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Traditional bread made with Karabaşak wheat; nutrition varies depending on whether the flour is whole-grain or refined.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Karabaşak bread (40 g) has 100 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.8 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 1.4 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
100
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
18.8g
· 7% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
1.4g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 15% · Fat 12%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 100 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 | 100 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 150 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 175 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Karabaşak bread is a traditional bread made with flour from Karabaşak wheat. It may be made with whole-grain or refined flour, so breads sold under this name can differ in texture and nutritional composition.
Not necessarily. Karabaşak bread can be made with whole-grain Karabaşak flour or with flour that has had some bran and germ removed. The wheat variety alone does not tell you whether the loaf is whole wheat.
Karabaşak bread is made with Karabaşak wheat, while regular wheat bread may use other wheat varieties. The difference in the finished loaf also depends on whether the flour is whole-grain or refined and on the recipe used.
It can, but Karabaşak bread is not automatically sourdough. Some recipes use a sourdough starter and others use baker’s yeast; Karabaşak refers to the wheat, not to a particular fermentation method.
Karabaşak bread’s flavor depends on the flour and how the loaf is made. A whole-grain version may taste more robust than one made with refined flour, while the starter, fermentation, and baking also shape its final flavor.
Keep Karabaşak bread in a bread box or a closed bag in a cool, dry place, once it has cooled completely. Avoid sealing it while warm, since trapped moisture can make the loaf spoil sooner.
Yes, Karabaşak bread freezes well. Slice it before freezing and seal the slices in a freezer-safe bag so you can take out only what you need. Toast frozen slices directly or let them thaw first.
Yes, Karabaşak bread can be toasted. Sliced Karabaşak bread works for toast, sandwiches, or toppings; if the loaf is dense, thinner slices can heat through more evenly and be easier to handle.
Yes, you can make Karabaşak bread at home if you can get Karabaşak wheat flour. Mix it into a dough with water, salt, and yeast or sourdough starter, then let it rise and bake; the flour’s grind affects how much water the dough needs.
Karabaşak bread is not automatically more nutritious than white bread; the flour matters. A loaf made with whole-grain Karabaşak flour retains more of the grain’s bran than one made with refined flour, so compare the specific loaf rather than its name.
Vitamins
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B3
1.28mg · 8% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.56mg · 24% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
72mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
92mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Karabaşak bread is a traditional Turkish loaf made with flour from Karabaşak wheat. Its texture and nutritional profile depend in part on whether the flour is whole-grain or refined. The wheat’s flavour comes through in the loaf, which can be sliced for breakfast or served alongside meals. In Turkey, it fits naturally with a breakfast spread; it also pairs well with cheese, olives, soup or cooked vegetables.
Like most bread, Karabaşak bread is mainly a source of carbohydrates; the supplied figures give it 6.5 g of fibre per 100 g. If you want more fibre, look for a version made with whole-grain flour. Enjoy it fresh or toasted, with a simple topping or as a side to a 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
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
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.