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Traditional pastry, meat filling, high in protein and carbohydrates
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kurt biregi (80 g) has 192 calories. That works out to 240 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 8 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
192
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
22.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
8g
· 16% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 17% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 192 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.24 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 272 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
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) | 80 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 40 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 120 kcal |
| ½ serving (small) | 80 g | 192 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 288 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 160 g | 384 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 240 g | 576 kcal |
Calculated from 240 calories per 100 g.
Kurt biregi is a traditional Turkish layered pastry; the version described here has a meat filling. Thin pastry layers are assembled with fat and baked, though recipes and fillings can vary.
Kurt biregi is associated with Turkish food traditions, but a single, well-documented origin story is not established. Claims tying the pastry to one particular town or historical event should be treated as local tradition rather than settled fact.
Börek is a broad family of filled pastries, while Kurt biregi refers to a particular layered style. This meat-filled version is made with thin layers of pastry; many other börek are rolled, folded, or made with different fillings.
No. The Kurt biregi described here is meat-filled, but recipes bearing the name may differ, including versions without meat. If the filling matters to you, ask what is inside before ordering or check the recipe ingredients.
Savory, meat-filled Kurt biregi can be served warm as a main dish or substantial snack. Salad or yogurt makes a practical accompaniment. Some plain layered pastries called by a similar name are served with powdered sugar, but that is a different style.
The names can refer to related or overlapping pastry traditions, but they do not guarantee an identical recipe. Kurt biregi recipes vary, so compare the pastry shape and filling—especially whether it contains meat—rather than relying on the name alone.
Yes, you can freeze cooked Kurt biregi once it has cooled. Wrap portions tightly and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating; this helps protect the pastry and keeps the meat filling from warming unevenly.
Reheat Kurt biregi in an oven rather than covering it in a microwave. The dry heat helps restore a crisp surface, while a microwave tends to soften the pastry. Heat it through before serving, especially when it has a meat filling.
Yes, you can use less fat between the pastry layers and choose a leaner meat filling when making Kurt biregi at home. The result may be less flaky, since fat is what gives layered pastry much of its characteristic texture.
Serve savory Kurt biregi with a crisp salad, plain yogurt, or a yogurt drink. These sides balance the rich pastry and make it easier to build a meal around the meat-filled portion without adding another pastry dish.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
B3
1.68mg · 11% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Sodium
272mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
76mg · 11% DV
Selenium
5.6µg · 10% DV
Zinc
0.88mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
136mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 192 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Kurt biregi, known in Turkey as Kürt böreği, is a flaky, layered börek associated with Kurdish bakers and the pastry shops of Istanbul. The familiar version is often plain, though savoury fillings, including meat, are also served.
Plain pieces are commonly cut into squares and dusted with icing sugar, making them a breakfast or tea-time pastry in Turkey. A savoury meat-filled version is best served warm, perhaps with salad or yoghurt. Its pastry makes it mainly a source of carbohydrates, while meat adds protein. For a lighter meal, keep the portion modest and pair it with 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
— Not 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
2.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.