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Spiced, sesame-topped, traditional Mardin bread roll
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Mardin çöreği (60 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 36 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
204
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
36g
· 13% DV
Protein
5.1g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 10% · Fat 19%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.72 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
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) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 306 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Mardin çöreği is a traditional spiced bread roll associated with Mardin in southeastern Turkey. It is typically topped with sesame, and its aromatic dough makes it distinct from an ordinary plain roll.
Mardin çöreği tastes savory and aromatic, with a toasted sesame flavor and warm notes from its spices. The exact taste varies between bakers because household recipes use different spice blends and dough proportions.
Mardin çöreği is generally made with a flour-based dough, yeast, seasoning, and sesame on top. Recipes vary, so ingredients such as dairy, oil, or particular spices may differ from one bakery or household to another.
Mardin çöreği is usually closer to a savory, spiced bread than a sweet pastry. Some recipes add a little sugar to the dough, but it is not typically eaten like a dessert.
Mardin çöreği is commonly served as bread or a snack, often alongside tea or breakfast foods. Its sesame topping and seasoned flavor also make it suitable to serve with cheese, olives, or yogurt.
To make Mardin çöreği, prepare a yeast dough, work in the seasonings, shape the rolls, and add sesame on top before baking. Recipes differ, so follow a regional version if you want a particular local flavor.
Mahleb is used in many Mardin çöreği recipes for its distinctive fragrance, while other spices can vary by family and bakery. There is no single fixed seasoning blend that every version must follow.
Mardin çöreği comes from Mardin, a city in southeastern Turkey with a distinctive regional food culture. It is one of the area's traditional baked goods, known for its spiced dough and sesame topping.
Keep Mardin çöreği in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to slow it from drying out. For longer storage, freeze it rather than leaving it exposed to air on the counter.
Yes, Mardin çöreği freezes well. Wrap the rolls individually or separate them with parchment in a sealed freezer bag, then thaw and briefly warm them before serving.
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B3
1.26mg · 8% DV
Folate
16.8µg · 4% DV
B5
0.21mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.27mg · 12% DV
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Mardin çöreği is a traditional savoury bread roll from Mardin in southeastern Turkey. It is made from dough seasoned with spices and finished with sesame; the exact seasoning and proportions can vary between bakers and family recipes. Its aromatic, toasted surface gives it a character distinct from a plain bread roll.
The outside is lightly browned while the crumb is soft and substantial. In Turkey it is enjoyed at breakfast, with tea, or as a snack, and it also makes an easy addition to a lunch spread. The roll is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some protein and fibre. Pair it with eggs, cheese or yoghurt for a more filling meal, or share one alongside tea for a lighter snack.
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
— 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
0.72g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.