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Golden-brown, softly domed oval pastries sit on a plate, with a tender pale crumb surrounding a visible orange pumpkin filling and small pieces of pale straw-yellow cheese.

Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça Calories

Savory baked pastry with pumpkin and cheese

In season: Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

298kcal

GI

58medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

165mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.1g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça (75 g) has 224 calories. That works out to 298 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.1 g of carbs, 6.5 g of protein, 10.3 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 14.3 µg of Selenium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g

224

KCAL / 75G

Carbs

26.1g

· 9% DV

Protein

6.5g

· 13% DV

Fat

10.3g

· 13% DV

Fiber

1.6g

· 6% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 12% · Fat 41%

Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (75 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories224 kcal
Total fat10.3 g13%
Saturated fat4.05 g20%
Trans fat0.09 g
Sodium383 mg17%
Total carbohydrate26.1 g9%
Fiber1.6 g6%
Protein6.5 g13%

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 Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)75 g224 kcal
1 piece (small)40 g119 kcal
2 piece (mini)80 g238 kcal
100 g100 g298 kcal
1 piece (large)115 g343 kcal
1 serving (double)150 g447 kcal
1 serving (triple)225 g671 kcal

Calculated from 298 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça

What is pumpkin and cheese poğaça?

Pumpkin and cheese poğaça is a savory Turkish-style pastry made by enclosing a pumpkin-and-cheese filling in soft dough and baking it. The filling can be mashed or left slightly chunky, and its flavor varies with the cheese and seasonings used.

How do you make pumpkin and cheese poğaça?

To make pumpkin and cheese poğaça, prepare a soft poğaça dough and let it rise, then cook the pumpkin until tender and cool it before mixing with cheese. Fill and seal portions of dough, brush the tops with egg, and bake until golden.

What cheese works best in pumpkin and cheese poğaça?

A crumbly, pleasantly salty cheese works well in pumpkin and cheese poğaça; Turkish white cheese is a common choice. You can combine it with kaşar for a meltier filling. Taste the mixture before adding salt, since some cheeses are already quite salty.

Should you cook the pumpkin before filling pumpkin and cheese poğaça?

Yes, cook the pumpkin until tender before putting it into pumpkin and cheese poğaça. Let it cool and drain off excess moisture before mixing it with the cheese, or the warm, wet filling may make the dough difficult to seal.

Why does pumpkin and cheese poğaça filling leak during baking?

The filling usually leaks from pumpkin and cheese poğaça when it is too wet, the dough is overfilled, or the seam is not sealed firmly. Drain cooked pumpkin well, leave a clear edge around the filling, and pinch the dough closed.

Can you make pumpkin and cheese poğaça without yeast?

Yes, pumpkin and cheese poğaça can be made with baking-powder dough instead of yeast dough. It saves proofing time but gives the pastry a more crumbly, biscuit-like texture rather than the soft, airy texture associated with yeasted poğaça.

What can you serve with pumpkin and cheese poğaça?

Serve pumpkin and cheese poğaça warm with tea, a simple salad, or soup. Its savory cheese filling and gently sweet pumpkin make it suitable for breakfast or a light lunch, without needing a rich side dish.

How should you store pumpkin and cheese poğaça?

Once cool, store pumpkin and cheese poğaça in a sealed container in the refrigerator because its filling contains cheese. Reheat individual pieces in an oven until warmed through; this helps the crust feel less soft than microwave reheating can.

Can pumpkin and cheese poğaça be frozen?

Yes, pumpkin and cheese poğaça can be frozen after baking and cooling. Pack the pieces so they do not stick together, then thaw and warm them in the oven before serving. The dough may be slightly less tender after freezing.

How can you make pumpkin and cheese poğaça lighter at home?

For a lighter homemade pumpkin and cheese poğaça, avoid adding unnecessary oil to the dough or brushing, use enough pumpkin to keep the filling moist, and use cheese for flavor rather than making it the bulk of the filling. Bake rather than fry it.

Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.17mg · 14% DV

Biotin

3.83µg · 13% DV

B2

0.14mg · 11% DV

B12

0.26µg · 11% DV

Minerals

Selenium

14µg · 25% DV

Phosphorus

126mg · 18% DV

Sodium

383mg · 17% DV

Manganese

0.32mg · 14% DV

Potassium ⭐

124mg · 4% DV

Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

58
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

13.5
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça

To burn the 224 calories in 1 piece (medium) (75 g):

🚶

55min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

23min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

30min

Cycling

🏊

26min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça?

Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça is a Turkish baked pastry made with soft poğaça dough and pumpkin and cheese, often as a savoury filling. Recipes vary: pumpkin may also be mixed into the dough. The cheese brings a salty note that balances the pumpkin’s gentle sweetness, while baking gives the pastry a lightly golden outside and tender centre.

In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed at breakfast, as a snack or with tea; it also travels well for a picnic or packed lunch. Outside Turkey, serve it warm as a savoury bake alongside salad or soup, or offer it as part of a brunch spread. Pumpkin adds some fibre, while the dough and cheese make each piece fairly substantial. Pair it with fresh vegetables for a lighter-feeling plate.

How Nutritious Is Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça?

Nutrient density

Medium

39/ 100

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

34/ 100

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 Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça 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 Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça Good For?

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

Pumpkin and Cheese Poğaça Fat Profile

SATURATED

4.05g

MONOUNSATURATED

3.3g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.73g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 23:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (23:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.