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Traditional Turkish flatbread with Karakilcik wheat flour
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Karakilcik flour pide (120 g) has 276 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.8 g of carbs, 10.2 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 5.4 g of fiber. Its 1.3 mg of Manganese covers 57% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
276
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
52.8g
· 19% DV
Protein
10.2g
· 20% DV
Fat
1.8g
· 2% DV
Fiber
5.4g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 15% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 276 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 456 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% |
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) | 120 g | 276 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 92 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 184 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 414 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 552 kcal |
Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.
Karakilcik flour pide is Turkish pide made with flour from Karakilcik wheat, a traditional local wheat variety. Recipes vary, and some use Karakilcik flour alongside other flours, so the bread’s colour, flavour and texture are not always the same.
Karakilcik flour pide has a wheat-forward flavour, though the exact taste depends on the flour and recipe. Pide made with a blend may taste milder than one made mostly with Karakilcik flour; toppings and baking also affect the final flavour.
The main difference is the flour: Karakilcik flour pide includes flour from Karakilcik wheat. That can give it a more distinctive wheat flavour and a heartier texture, but its shape, toppings and other ingredients depend on the baker’s recipe.
Not necessarily. Karakilcik refers to a wheat variety, while whole-wheat describes flour made from the whole grain. A pide can contain Karakilcik flour without that flour being whole-wheat, so the name alone does not tell you how it was milled.
To make Karakilcik flour pide, mix the flour with water, yeast and salt, knead and rest the dough, shape it into a pide, then bake it. Flour blends absorb water differently, so add the water gradually rather than relying on a fixed amount.
Not by definition. Karakilcik flour pide can be made with sourdough, commercial yeast or another dough method; the flour name does not specify fermentation. If you want a sourdough version, check the bakery’s ingredients or choose a recipe that states it uses a starter.
Keep Karakilcik flour pide in a bread box or sealed bag at room temperature after it has cooled. Avoid trapping it while warm, which can create condensation. If you see mould, discard the whole pide rather than cutting away the affected spot.
Yes, Karakilcik flour pide freezes well. Divide it into portions, seal them in a freezer-safe bag, and freeze while fresh. Thaw it and warm it briefly in the oven to bring back some of its freshly baked texture.
Karakilcik flour pide pairs well with Turkish dishes served with bread, such as soups, grilled vegetables, kebabs and cheese. Its wheat flavour also works with dips; serve it warm or tear it into pieces for sharing.
Karakilcik flour pide contains carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose; using a traditional wheat flour does not make it blood-sugar neutral. Portion size and what you eat alongside it matter, so ask your diabetes care team for advice tailored to your meal plan.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
B3
2.64mg · 17% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.32mg · 57% DV
Copper
0.19mg · 21% DV
Sodium
456mg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
132mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
132mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Karakilcik flour pide is a Turkish oven-baked flatbread made with flour from Karakılcık, a traditional local wheat variety. Its dough is usually leavened, though recipes and shapes vary by baker and region.
The crust is lightly browned, while the inside stays soft and pleasantly chewy, with a mild, grain-like flavour. In Turkey, pide is served at breakfast, alongside soups and stews, or as bread for a shared meal; it also works well at home with cheese, olives or dips. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some fibre and protein. For a more filling, balanced plate, pair it with eggs, cheese, beans or fresh vegetables.
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
— 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
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.