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Soft enriched wheat-flour bun
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun (70 g) has 236 calories. That works out to 337 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.1 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 6.1 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 17.5 µg of Selenium covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 69 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
236
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
39.1g
· 14% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
6.1g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 10% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 236 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.1 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.22 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 287 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39.1 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
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) | 70 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 169 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 70 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 90 g | 303 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 337 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 100 g | 337 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 472 kcal |
Calculated from 337 calories per 100 g.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun is a soft bun made with enriched wheat flour. It can be eaten in place of bread at a meal; the name does not mean it is filled or necessarily a sweet pastry.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun is described as a soft, enriched wheat-flour bun. The available product information does not give a full ingredient recipe or specify the amounts of its other ingredients.
No, Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun is not simit. Simit is a ring-shaped bread traditionally coated with sesame seeds, while Golden Bun is a soft, bun-shaped wheat bread.
The product information identifies Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun as a soft enriched wheat-flour bun, but does not explain the name. “Golden” alone is not evidence that it contains saffron, honey, or another particular ingredient.
Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun works as a simple bread roll alongside a meal or split open for fillings. For a Turkish-style breakfast, serve it with cheese, eggs, olives, or other savoury foods.
Yes, Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun can be used for sandwiches. Split it horizontally and add fillings such as cheese, egg, or vegetables; its soft texture makes it easy to bite through.
Yes, Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun can be used for French toast. Dip the halves briefly in beaten egg and milk, then cook until set; avoid soaking them for too long, as a soft bun can become soggy.
Keep Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun at room temperature in a closed bread box or airtight bag. Let it cool before sealing it, since trapped steam can make the bun damp.
Yes, Istanbul Halk Ekmek 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 a softer texture.
Yes, Istanbul Halk Ekmek Golden Bun can raise blood sugar because it is a wheat-flour bread product containing carbohydrates. If you have diabetes, consider its portion and pair it with protein or other foods in line with your care plan.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B3
2.38mg · 15% DV
Folate
54.6µg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.57µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.34mg · 15% DV
Sodium
287mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
81mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
90mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 236 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 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 Golden Bun is a soft bun made with enriched wheat flour by Istanbul’s municipal bread producer, Halk Ekmek. It is an everyday roll rather than a filled dish, and can be eaten plain or used as the base for a sandwich.
In Istanbul, it fits naturally into breakfast, often served with tea and alongside cheese, olives, eggs or tomatoes. Its wheat-flour base makes carbohydrates the main part of its nutritional profile, with some protein and a little fibre. For a more substantial meal, pair it with eggs or another protein-rich filling and add fresh vegetables.
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.
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 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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.