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Traditional savory pastry made with karakılçık wheat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Karakılçık poğaça (75 g) has 248 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.8 g of carbs, 7.1 g of protein, 9.4 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 15.8 µg of Selenium covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
248
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
33.8g
· 12% DV
Protein
7.1g
· 14% DV
Fat
9.4g
· 12% 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 54% · Protein 11% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.08 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.8 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% |
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) | 75 g | 248 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 38 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 248 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 363 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 140 g | 462 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Karakılçık poğaça is a Turkish savory pastry made with flour from karakılçık wheat. It can be plain or filled, commonly with ingredients such as cheese or olives, and is usually shaped into individual portions before baking.
The defining difference is the karakılçık wheat flour in the dough. It gives Karakılçık poğaça a more distinctive grain flavor, while its texture depends on the flour and recipe; the shape and savory fillings can be much like those of other poğaça.
Karakılçık poğaça is made by mixing karakılçık wheat flour with the recipe’s dairy, fat, and yeast or other leavening ingredients to form a dough. Shape and fill the portions if desired, brush with egg, and bake until cooked through.
Karakılçık poğaça has a savory, wheat-forward flavor, often with a more pronounced grain note than pastries made with refined wheat flour. Its crumb may be soft or relatively hearty depending on the flour, filling, and whether the dough is leavened.
Karakılçık poğaça may be filled with cheese, olives, or potatoes, and some versions are baked plain. Keep the filling contained inside the dough so it does not leak out during baking; the exact choice varies by recipe.
Yes, regular wheat flour can be used in a poğaça recipe in place of karakılçık flour. The result will not have the same characteristic karakılçık flavor, and you may need to adjust the liquid because different flours absorb it differently.
Let Karakılçık poğaça cool completely, then keep it in a covered container at room temperature. Avoid sealing it while warm, which traps steam and can soften the crust; freeze it if you need to keep it longer.
Yes, Karakılçık poğaça freezes well. Cool the baked pastries fully, wrap them airtight, and freeze; thaw them before serving and briefly warm them in the oven to refresh the texture.
Karakılçık poğaça is often served with tea and can be paired with olives, cheese, or fresh vegetables. For a simple snack, it also works on its own; choose accompaniments that suit whether the pastry is plain or filled.
Not necessarily. Karakılçık poğaça is defined by its use of karakılçık wheat flour, not by a specific leavening method; recipes may use yeast or another leavener, and a sourdough version is possible if the recipe calls for it.
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
Biotin
4.5µg · 15% DV
B3
2.33mg · 15% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.59mg · 26% DV
Phosphorus
96mg · 14% DV
Sodium
315mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
116mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Karakılçık poğaça is a savoury Turkish pastry made with flour from karakılçık, a traditional wheat variety. Recipes vary: it may be baked plain or filled, often with cheese, and its shape and crumb depend on the baker.
In Turkey, it is commonly eaten at breakfast, with tea, or as a handy snack during the day. The pastry can be soft and tender or more crisp, with a gently nutty, grain-forward flavour from the wheat. A medium piece weighs about 75 g; each 100 g provides 4.2 g of fibre. Pair it with fresh vegetables and tea for a simple breakfast, or choose a smaller portion alongside a more substantial meal.
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
3.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.22g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.73g
Omega 6:3 ratio 39.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (39.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.