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Puff Pastry Cheese Simit Calories
Cheese-filled sesame-topped puff pastry bakery item
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Puff Pastry Cheese Simit (90 g) has 371 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.6 g of carbs, 10.1 g of protein, 25.3 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 16.2 µg of Selenium covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Puff Pastry Cheese Simit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
371
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
25.6g
· 9% DV
Protein
10.1g
· 20% DV
Fat
25.3g
· 32% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 11% · Fat 61%
Puff Pastry Cheese Simit nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat | 25.3 g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 11.16 g | 56% |
| Trans fat | 0.36 g | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% |
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 Medium Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 1 ounce (quarter) | 28.4 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 227 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 536 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 659 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 742 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Puff Pastry Cheese Simit
What is a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
A Puff Pastry Cheese Simit is a ring-shaped pastry made with layered puff pastry, filled with cheese and usually topped with sesame seeds. It resembles a Turkish simit in shape and topping, but its buttery, flaky pastry and cheese centre make it different from the traditional bread.
How is a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit different from a regular simit?
A Puff Pastry Cheese Simit uses laminated pastry and a cheese filling, while a regular simit is made from yeasted bread dough and has no filling by default. Both are often ring-shaped and sesame-coated, but the puff pastry version is flakier and richer.
How do you make a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit at home?
Make a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit by wrapping cheese in thawed puff pastry, shaping the pastry into a ring and sealing the edges firmly. Brush the top with beaten egg, add sesame seeds, and bake in a preheated oven until puffed and golden.
What cheese works best in a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
A good-melting cheese works best in a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit. Turkish kaşar is a common choice; mozzarella can also work, though it gives a milder flavour. Use a moderate amount and keep it away from the pastry edges to reduce leakage.
Why does the cheese leak out of a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
Cheese usually leaks from a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit when the pastry is overfilled or the seams are not sealed. Press the edges together firmly, keep the filling inside the centre, and chill the shaped pastry briefly if it has become soft before baking.
Can you eat a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit cold?
Yes, you can eat a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit cold once it has been properly cooked and cooled. The cheese filling will be less soft and the pastry less crisp than when warm, so reheating it in an oven is better if you want its fresh-baked texture.
How should you store leftover Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
Store leftover Puff Pastry Cheese Simit in a covered container in the refrigerator after it has cooled. Reheat it in an oven to bring back some crispness; sealing it while warm traps steam and makes the pastry soggy.
Can you freeze a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
Yes, a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit can be frozen after baking and cooling. Wrap the pieces well to prevent freezer burn, then reheat them in the oven. You can also freeze shaped, unbaked pastries and bake them from frozen, allowing extra baking time.
What can you serve with a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
Serve a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit with fresh tomatoes, cucumber, olives or a simple salad to balance its rich, flaky pastry. It also works as a snack with tea or coffee; adding another heavy pastry is usually unnecessary.
How do you keep a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit from turning soggy?
Keep a Puff Pastry Cheese Simit crisp by baking it until the pastry is fully golden and letting it cool on a rack rather than in a closed container. Avoid excess cheese, which can release moisture, and reheat leftovers in an oven instead of a microwave.
Puff Pastry Cheese Simit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.29mg · 24% DV
Vitamin A
162µg · 18% DV
Biotin
5.4µg · 18% DV
B3
2.79mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Sodium
576mg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
167mg · 24% DV
Calcium
189mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
135mg · 4% DV
Puff Pastry Cheese Simit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Puff Pastry Cheese Simit
To burn the 371 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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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 Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
Puff pastry cheese simit is a Turkish bakery snack that combines the ring shape and sesame coating of simit with flaky puff pastry and a cheese filling, usually Turkish kaşar. It is a richer, crispier variation on the chewy, bread-based sesame simit, rather than a conventional filled croissant or bagel.
In Turkey, it is commonly eaten warm for breakfast or as a filling snack with tea; bakeries may sell it fresh from the oven. The pastry flakes and crunches around soft, melted cheese. It is energy-dense, with much of its energy coming from fat and carbohydrates, while the cheese adds some protein. Pair it with fresh tomatoes or cucumber for a less heavy breakfast, or share one as a snack.
How Nutritious Is Puff Pastry Cheese Simit?
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 Puff Pastry Cheese Simit 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 Puff Pastry Cheese Simit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Puff Pastry Cheese Simit Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Puff Pastry Cheese Simit Fat Profile
SATURATED
11.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.19g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 41.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (41.1:1).
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