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Pogaca with white cheese is a soft Turkish pastry filled with tangy white cheese.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Pogaca with white cheese (60 g) has 174 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.6 g of carbs, 5.1 g of protein, 6.6 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
174
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
21.6g
· 8% DV
Protein
5.1g
· 10% DV
Fat
6.6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 252 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% |
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) | 60 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 116 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 261 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 348 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Pogaca with white cheese is a Turkish savory pastry made from soft dough wrapped around a tangy, crumbly cheese filling. It is usually baked as a small, plump roll and served warm or at room temperature, often for breakfast or as a snack.
To make pogaca with white cheese, prepare a soft dough, portion it, and enclose a spoonful of crumbled cheese in each piece. Seal the edges, arrange the pastries on a baking tray, brush with egg if desired, and bake until golden.
Pogaca with white cheese is typically filled with Turkish white cheese, which is salty and crumbly. Feta makes a practical substitute in places where Turkish cheese is unavailable; drain wet cheese well so the filling does not leak into the dough.
No. Pogaca with white cheese is a small, rounded pastry made from a soft dough, while borek is commonly layered or wrapped with thin pastry such as yufka. Both can contain cheese, but their dough and shape are different.
Pogaca with white cheese can turn dense if the dough is too dry, overworked, or not given enough time to rise when using yeast. Add flour gradually and keep the dough soft; follow the recipe’s rising instructions before shaping and baking.
Yes, pogaca with white cheese freezes well once fully cooled. Pack the pastries so they do not stick together, then thaw them before reheating. A brief warm-up in the oven helps restore a fresher texture better than microwaving.
Store pogaca with white cheese in a covered container after it has cooled completely. Keep it chilled if you are not eating it soon, since the filling contains cheese. Reheat only the portion you plan to serve so the pastry does not dry out.
Reheat pogaca with white cheese in the oven for a few minutes until warmed through. This brings back some of the crust’s texture. A microwave is quicker, but it tends to make the dough softer, especially if you heat it for too long.
Yes, you can prepare yeast-based pogaca with white cheese dough ahead and let it rest covered in the refrigerator overnight. If the pastries are already shaped, cover the tray too. Let the dough lose some of its chill before baking the next day.
Pogaca with white cheese is commonly served with tea, and it pairs well with sliced tomatoes, cucumber, olives, or fresh herbs. Since the pastry already has a cheese filling, simple sides work well without making the meal feel too heavy.
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B12
0.21µg · 9% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
252mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
57mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Calcium
72mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pogaca with white cheese is a Turkish baked pastry made from soft dough folded around a tangy, crumbly white cheese filling. It is a familiar sight in Turkish bakeries and home kitchens, where fillings and dough recipes vary from one cook or region to another.
The crust bakes golden while the centre stays tender, with the salty cheese adding a gentle tang. In Turkey, it is often eaten for breakfast or with tea as a filling snack; elsewhere, it works well as a savoury bake for a packed lunch or a casual spread. The pastry is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with some protein from the cheese. For a lighter meal, serve one alongside fresh tomatoes, cucumber or a simple salad.
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.
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
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.