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Soft, sweet Turkish pastry roll, typically made with butter and milk.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Ponçik açma (70 g) has 245 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.4 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
245
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
36.4g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 8% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 245 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.5 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 245 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.9 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) | 70 g | 245 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 35 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 175 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 490 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Ponçik açma is a soft Turkish bakery roll made from enriched dough, usually with milk and butter and a mildly sweet taste. It is commonly eaten at breakfast or with tea.
Not always; Ponçik açma can be plain or filled, depending on the bakery or recipe. Chocolate, jam, and cheese are possible fillings, but the soft enriched dough is the defining feature.
Ponçik açma is a soft, bread-like roll, while a croissant is laminated with layers of butter to create a flaky interior. Ponçik açma is not typically made by folding butter into layers.
Ponçik açma is closer in texture to a soft enriched roll than to a bagel. Its dough commonly includes milk and butter, while bagels are boiled before baking and have a chewy crust.
To make Ponçik açma, prepare a yeast dough with flour, milk, butter, and a little sugar, let it rise, shape it into rolls, then bake until done. Avoid adding too much extra flour so the crumb stays tender.
Ponçik açma is often served with tea, especially at breakfast or as a snack. Because it is mildly sweet, it also pairs well with jam, while cheese or olives make a more savory plate.
Keep Ponçik açma in an airtight container once it has cooled. It is best eaten fresh, since enriched rolls dry out over time; avoid leaving it exposed to air on the counter.
Yes. Freeze Ponçik açma after it has cooled, wrapped individually or packed airtight. Thaw at room temperature, then warm it briefly if you want a softer, freshly baked texture.
Warm Ponçik açma briefly in a low oven or in short bursts in a microwave. Stop as soon as it is warm; prolonged heating can make the soft roll dry or tough.
Either is common: Ponçik açma is enjoyable plain, but its lightly sweet dough also goes well with jam or honey. If the roll is filled, serve it as it is so the filling remains the focus.
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B3
1.05mg · 7% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B12
0.14µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
245mg · 11% DV
Selenium
4.9µg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
49mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 245 calories in 1 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Ponçik açma is a soft, mildly sweet Turkish bakery roll made from yeasted dough enriched with milk and butter. Its appeal is the tender, springy crumb and lightly browned outside; it is more like a rich bun than crusty bread.
In Turkey, it is commonly eaten at breakfast or alongside tea, either on its own or with savoury breakfast foods such as olives and cheese. The pastry gets much of its energy from carbohydrates, with 52 g per 100 g. For a more balanced breakfast, enjoy a piece with fresh or savoury sides rather than treating it as the whole 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.
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.
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
3.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.