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Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek Calories
Contains protein from cottage cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 piece (medium) of Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek (120 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.7 g of carbs, 11 g of protein, 8.2 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 186 mg of Phosphorus covers 27% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 120 g
204
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
21.7g
· 8% DV
Protein
11g
· 22% DV
Fat
8.2g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 22% · Fat 36%
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.2 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.06 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.7 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 11 g | 22% |
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 Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 95 g | 162 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 240 g | 408 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek
How do you make Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek?
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek is made by briefly softening rice paper, adding a lor filling, folding it into parcels, and baking until golden. Lor is a mild Turkish whey cheese, not necessarily the same as Western-style cottage cheese.
Does Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek get crispy?
Yes, Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek can turn crisp on the outside when baked or pan-fried. Dip each sheet only briefly in water and leave space between the parcels so they brown instead of steaming.
What cheese goes in Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek?
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek uses lor, a mild Turkish whey cheese. Choose a relatively dry lor; if it is wet, drain it first so the filling does not make the rice paper soggy.
Can you make Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek in an air fryer?
Yes, Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek can be cooked in an air fryer. Arrange the parcels in a single layer, brush or spray them lightly with oil, and cook until browned, turning if your appliance heats unevenly.
Why does Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek fall apart?
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek often falls apart when the rice paper is soaked too long or the filling is overfilled. Soften each sheet just until pliable, keep the filling away from the edges, and fold it snugly.
Can Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek be made ahead?
Yes, you can assemble Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek shortly before cooking and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Avoid preparing it far ahead, because moisture from the filling can soften the rice paper.
How do you store leftover Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek?
Store leftover Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it the next day. Reheat it in an oven or air fryer to bring back some crispness; a microwave tends to soften it.
Can you freeze Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek?
Yes, Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek can be frozen after cooking and cooling. Separate the pieces with baking paper in an airtight container, then reheat them in the oven until hot and crisp.
Is Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek traditional börek?
No, Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek is a modern variation, not a traditional Turkish börek made with thin wheat-based pastry. Rice paper gives it a different texture and needs only brief soaking before folding.
What can you serve with Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek?
Serve Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek with a fresh salad, sliced tomatoes, or cucumber for a simple meal. A yogurt-based dip also works well, while a light dipping sauce can complement the crisp rice-paper wrapper.
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.46µg · 19% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
B5
0.38mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
186mg · 27% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Sodium
372mg · 16% DV
Calcium
138mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
138mg · 4% DV
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek
To burn the 204 calories in 2 piece (medium) (120 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 Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek?
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek is a börek-style pastry made by wrapping cottage cheese in softened rice paper instead of the usual pastry sheets. The filling is mild and fresh-tasting, while cooking the parcels gives the wrappers a tender centre and, if browned, a lightly crisp outside. It’s a modern variation on börek, a savoury pastry associated with Turkish and wider regional cooking.
Serve it warm for breakfast or as a snack with tea, or pair it with a simple salad for a light meal. The cottage cheese provides protein; each 100 g contains 9.2 g. For a lighter finish, bake the parcels or use only a little oil when pan-cooking.
How Nutritious Is Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek 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 Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Rice Paper Cottage Cheese Börek Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.06g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.82g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.