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Olive simit Calories
Traditional simit dough with olive pieces, sesame coated, oven baked
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POTASSIUM
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Quick answer
100 g of Olive simit has 320 calories. It contains 53 g of carbs, 8.5 g of protein, 8.5 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 420 mg of Sodium covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
What is Olive simit?
Olive simit is a Turkish ring-shaped bread made with pieces of olive folded into simit dough, then coated with sesame and baked. Its crust is lightly crisp, while the inside stays soft; the olives bring a savoury, slightly fruity contrast to the bread.
In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack with tea, often alongside cheese, tomatoes or cucumber. Elsewhere, it makes an easy savoury option for a packed lunch or a casual bite. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich bread, with 8.5 g of protein per 100 g. Pair it with fresh vegetables or a simple salad for a more balanced plate.
Olive simit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
320
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
53g
· 19% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 11% · Fat 23%
Olive simit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.5µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Selenium
8µg · 15% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
80mg · 11% DV
How Nutritious Is Olive simit?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Olive simit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Olive simit
To burn the 320 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Olive simit Processed?
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.
Does Olive simit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Olive simit Good For?
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
Olive simit Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Olive simit
What is olive simit?
Olive simit is a ring-shaped, sesame-coated bread made with pieces of olive in the dough. It is a savory variation of Turkish simit, with a saltier, more olive-forward flavor than the plain version.
How is olive simit made?
Olive simit is made by mixing chopped, pitted olives into simit dough, shaping it into rings, coating the rings with sesame, and baking them. Draining the olives well helps keep excess moisture from making the dough sticky.
What is the difference between olive simit and regular simit?
Olive simit has olive pieces mixed into its dough, while regular simit does not. The olives add a savory, salty flavor and can make the inside more moist, though both are typically shaped as rings and coated with sesame.
What goes well with olive simit?
Olive simit pairs well with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and tea for breakfast or a light meal. Since the olives already add saltiness, a mild cheese or fresh vegetables can balance the flavor.
How should you store olive simit?
Keep olive simit in a bread bag or airtight container at room temperature if you plan to eat it soon. Refrigeration can make bread stale faster; freeze it for longer storage and reheat it after thawing.
Can you freeze olive simit?
Yes, olive simit freezes well. Let it cool, wrap it tightly to keep air out, and freeze it; thaw it before warming briefly in the oven to bring back some of its crisp crust.
How do you reheat stale olive simit?
Warm stale olive simit briefly in the oven to refresh its crust. A microwave can soften it quickly, but it is less likely to restore the crisp outside that makes sesame-coated simit appealing.
Does olive simit use whole olives or olive paste?
Olive simit is usually made with chopped, pitted olives folded into the dough, rather than olive paste. Olive paste can be used in some recipes, but it gives the bread a more concentrated flavor and adds moisture.
Can you make olive simit at home?
Yes, you can make olive simit at home with simit-style yeast dough, chopped olives, and sesame seeds. Drain the olives before adding them, then shape the dough into rings and bake until golden.
Is olive simit a healthy breakfast?
Olive simit can be part of a balanced breakfast, especially when paired with eggs, yogurt, or fresh vegetables. Because it is bread and can be salty, pairing it with filling, less salty foods makes the meal more balanced.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.