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Traditional Turkish bread, dense texture and filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (thick) of Kayseri bread (40 g) has 106 calories. That works out to 266 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 3.5 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 11.2 µg of Selenium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 slice (thick) · 40 g
106
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
22g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.5g
· 7% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 13% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 106 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.14 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 208 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% |
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 (thick) | 40 g | 106 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 67 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 80 g | 213 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 250 g | 665 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 500 g | 1330 kcal |
Calculated from 266 calories per 100 g.
Kayseri bread is a traditional Turkish bread associated with the city of Kayseri. It is known for a dense, filling texture, though recipes and shapes can vary between bakeries and home kitchens.
No. Kayseri bread is a loaf, while Kayseri yağlaması is a layered dish made with thin flatbreads and a minced-meat topping. The names share a regional connection, but they refer to different foods.
Kayseri bread has a mild, wheaty flavor and a substantial, dense crumb. Its relatively neutral taste works with both savory toppings and meals with sauce, rather than overpowering the foods served alongside it.
Kayseri bread is made by mixing a bread dough, allowing it to rise, shaping it, and baking it. Flour, water, yeast, and salt are common ingredients, but there is no single recipe used by every baker.
Serve Kayseri bread with soups, stews, or meat dishes, where its dense slices can be used to scoop up sauce. It also works with cheese and other savory toppings when you want a simple bread-and-topping meal.
Yes, Kayseri bread can be used for sandwiches. Slice it through the middle or use two slices, then add fillings such as cheese, vegetables, or cooked meat; lightly warming it can make the bread easier to bite.
Keep Kayseri bread in a sealed bread bag or bread box at room temperature and away from direct heat. Refrigeration can make bread go stale sooner, so freeze any portion you will not use within a few days.
Yes, Kayseri bread freezes well. Slice it before freezing so you can take out only what you need, seal the slices in a freezer-safe bag, and thaw them at room temperature or warm them straight from frozen.
Warm Kayseri bread briefly in a covered pan or wrapped in foil in the oven. Covering it helps retain moisture; avoid prolonged heating, which can dry the dense crumb and make the crust overly hard.
Turn stale Kayseri bread into croutons by cutting it into cubes and baking until crisp. You can also use the slices for French toast or soften them with a little liquid for a savory bread-based dish.
Vitamins
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B3
1.52mg · 10% DV
Folate
38µg · 10% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.23mg · 10% DV
Sodium
208mg · 9% DV
Iron
1.44mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
47mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 106 calories in 1 slice (thick) (40 g):
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Kayseri bread is a traditional loaf from Kayseri in central Turkey, generally made with wheat flour, water, yeast and salt. Recipes and bakery methods vary, but its crumb is compact and substantial rather than especially airy.
In Turkey, thick slices may be served at breakfast with cheese, olives and eggs, or alongside soup and hearty home-cooked dishes. It is also good toasted, and its firm texture makes it handy for dipping into soup or soaking up sauces. Outside Turkey, try it with a spread, salad or a bowl of soup.
It gets most of its energy from carbohydrates, is relatively low in fat, and provides some protein and fibre. Pair it with eggs, beans or yogurt for a more balanced meal.
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.
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
0.09g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.