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Soft savory bakery pastry with potato and herbs
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça (85 g) has 279 calories. That works out to 328 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.1 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 12.3 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 14.9 µg of Selenium covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
279
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
36.1g
· 13% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
12.3g
· 16% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 9% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 279 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.3 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 5.19 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 434 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 6.1 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 85 g | 279 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 394 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 525 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 558 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 170 g | 558 kcal |
Calculated from 328 calories per 100 g.
Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça is a Turkish savory pastry made from soft dough filled with seasoned potato and herbs. Bakery-style versions are typically fluffy and served as a breakfast bite or with tea.
Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça is pronounced roughly “poe-ah-CHA,” with the final syllable stressed. The Turkish letter ğ is usually not spoken as a hard “g”; it lengthens or softens the vowel before it.
Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça tastes mildly savory, with soft, tender bread around a comforting potato filling. Parsley or dill adds a fresh herbal note, while black pepper or chili can give the filling a little warmth.
Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça has a potato-and-herb filling, while plain poğaça is often unfilled or has a simpler cheese filling. The potato version is more substantial and has a soft, savory center in every filled bite.
Yes, Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça can be eaten cold or at room temperature. It is convenient for lunchboxes or travel, though warming it briefly brings back the soft texture of the dough and makes the potato filling more fragrant.
Bakeries keep Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça soft by using an enriched dough and avoiding excessive baking. At home, store cooled pastries in a sealed container and warm them gently rather than leaving them uncovered to dry out.
The filling in Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça can turn watery when the potatoes are overcooked or still wet after boiling. Drain them well, let them cool before mixing in herbs, and avoid adding liquid ingredients to the filling.
A low oven is the best way to reheat Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça without making the dough rubbery. Heat it until just warm; microwaving works in a pinch, but can soften the crust and make the pastry chewy.
Yes, Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça freezes well once fully cooled. Wrap or pack the pieces airtight to prevent freezer odors, then thaw and warm them in the oven before serving for a fresher texture.
Serve Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça with Turkish tea for a classic bakery-style snack. For a fuller meal, pair it with a crisp salad, yogurt, or soup; its savory potato filling works well with light, fresh sides.
Vitamins
B1
0.27mg · 23% DV
Folate
66.3µg · 17% DV
B3
2.47mg · 15% DV
Biotin
4.42µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Sodium
434mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.41mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
95mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
151mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Potato and Herb Bakery Poğaça is a Turkish bakery-style savoury pastry made with a soft dough and potato and herbs in or through the filling. Poğaça comes in many regional and bakery variations; this version pairs a tender, substantial crumb with the mild, earthy taste of potato and the freshness of herbs.
In Turkey, it is commonly picked up for breakfast or a snack, often alongside tea. Its dough and potato make it mostly a carbohydrate-rich pastry, with a noticeable contribution from fat. For a lighter meal, serve it with fresh tomatoes or cucumber; it also works well as a convenient snack on its own.
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.
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
5.19g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.47g
Omega 6:3 ratio 25.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (25.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.