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Yeasted bread roll flavored with mahleb
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Mahleb bread roll (75 g) has 248 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.3 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 15.8 µg of Selenium covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
248
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
39.3g
· 14% DV
Protein
6.5g
· 13% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% 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 63% · Protein 10% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.73 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% |
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) | 75 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 92 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 38 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 248 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 140 g | 462 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
A mahleb bread roll is a yeast-raised roll flavored with mahleb, a fragrant spice made from the stones of sour cherries. It is often mildly savory, with a distinctive aroma that can seem fruity and almond-like.
A mahleb bread roll has a warm, aromatic flavor that is often described as lightly almond-like, fruity, or floral. The spice should complement the bread rather than dominate it; too much can make the flavor sharp or bitter.
A mahleb bread roll is made by mixing mahleb into yeasted dough, letting the dough rise, shaping the rolls, and baking them. Recipes vary: some use milk or yogurt, and some finish the tops with egg wash or sesame seeds.
Ground cardamom can provide a different but pleasantly aromatic substitute in a mahleb bread roll. Use it sparingly, since it does not reproduce mahleb’s distinctive fruity, almond-like character; leaving the spice out is another option.
A mahleb bread roll can taste bitter if the mahleb is stale, overused, or scorched during baking. Use fresh, fragrant spice in the recipe’s amount, and check that the rolls are not browning excessively on the bottom.
Keep mahleb bread rolls soft by cooling them fully and storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. Sealing them while warm traps steam, which can make the crust damp rather than preserve a pleasant soft texture.
Yes, mahleb bread rolls freeze well once completely cool. Wrap them individually or place them in a sealed freezer bag, then thaw at room temperature; a brief warming in the oven can refresh the texture.
Mahleb bread rolls go well with cheese, olives, eggs, or soup, and can also be served with tea. Their aromatic flavor works with savory accompaniments, but a plain roll is enjoyable on its own too.
No, a mahleb bread roll is not necessarily the same as kandil simidi. Mahleb rolls are generally soft, yeast-raised buns, while kandil simidi is commonly shaped into rings and baked crisp; recipes and regional styles vary.
A mahleb bread roll is usually mildly savory or neutral rather than distinctly sweet. Mahleb adds aroma, not sweetness, though some recipes include sugar, so the finished roll may vary from bakery to bakery.
Vitamins
B1
0.26mg · 22% DV
Biotin
4.5µg · 15% DV
Folate
58.5µg · 15% DV
B3
2.33mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
Sodium
270mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
81mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
89mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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A mahleb bread roll is a yeast-raised roll flavoured with mahleb, the aromatic spice made from the kernels of a type of sour cherry. It belongs to Turkish and wider eastern Mediterranean baking traditions, where mahleb is used to give breads and pastries a gently almond-like, fruity aroma.
The roll is soft inside, with a lightly browned crust, and is commonly enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack with tea; it also pairs well with coffee. Its nutrition is led by carbohydrates, with 8.7 g of protein per 100 g. For a more substantial breakfast, serve it with cheese or olives; for a lighter snack, enjoy a smaller piece on its own.
Low
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Low
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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
1.73g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.33g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 39.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (39.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.