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Traditional bread made from heirloom einkorn wheat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 slice (medium) of Seferihisar karakılçık bread (60 g) has 148 calories. That works out to 247 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.7 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 1.6 g of fat and 4.1 g of fiber. Its 1.1 mg of Manganese covers 50% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 2 slice (medium) · 60 g
148
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
28.7g
· 10% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
1.6g
· 2% DV
Fiber
4.1g
· 15% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 14% · Fat 10%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 258 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.7 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
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 slice (medium) | 35 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 124 kcal |
| 2 slice (medium) | 70 g | 173 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 222 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 247 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 247 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 346 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 500 g | 1235 kcal |
Calculated from 247 calories per 100 g.
Seferihisar karakılçık bread is a traditional bread made from karakılçık, an heirloom einkorn wheat. It is classified as a processed food; that classification alone does not mean it contains industrial additives.
The main difference is the wheat used: Seferihisar karakılçık bread is made from an heirloom wheat variety, while white bread is usually made with refined wheat flour. Its color, flavor and texture can vary with the flour and the baker’s method.
Seferihisar karakılçık bread is often described as having a pronounced wheat flavor and a substantial texture. The exact taste and crumb depend on how the grain is milled and how the bread is fermented and baked.
Look for Seferihisar karakılçık bread at local bakeries and regional-food shops in Seferihisar. Elsewhere, ask artisan bakeries or specialty food sellers whether they use karakılçık wheat specifically, rather than relying on a similar-sounding bread name.
Seferihisar karakılçık bread is made with flour milled from karakılçık wheat, but recipes and fermentation methods vary among bakers. For a home bake, use a recipe developed for this flour; switching wheat flours can change the dough’s hydration and texture.
Keep Seferihisar karakılçık bread at room temperature in a clean, dry bread box or paper bag. Cover the cut side to slow drying, and freeze extra portions if you will not eat them soon.
Yes, Seferihisar karakılçık bread freezes well. Slice it first, seal the slices in an airtight freezer bag, then thaw them at room temperature or warm them straight from frozen in a toaster.
Seferihisar karakılçık bread pairs well with cheese, olives and eggs at breakfast, or with soup, salads and vegetable dishes at other meals. Toasting a slice can bring out its hearty texture.
Yes, Seferihisar karakılçık bread contains carbohydrates and can raise blood sugar. The effect varies with portion size and the rest of the meal; people with diabetes can fit it into a meal plan with portion guidance from their care team.
No. Seferihisar karakılçık bread is made with a particular heirloom wheat variety, while “whole-wheat” describes flour made using the whole grain. Whether a karakılçık loaf is whole-grain depends on the flour used to make it.
Vitamins
B3
2.46mg · 15% DV
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
B5
0.29mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.14mg · 50% DV
Selenium
17µg · 31% DV
Phosphorus
126mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Sodium
258mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Seferihisar karakılçık bread is a traditional loaf associated with Seferihisar, in İzmir province, made from karakılçık, a local heritage wheat. Its flavour reflects the grain’s distinctive, earthy character, and the loaf is generally heartier than soft white bread.
In Turkey, it can appear at breakfast or alongside meals, with olives, cheese, tomatoes or olive oil; elsewhere, it works well as toast or with soup and salads. It provides fibre as well as carbohydrates, with 6.8 g of fibre per 100 g. Its substantial texture makes a slice satisfying with simple toppings, and toasting it is an easy way to bring out its flavour.
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.
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
0.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.58g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.