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Potato and butter börek Calories
Buttery phyllo pastry with potato filling
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
100 g of Potato and butter börek has 290 calories. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 5.8 g of protein, 15.3 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 15.2 µg of Selenium covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 63 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Potato and butter börek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
290
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
32.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
5.8g
· 12% DV
Fat
15.3g
· 20% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 8% · Fat 47%
Potato and butter börek nutrition facts table · 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.35 g | |
| Sodium | 410 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% |
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 Slice of Potato and butter börek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 65 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 140 g | 406 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 464 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 580 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 280 g | 812 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Potato and butter börek
What is potato and butter börek made of?
Potato and butter börek is made with thin börek or filo-style pastry layered with butter and filled with seasoned potato. Recipes may add onion, black pepper, or herbs, but the defining combination is buttery pastry and potato filling.
How do you make potato and butter börek at home?
To make potato and butter börek, prepare a cooked, seasoned potato filling, spread it between pastry layers brushed with melted butter, and bake until browned. Let the filling cool before assembling so its steam does not soften the pastry.
How do you stop potato and butter börek from getting soggy?
Keep potato and butter börek from getting soggy by draining excess moisture from the potatoes and avoiding a wet filling. Brush the pastry layers with butter, bake until crisp and browned, and leave the finished börek uncovered while it cools.
Can you use filo pastry for potato and butter börek?
Yes, filo pastry works for potato and butter börek. Keep unused sheets covered while assembling because they dry out quickly, and brush each layer lightly with butter. Handle the sheets gently, since filo is thinner and more fragile than some börek pastry.
Can potato and butter börek be frozen?
Yes, potato and butter börek can be frozen after baking. Cool it completely, wrap portions well, and reheat them in the oven from thawed or frozen until hot throughout. Oven reheating helps restore a crisp pastry texture.
How should you reheat leftover potato and butter börek?
Reheat leftover potato and butter börek in an oven or toaster oven until warmed through. Avoid covering it, which traps steam and softens the pastry. A microwave can warm it quickly, but the layers are likely to lose their crispness.
What goes well with potato and butter börek?
Potato and butter börek pairs well with plain yogurt, a crisp salad, or soup. The cool, tangy taste of yogurt or the freshness of salad balances the buttery pastry, while soup makes it part of a fuller meal.
Is potato and butter börek served hot or cold?
Potato and butter börek is often served warm, when the filling is soft and the pastry is still crisp. It can also be eaten at room temperature, making it practical for picnics or packed lunches.
Can you make potato and butter börek ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble potato and butter börek ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator before baking. For the best texture, avoid leaving the filling against the pastry for too long, since moisture can make the layers limp.
How is potato and butter börek different from other potato börek?
Potato and butter börek specifically emphasizes butter between the pastry layers, giving it a richer flavor than versions made with oil. Potato börek can also refer to many shapes and fillings, including recipes with cheese, herbs, or different spices.
Potato and butter börek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B6
0.21mg · 12% DV
B3
1.8mg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
92µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Sodium
410mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.31mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
205mg · 6% DV
Potato and butter börek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Potato and butter börek
To burn the 290 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.
What is Potato and butter börek?
Potato and butter börek is a Turkish savoury pastry made with thin sheets of yufka layered or folded around a seasoned potato filling, then brushed or enriched with butter. It is part of a wider börek tradition found across Turkey and neighbouring regions, with recipes and shapes varying from one kitchen to another.
The pastry bakes crisp and flaky around a soft, comforting centre. In Turkey it is served at breakfast, with tea, or as a snack; elsewhere, it works well as a light lunch alongside salad or yoghurt. It is filling and relatively rich in carbohydrate and fat, so pair a slice with fresh vegetables for a lighter, more balanced plate.
How Nutritious Is Potato and butter börek?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Potato and butter börek 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 Potato and butter börek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Potato and butter börek 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
Potato and butter börek Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.1:1).
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