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Plain milk açma Calories
Soft Turkish yeast pastry made with milk
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Plain milk açma (90 g) has 299 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.2 g of carbs, 7.5 g of protein, 9.7 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 19.8 µg of Selenium covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Plain milk açma Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
299
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
45.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
7.5g
· 15% DV
Fat
9.7g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.9g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 10% · Fat 29%
Plain milk açma nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 299 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.69 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Plain milk açma?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 299 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 498 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 598 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 270 g | 896 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Plain milk açma
What is plain milk açma?
Plain milk açma is a soft, ring-shaped Turkish yeast pastry made with milk. It is baked and therefore a processed bakery food, usually served plain rather than filled or topped with sesame.
Is plain milk açma the same as a bagel?
No. Plain milk açma is a tender, rich, layered pastry, while a bagel has a chewier crumb and is traditionally boiled before baking. Their doughs and preparation methods give them noticeably different textures.
How is plain milk açma different from simit?
Plain milk açma is soft and often buttery, whereas simit is a sesame-coated Turkish bread ring with a firmer, crispier crust. They may look similar in shape, but they are made and eaten as different baked goods.
What ingredients are used in plain milk açma?
Plain milk açma is commonly made with flour, milk, yeast, oil or butter, sugar, and salt. Some recipes include egg in the dough, and many brush egg over the shaped pastry before baking for a golden finish.
How do you make plain milk açma at home?
Mix yeast with warm milk, then knead it with flour and the other dough ingredients until soft. Let it rise, shape pieces into twisted rings, give them another rise, and bake until golden. Avoid adding too much flour, which can make the pastry dense.
Why is my plain milk açma not soft and fluffy?
Plain milk açma can turn dense if the dough is too dry, the yeast is inactive, or the dough has not had enough time to rise. Keep the dough soft, allow it to rise until puffy, and avoid baking it longer than needed.
What do people serve with plain milk açma?
Plain milk açma is often served at Turkish breakfast with tea, cheese, olives, or eggs. Its mild flavor also works with jam or honey, though savory sides can make breakfast more filling.
How should you store leftover plain milk açma?
Let plain milk açma cool completely, then keep it in an airtight container at room temperature. Sealing it while warm traps steam and can make the pastry damp; leaving it uncovered makes it dry out faster.
Can you freeze plain milk açma?
Yes, plain milk açma freezes well when fully cooled and wrapped airtight, ideally in individual portions. Thaw it at room temperature and warm it briefly before serving to soften the crumb again.
Does plain milk açma cause weight gain?
Plain milk açma does not cause weight gain by itself, but it is an energy-dense pastry that can add substantially to a meal. Eating it often or in large portions may make it harder to maintain a calorie balance.
Plain milk açma Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
B3
3.06mg · 19% DV
Biotin
5.58µg · 19% DV
Folate
70.2µg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Manganese
0.41mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
115mg · 16% DV
Sodium
378mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
131mg · 4% DV
Plain milk açma Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Plain milk açma
To burn the 299 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 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.
What is Plain milk açma?
Plain milk açma is a soft Turkish yeast pastry made with milk-enriched dough, usually shaped into a loose ring. It has a gently sweet, buttery taste and a tender, airy crumb, with a lightly golden outside. Açma is a familiar bakery choice in Turkey, where it is commonly eaten at breakfast or picked up for a snack with tea.
It works well alongside cheese, olives, tomatoes or boiled eggs, though it can also be enjoyed on its own. As a flour-based pastry, it provides mainly carbohydrates, with some protein and fat. Pairing it with fresh vegetables and a protein-rich side makes for a more balanced breakfast; a smaller portion can suit a lighter snack.
How Nutritious Is Plain milk açma?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
Low
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.
Is Plain milk açma 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 Plain milk açma Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Plain milk açma 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
Plain milk açma Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.21g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42.4:1).
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