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A small, thick, round, rustic loaf with a central hole, a dark golden-brown crust and a coarse, grainy surface, served on a plain plate.

Kulluoba Bread Calories

Traditional Anatolian ash bread, stone oven baked, rich in fiber and minerals

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

235kcal

GI

65medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

110mg

FIBER · 100 G

4.5g

Quick answer

1 slice (medium) of Kulluoba Bread (40 g) has 94 calories. That works out to 235 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.6 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Kulluoba Bread Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g

94

KCAL / 40G

Carbs

18.6g

· 7% DV

Protein

3.1g

· 6% DV

Fat

0.5g

· 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 81% · Protein 14% · Fat 5%

Kulluoba Bread nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (40 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories94 kcal
Total fat0.5 g1%
Saturated fat0.08 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium192 mg8%
Total carbohydrate18.6 g7%
Fiber1.8 g6%
Protein3.1 g6%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Slice of Kulluoba Bread?

ServingAmountCalories
1 slice (medium)40 g94 kcal
1 slice (thin)25 g59 kcal
1 slice (thick)60 g141 kcal
1 piece (small)80 g188 kcal
2 slice (medium)80 g188 kcal
100 g100 g235 kcal
1 serving (medium)100 g235 kcal
1 piece (large)150 g353 kcal
1 serving (large)200 g470 kcal

Calculated from 235 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kulluoba Bread

What is Kulluoba bread?

Kulluoba bread is an ancient Anatolian bread known from a roughly 5,000-year-old loaf found at Kulluoba Mound in Eskişehir, Türkiye. The name is also used for a traditional ash-baked bread; today’s versions should not be assumed to reproduce the ancient recipe exactly.

Where was Kulluoba bread discovered?

Kulluoba bread was discovered during excavations at Kulluoba Mound, near Seyitgazi in Eskişehir, Türkiye. The loaf was found in the entrance area of a building at the settlement, where burning helped preserve it as a charred archaeological remain.

How old is Kulluoba bread?

The Kulluoba bread find is about 5,000 years old. It is an archaeological remain rather than a preserved loaf for eating, and its age comes from its archaeological context at Kulluoba Mound.

Can you eat the ancient Kulluoba bread?

No, the ancient Kulluoba bread found by archaeologists is not edible; it is a charred archaeological artifact, not food preserved for consumption. Fresh bread made today under the same name is a separate food product.

How is Kulluoba bread traditionally made?

Modern Kulluoba bread is described as an Anatolian bread baked with ash in a stone oven. The exact recipe for the ancient loaf has not been established, so current recipes are interpretations rather than confirmed reconstructions.

Why is Kulluoba bread called ash bread?

The ash-bread description refers to the traditional method of baking bread with ash, while Kulluoba is also the name of the archaeological site associated with the ancient loaf. The name alone does not prove that the excavated bread was coated in ash.

What ingredients are in Kulluoba bread?

The full ingredient list for the ancient Kulluoba loaf is not known with certainty. Modern versions are made from bread dough and may use ash baking, but ingredients and methods can vary because there is no single standardized recipe.

What did the original Kulluoba bread look like?

The original Kulluoba bread survives as a charred, flattened loaf discovered at an ancient settlement. Burning preserved its shape, but the archaeological remain is not the same as a fresh loaf made today using an ash-baking method.

Can you make Kulluoba bread at home?

Yes, you can make a modern interpretation of Kulluoba bread at home, although reproducing a traditional stone oven and ash-baking method may be difficult. Since the ancient recipe is uncertain, a home version cannot be described as an exact historical reconstruction.

Where can you buy Kulluoba bread?

Kulluoba bread is not a single standardized product sold everywhere under one recipe. Availability depends on local bakeries and regional producers, so you may have better luck searching for Anatolian ash-baked bread or asking bakeries that make traditional stone-oven loaves.

Kulluoba Bread Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.07mg · 6% DV

B3

0.84mg · 5% DV

Biotin

1µg · 3% DV

B5

0.16mg · 3% DV

Minerals

Manganese

0.28mg · 12% DV

Sodium

192mg · 8% DV

Selenium

4µg · 7% DV

Copper

0.05mg · 6% DV

Potassium ⭐

44mg · 1% DV

Kulluoba Bread Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

65
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

12
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Kulluoba Bread

To burn the 94 calories in 1 slice (medium) (40 g):

🚶

23min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

10min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

13min

Cycling

🏊

11min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Kulluoba Bread?

Kulluoba Bread is a traditional Anatolian ash-baked bread, made from grain-flour dough and cooked in a stone oven with ash or embers. The baking method gives it a rustic appearance and a gently toasted, earthy flavour.

Its sturdy crust and close-textured crumb make it easy to slice and serve with cheese, olives and fresh vegetables, or alongside soups and other savoury dishes. Warmed briefly, it makes a satisfying breakfast or accompaniment to a meal. It offers a useful amount of fibre for bread, with 4.5 g per 100 g. Pair it with vegetables and a protein-rich topping for a balanced plate, or choose thinner slices when you want a lighter serving.

How Nutritious Is Kulluoba Bread?

Nutrient density

Low

32/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

51/ 100

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.

Is Kulluoba Bread Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally 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.

Does Kulluoba Bread Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Kulluoba Bread Good For?

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

Kulluoba Bread Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.08g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.06g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.18g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 15:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (15:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.