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Potato roll börek is a traditional Turkish pastry made with phyllo dough and potato filling, baked until golden.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Potato roll börek (80 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 272 mg of Sodium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Potato roll börek is a Turkish pastry made by wrapping seasoned potato filling in thin yufka or filo-style pastry, rolling it up and baking it until golden. The filling may include onion, parsley or black pepper, and home cooks often adapt it to whatever is on hand.
Its outside bakes into crisp, flaky layers while the potato centre stays soft. In Turkey, it is commonly served warm at breakfast, alongside tea, or as a snack; it also works well as part of a light meal with salad. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it makes an easy savoury addition to a brunch or picnic spread. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich pastry, with relatively little protein. Pair it with plain yogurt or greens, and use a light hand with oil for a less rich result.
Selected: 100 g
210
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
28g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
8.5g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 9% · Fat 37%
Vitamins
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Vitamin C
6mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Selenium
5µg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
65mg · 9% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
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
2.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).
Potato roll börek is made by wrapping mashed potato filling in thin phyllo pastry and baking the rolls until golden. The filling may include onion, herbs, or spices, while the pastry’s layered texture gives the outside its characteristic crispness.
To make potato roll börek, spread cooled mashed potato filling over phyllo sheets, roll them up, arrange the rolls on a tray, and bake until browned. Handle the pastry gently and keep unused sheets covered so they do not dry out.
Potato roll börek is less likely to unroll when the filling is cool, the rolls are snug, and the pastry edge is tucked underneath. Avoid overfilling, which can split the phyllo as the potato mixture heats and expands.
Potato roll börek turns crisp when the phyllo layers are lightly brushed with oil or butter and baked until golden. Keep the potato filling relatively dry, and avoid covering the rolls straight from the oven, since trapped steam softens the pastry.
Onion, parsley, black pepper, and chili flakes are common additions to potato roll börek filling. Cook or soften watery ingredients first, then cool the mixture before rolling; a wet filling can make the phyllo soggy and harder to seal.
Potato roll börek goes well with yogurt, ayran, or a crisp salad. In Turkey, it is also a familiar choice for breakfast or tea time, when it can be served warm alongside tea and other small dishes.
Yes, potato roll börek can be frozen either baked or unbaked. Cool baked rolls completely and pack them airtight; freeze unbaked rolls in a single layer before transferring them to a container, then bake them until hot and crisp.
Potato roll börek keeps in the refrigerator for about 3–4 days in a covered container. Let it cool before storing, and reheat it in an oven to bring back some crispness; a microwave tends to soften the phyllo.
Potato roll börek is a Turkish take on börek, the family of savory pastries made with thin sheets of dough. Its rolled shape and potato filling are familiar home-style variations, though ingredients and seasoning differ from kitchen to kitchen.
People with diabetes can include potato roll börek only in a portion that fits their individual meal plan, since both the pastry and potato filling can raise blood sugar. A clinician or dietitian can help account for personal medication and glucose targets.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.