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Potica Calories
Traditional Slovenian walnut roll pastry
In season: Spring · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 slice (medium) of Potica (60 g) has 210 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 27 g of carbs, 4.2 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Potica Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 60 g
210
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
27g
· 10% DV
Protein
4.2g
· 8% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 8% · Fat 40%
Potica nutrition facts table · 1 slice (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% |
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 Potica?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 40 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 slice (jumbo) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Potica
What is Potica?
Potica is a traditional Slovenian rolled pastry, usually made with yeast dough and a rich walnut filling. The dough is rolled around the filling and baked, often in a ring-shaped mold; it is especially associated with holiday meals.
How do you pronounce Potica?
Potica is commonly pronounced poh-TEE-tsah, with the final “c” sounding like “ts.” Slovenian pronunciation can vary slightly by speaker, but this approximation will be understood when asking for the pastry.
What does Potica taste like?
Potica tastes like soft, mildly sweet yeast pastry wrapped around a concentrated filling. Walnut versions are rich and nutty, while recipes with poppy seeds, tarragon, or cheese have distinctly different flavors.
What is traditionally inside Potica?
Walnut filling is the best-known traditional choice for Potica, often combined with sugar and milk. Other established fillings include poppy seed, tarragon, and cottage cheese, so the flavor can vary considerably between family and regional recipes.
Is Potica the same as povitica?
No, Potica and povitica are related rolled pastries, but they are not simply interchangeable names. Potica is Slovenian, while povitica is commonly associated with Croatian and neighboring traditions; recipes and regional customs differ.
Why is Potica baked in a ring mold?
Potica is often baked in a fluted, ring-shaped potičnik mold because its central opening helps the large rolled pastry bake evenly. A loaf pan can work too, but the shape and baking time may differ.
When do Slovenians eat Potica?
Slovenians traditionally serve Potica at Christmas and Easter, though it is enjoyed at other celebrations and throughout the year. It is usually sliced and served with coffee or tea rather than treated as an everyday breakfast pastry.
Why does Potica crack while baking?
Potica can crack when the dough is rolled too tightly, the filling is too wet, or the surface dries before baking. Roll it evenly without compressing it, and avoid overfilling; small cracks do not usually affect its flavor.
Can you make Potica without walnuts?
Yes, Potica can be made with poppy-seed, tarragon, or cheese filling instead of walnuts. These are recognized variations, not just substitutions, and each gives the pastry a different traditional flavor profile.
How should you store Potica, and can you freeze it?
Keep Potica well wrapped at room temperature for a few days, or refrigerate versions with perishable dairy fillings. It also freezes well: wrap it tightly once cool and thaw it at room temperature before serving.
Potica Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
B12
0.12µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
54mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Sodium
132mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Potica Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Potica
To burn the 210 calories in 1 slice (medium) (60 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Potica?
Potica is a traditional Slovenian rolled pastry, made by spreading a filling—often walnuts, sugar and spices—over yeast dough, then rolling and baking it. Recipes vary by region and family; some fillings include honey, while the dough is typically enriched for a soft, tender crumb.
It is served in slices, especially for holidays and family celebrations in Slovenia, often alongside coffee. Elsewhere, it works well as a teatime or dessert pastry; its rich walnut filling makes a small slice satisfying. At about 350 calories per 100 g, it is an energy-dense sweet rather than an everyday light snack. Serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee, or pair a modest slice with fresh fruit.
How Nutritious Is Potica?
Nutrient density
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.
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 Potica 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 Potica Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Potica Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
Potica Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
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