eat with it matter. People managing diabetes can fit bread into a meal plan, but should follow their clinician’s individual guidance.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread does not cause weight loss by itself. Its fiber can contribute to a filling meal, especially when paired with protein and vegetables, but it still supplies carbohydrates. Consider the portion and the rest of the meal rather than relying on the sourdough label.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
Folate
12µg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Sodium
160mg · 7% DV
Selenium
2.8µg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
28mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 92 calories in 1 slice (medium) (40 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.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Sourdough Bread is a city-made loaf fermented with a sourdough starter, which gives it a gently tangy aroma and flavour. It works just as well in everyday meals as in a more substantial sandwich, with a pleasantly chewy centre and a crust that becomes crisp when toasted.
In Turkey, sourdough bread is often served at breakfast alongside cheese, olives and tomatoes, or brought to the table with soup and other home-cooked dishes. Elsewhere, it fits easily into familiar toast and sandwich routines. Its fibre makes it a satisfying grain choice: it contains 3.8 g per 100 g. Pair it with vegetables, eggs or a modest amount of cheese for a balanced, filling meal.
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.
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
0.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.