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Baked, soft Turkish pastry, filled/topped with pizza ingredients
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Pizza Pogaca (60 g) has 162 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 6.3 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 252 mg of Sodium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Pizza Pogaca is a Turkish soft, usually yeast-raised pastry filled or topped with pizza-style ingredients such as tomato sauce, cheese, olives, peppers or sausage. The exact filling and shape vary between bakeries and home kitchens. Its tender, bready crumb contrasts with a savoury, cheesy topping, making it a familiar snack with a pizza-inspired twist. In Turkey it is often eaten warm at breakfast, with tea, or as a convenient bite between meals; English-speaking readers may enjoy it as a savoury snack or pack it for lunch. It is mainly a dough-based food, with carbohydrates contributing much of its energy; it provides 270 calories per 100 g. Pair it with salad or vegetables for a lighter-feeling meal.
Selected: 100 g
270
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
34g
· 12% DV
Protein
8.2g
· 16% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 12% · Fat 36%
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B12
0.35µg · 15% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B3
1.7mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
420mg · 18% DV
Selenium
7µg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
85mg · 12% DV
Calcium
90mg · 9% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 270 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 30:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (30:1).
Pizza Pogaca is a soft Turkish pastry made with poğaça-style dough and pizza-inspired toppings or filling. Recipes commonly combine cheese with ingredients such as olives, peppers, tomatoes, or sausage, then bake the pastry until golden.
Pizza Pogaca is distinguished by its pizza-style toppings or filling, while regular pogaca is often plain or filled with cheese. Pizza Pogaca may include tomato sauce, olives, peppers, and sausage, depending on the recipe.
To make Pizza Pogaca, prepare a soft poğaça dough, shape it, add pizza-style toppings or filling, and bake until cooked through. Use a modest amount of sauce and finely chopped toppings so they do not make the dough soggy.
Pizza Pogaca is commonly topped or filled with cheese, olives, peppers, tomato sauce, and sausage. You can vary the toppings, but drain or finely chop juicy ingredients so excess moisture does not affect the pastry's texture.
Most Pizza Pogaca recipes use yeast to make the dough rise and stay soft. Yeast-free versions are possible, but they tend to have a denser texture. Follow the recipe's resting instructions so the dough has time to rise.
Yes, baked Pizza Pogaca can be frozen once it has cooled completely. Wrap pieces individually or place them in an airtight container, then reheat from thawed in the oven. Avoid leaving cheese- or sausage-filled pastries at room temperature for long.
Store Pizza Pogaca in a covered container in the refrigerator, especially when it contains cheese or sausage. Let it cool before packing to reduce condensation, and eat it soon; freezing is a better choice for longer storage.
Reheat Pizza Pogaca in an oven until the center is hot; this helps the outside regain some of its texture. A microwave is quicker but can make the dough soft. Check that any cheese or sausage filling is heated through.
Yes, you can prepare Pizza Pogaca ahead by making the dough and keeping it covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to shape and bake it. If it has already been baked, refrigerate it and reheat before serving.
Serve Pizza Pogaca with tea, ayran, or plain yogurt, plus fresh vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumber. Since the pastry often has salty cheese or sausage, simple sides make a good contrast without adding more rich toppings.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.