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Traditional Turkish pide with potato, baked in stone oven
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Potato country pide (180 g) has 378 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 67.5 g of carbs, 9.4 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 4.9 g of fiber. Its 612 mg of Sodium covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Potato country pide is a Turkish baked pide: yeasted dough is shaped into a long, boat-like flatbread and filled with seasoned potato, often with onion. It is a rustic style of pide, traditionally cooked in a stone oven, with recipes and seasoning varying from one bakery or household to another.
The crust is browned and chewy, while the soft filling makes each slice hearty and comforting. In Turkey it is commonly eaten warm as a quick lunch or snack, sometimes alongside ayran or salad; English-speaking diners can serve it the same way or share it as part of a casual meal. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich bread dish, with more modest protein. Pairing a portion with fresh salad helps make a more balanced, lighter meal.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
37.5g
· 14% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 10% · Fat 18%
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B6
0.19mg · 11% DV
B3
1.4mg · 9% DV
B5
0.35mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Selenium
6.2µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
52mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 210 calories in 100 g:
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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.
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
0.8g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
Potato country pide is made with pide dough topped with mashed potato and usually browned onion. The filling is spread over an elongated, boat-shaped base, which is baked until the crust turns golden.
To make potato country pide, prepare yeasted dough and shape it into an elongated boat. Mix mashed boiled potatoes with cooked onion, spread the filling over the dough, and bake in a hot oven until the crust is browned.
No. Potato country pide is an open, oven-baked bread with a thicker crust, while potato gözleme is made by folding a thin sheet of dough around its filling and cooking it on a griddle. Their shape and texture differ.
The filling in potato country pide can turn dry if the potatoes are overcooked or the mixture has too little moisture from the onion. Mash the potatoes while warm and mix them thoroughly with softened onion before spreading the filling.
Starchy potatoes that mash easily work well for potato country pide. Drain them thoroughly after boiling so the filling stays thick and does not make the dough soggy.
Yes, potato country pide can be frozen after it has cooled completely. Wrap individual portions airtight, then reheat them in the oven after thawing to help restore some crispness to the crust.
Reheat potato country pide in an oven rather than a microwave to keep the crust from becoming soft. Warm it briefly in a preheated oven, checking that the bread is heated through without drying out.
Store potato country pide in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Eat it within a few days, and reheat it thoroughly; do not leave the potato-filled bread at room temperature for extended periods.
Potato country pide has a mashed-potato and onion topping, while kıymalı pide is topped with seasoned minced meat. Both are elongated Turkish pides, but the filling changes their flavor and makes them distinct dishes.
Serve potato country pide with a fresh salad, soup, or yogurt-based drink such as ayran. These pairings balance the warm, soft potato filling and make the pide work as part of a fuller meal.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.