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Traditional sesame-free ring bread from Rize
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Rize kel simidi (85 g) has 268 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 53.7 g of carbs, 8 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 23.8 µg of Selenium covers 43% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
268
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
53.7g
· 20% DV
Protein
8g
· 16% DV
Fat
2.4g
· 3% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Protein 12% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 268 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.38 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 442 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 268 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 21 g | 66 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 42.5 g | 134 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 serving (whole) | 85 g | 268 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 piece (double) | 170 g | 536 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 536 kcal |
Calculated from 315 calories per 100 g.
Rize kel simidi is a sesame-free ring bread traditionally associated with Rize, in Turkey’s eastern Black Sea region. It is made from yeasted dough and baked, giving it a simpler surface than sesame-coated simit.
“Kel” means “bald” in Turkish, and the name refers to Rize kel simidi’s bare, sesame-free surface. It describes the bread’s appearance, not a separate ingredient or a different type of dough.
Traditional Rize kel simidi does not have sesame on its surface; that bare appearance is central to its name. Bakery recipes and handling can vary, so ask the seller if you need to avoid sesame completely.
Rize kel simidi is made by shaping yeasted dough into rings and baking them. Wheat flour, water, salt and yeast are common basics, though individual bakeries may use their own proportions or methods.
No. Rize kel simidi is a regional type of Turkish ring bread, but it is characteristically made without the sesame coating common on many simit varieties. Its local name points to that difference.
Rize kel simidi tastes like a mildly savoury, wheat-based bread rather than a sweet pastry. With no sesame coating, its flavour is more straightforward, and the crust and chew can vary between bakeries.
Rize kel simidi is often enjoyed with tea and can be paired with cheese or other breakfast foods. Its plain bread-like flavour also makes it a practical accompaniment to soups and savoury meals.
Keep Rize kel simidi in a bread box or closed bag at room temperature and eat it while fresh. Avoid leaving it somewhere damp, since trapped moisture can make the bread turn soft or spoil sooner.
Yes, Rize kel simidi freezes well when wrapped tightly while fresh. Thaw it before eating, then warm it briefly in an oven if you want to refresh the crust; freezing is preferable to letting it go stale.
Rize kel simidi comes from Rize, a province on Turkey’s eastern Black Sea coast. It is a local ring-bread tradition, and versions sold elsewhere may differ slightly from those made by Rize bakeries.
Vitamins
B1
0.36mg · 30% DV
B3
3.23mg · 20% DV
Folate
80.75µg · 20% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Manganese
0.47mg · 20% DV
Sodium
442mg · 19% DV
Iron
3.06mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
100mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Rize kel simidi is a sesame-free ring bread from Rize, a city on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. It is made from a simple wheat-flour dough, shaped into rings and baked; “kel” refers to its bare, sesame-free surface.
The browned outside is relatively crisp, while the inside is compact and pleasantly chewy. In Turkey it is commonly eaten at breakfast or with tea, plain or alongside cheese and olives. Its straightforward, savoury flavour also makes it easy to serve as bread with a light meal.
It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with comparatively little fat. Pair it with eggs, cheese or yogurt for a more substantial breakfast.
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.
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.
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
✓ 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
0.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.69g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.