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Toasted bread made from ancient Karakilcik wheat, high in fiber and satiating
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Karakilcik Bread Toast (35 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.1 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 35 g
88
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
16.1g
· 6% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.9g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 14% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 133 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| 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) | 35 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 63 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 125 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 70 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 70 g | 175 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 140 g | 350 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Karakilcik Bread Toast is bread made with Karakilcik wheat, toasted until warm and crisp. It can be eaten plain or made into a filled toast with ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, or egg.
Karakilcik Bread Toast uses bread made from Karakilcik wheat, while white-bread toast uses bread made from refined flour. Karakilcik bread can have a more pronounced grain flavor and a different texture; the exact result depends on how the bread is made.
Cheese, sliced tomato, peppers, olives, and eggs all work well on Karakilcik Bread Toast. For a crisp result, avoid piling on wet ingredients and toast the bread until the filling is heated through.
Toast Karakilcik bread in a preheated toaster or on a pan over medium heat until both sides are browned. If you add a filling, keep it in an even layer so the bread crisps without the center staying cold.
Yes, Karakilcik bread works for a grilled cheese sandwich. Use cheese that melts well, cook over medium heat, and turn the sandwich once the first side is golden so the cheese warms without the bread burning.
Yes, you can freeze Karakilcik bread before toasting it. Slice it first, separate the slices in a freezer-safe bag, and toast the slices straight from frozen when you want a quick serving.
Store leftover prepared Karakilcik Bread Toast in a covered container in the refrigerator, and reheat it before eating. It is crispest when freshly made, so avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended time.
No, Karakilcik wheat and einkorn are different types of wheat. Karakilcik is a traditional Turkish wheat variety, so a bread labelled Karakilcik should not be assumed to be made from einkorn.
It can help make a meal more filling because Karakilcik bread provides fiber. Pairing the toast with an egg, cheese, or vegetables adds more substance than eating plain toast on its own.
People with diabetes can include Karakilcik Bread Toast in a meal, but bread contains carbohydrates and its effect on blood glucose varies with the portion and what is eaten alongside it. If you manage diabetes, discuss portions and meal planning with your healthcare professional.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.74mg · 5% DV
B5
0.14mg · 3% DV
Folate
10.5µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.42mg · 18% DV
Sodium
133mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
39mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
42mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 88 calories in 1 slice (medium) (35 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.
Karakilcik bread toast is bread made with Karakılçık, an ancient wheat variety grown in Türkiye, toasted until crisp. The grain gives it a pleasantly hearty, earthy flavour; the outside turns crunchy while the middle stays firm and chewy.
In Türkiye, it can be served at breakfast with cheese, olives, tomatoes or eggs, often alongside tea, and it also makes a good partner for soup. Elsewhere, enjoy it much like other whole-grain toast, with savoury toppings or a simple spread. Its fibre content helps make it a more filling choice; for a lighter topping, try tomato and herbs instead of a rich spread.
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
0.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.