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Crispy cheese-filled pastry made with thin yufka dough, typically fried before serving.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (medium) of Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry (90 g) has 293 calories. That works out to 325 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.6 g of carbs, 8.3 g of protein, 17.2 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 12.6 µg of Selenium covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 3 piece (medium) · 90 g
293
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
26.6g
· 10% DV
Protein
8.3g
· 17% DV
Fat
17.2g
· 22% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 36% · Protein 11% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 293 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17.2 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 6.39 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 549 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.6 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (medium) | 90 g | 293 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 98 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 60 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 293 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 325 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 120 g | 390 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 150 g | 488 kcal |
Calculated from 325 calories per 100 g.
Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry is commonly fried until crisp and golden. If yours is frozen, use the cooking method and timing on its package; adding too many pieces to the pan at once can cool the oil and leave the pastry greasy.
Yes, Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry can be cooked in an air fryer. Arrange the pieces in a single layer and check them as they cook, since timing varies with the appliance and whether the pastry is frozen; follow the package directions when available.
Yes, you can bake Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry, though it may not have exactly the same texture as the fried version. Space the pieces on a baking tray and use the package’s oven instructions, if provided, until they are crisp outside and hot inside.
Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry has a cheese filling wrapped in thin yufka pastry. The exact cheese and any additional ingredients can vary by product, so the package’s ingredient list is the source for the precise filling.
Whether to thaw Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry first depends on the package’s cooking instructions. Some frozen pastries are cooked straight from the freezer; thawing when it is not required can change the cooking time and texture, so follow the directions for your pack.
Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry can split if a seam is not sealed well or the pieces are crowded in the pan. Add them carefully to the oil and follow any thawing directions on the package; this helps keep the cheese filling from leaking out.
Cook Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry in preheated oil in small batches. Overcrowding the pan lowers the oil temperature, which can make the pastry absorb more oil; let cooked pieces drain briefly on a paper towel before serving.
Serve Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry hot as a snack, appetizer, or part of a brunch spread. A fresh salad or a simple dipping sauce balances its rich cheese filling, and cooking it just before serving helps preserve the crisp shell.
Refrigerate leftover Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry in a covered container once it has cooled, rather than leaving it out for an extended time. Reheat it in an oven or air fryer to bring back some crispness; a microwave tends to soften the pastry.
It is best not to refreeze Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry once it has thawed, because quality can suffer and refreezing may be unsafe. If the pastry is still frozen after opening the pack, seal the remaining pieces well and return them to the freezer.
Vitamins
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B3
1.89mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Sodium
549mg · 24% DV
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Calcium
131mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
122mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 293 calories in 3 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Nimet Cheese Cigarette Pastry is a ready-made take on Turkish sigara böreği: thin yufka pastry rolled around a savoury cheese filling, then cooked until crisp. The filling is commonly made with white cheese and may include parsley. Its delicate, crunchy wrapper contrasts with a soft, pleasantly salty centre.
In Turkey, these pastries are served hot at breakfast, alongside tea, as part of a meze spread or as an iftar snack. They also work as a party appetiser or a quick savoury bite. The pastry and cheese make them fairly energy-dense, with a modest amount of protein. For a lighter result, bake rather than fry and serve with salad or fresh vegetables.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.39g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.13g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.