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Thin, traditional Turkish flatbread cooked on a convex griddle (sac)
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sac yufka (40 g) has 118 calories. That works out to 295 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.8 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
118
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
23.8g
· 9% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 12% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 110 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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) | 40 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 15 g | 44 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 20 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 177 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 80 g | 236 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 80 g | 236 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 295 kcal |
Calculated from 295 calories per 100 g.
Sac yufka is a traditional Turkish flatbread made by cooking thinly rolled dough on a convex griddle called a sac. It can be eaten fresh as bread or dried for storage and softened again when needed.
Sac yufka is made from a simple dough of flour, water and usually salt. The dough is rolled thin, then cooked on both sides on a hot convex griddle; a large, heavy skillet can work at home.
Sac yufka is cooked flatbread, commonly eaten as bread or used for wraps. Phyllo is uncooked pastry dough rolled into very thin sheets for layered dishes such as börek or baklava, so the two are used differently.
Lightly sprinkle dried sac yufka with water, then place it between clean, damp towels for a few minutes. Add only a little moisture at a time; soaking it can make the bread gummy rather than pliable.
Keep fresh sac yufka in a sealed bag or container so it does not dry out. Store dried sheets in a cool, dry place away from humidity; refrigerate fresh bread if you will not use it soon.
Yes, sac yufka freezes well. Separate the sheets with parchment paper, seal them in a freezer-safe bag, and thaw what you need in the refrigerator; lightly moisten dried sheets before serving if they are brittle.
Sac yufka usually cracks because it has dried out. Leaving it uncovered or overcooking it can remove too much moisture; lightly mist the sheet and let it rest briefly under a damp towel before folding.
Sac yufka is often eaten as bread or wrapped around fillings such as cheese, vegetables or meat. If the sheet is dry, soften it first; fresh, flexible sac yufka can be filled and rolled without that step.
You can use sac yufka for wraps and quick gözleme-style snacks. Add a filling such as cheese or potato, fold the sheet, and warm it in a pan until the bread is pliable and the filling is hot.
Yes, reheat sac yufka briefly in a dry skillet over medium heat. Turn it once it is warm and flexible; if it is already dry, sprinkle it with a little water first to keep it from becoming brittle.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.48mg · 3% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.6µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Selenium
2.8µg · 5% DV
Sodium
110mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 118 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Sac yufka is a traditional Turkish flatbread made from a thin sheet of dough, typically flour, water and salt, cooked on a convex griddle called a sac. It is rolled out in large rounds and can be folded or wrapped around a filling; methods and thickness vary from one region to another.
In Turkey, it is served with breakfast foods, alongside meals, or wrapped around cheese, vegetables or other fillings. Fresh from the griddle, it is soft and pliable, becoming drier and more brittle as it sits. Sac yufka is mainly a source of carbohydrates and is low in fat. Pair it with eggs, beans, yoghurt or vegetables for a more substantial meal.
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 2
Minimally 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
0.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.09g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.