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Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek Calories
Cheese provides protein and calcium in a sesame-topped yufka pastry.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
100 g of Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek has 330 calories. It contains 32 g of carbs, 12.5 g of protein, 17 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 24 µg of Selenium covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
330
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
12.5g
· 25% DV
Fat
17g
· 22% 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 39% · Protein 15% · Fat 46%
Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek nutrition facts table · 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 kcal | |
| Total fat | 17 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g | 36% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 610 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% |
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 Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 80 g | 264 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 495 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 528 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 726 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 825 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek
What is sesame cheese yufka börek?
Sesame cheese yufka börek is a Turkish-style layered pastry made with thin yufka sheets, a cheese filling, and sesame on top. It is typically baked until the pastry turns golden and crisp.
How do you make sesame cheese yufka börek?
To make sesame cheese yufka börek, layer or fold yufka around a cheese filling, brush the surface with an egg or oil wash, and scatter sesame seeds over it. Bake until the layers are cooked through and golden.
What cheese is best for sesame cheese yufka börek?
A salty, crumbly white cheese works well in sesame cheese yufka börek. You can mix it with a milder cheese for a less salty filling; drain moist cheese first so it does not make the yufka soggy.
How do you keep sesame cheese yufka börek crisp?
Keep sesame cheese yufka börek crisp by avoiding an overly wet filling and not covering it after baking. Let it cool on a rack so steam can escape instead of softening the pastry and sesame topping.
Can you freeze sesame cheese yufka börek?
Yes, sesame cheese yufka börek can be frozen either before or after baking. Freeze pieces separately before packing them together; bake unbaked pieces from frozen, allowing extra time for the center to cook.
How do you reheat sesame cheese yufka börek?
Reheat sesame cheese yufka börek in an oven or a dry skillet to bring back some crispness. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to soften the yufka, so it is less suitable when texture matters.
Can you prepare sesame cheese yufka börek ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble sesame cheese yufka börek ahead and refrigerate it covered until baking. Add the sesame topping just before it goes into the oven to help keep the surface from becoming damp.
What should you serve with sesame cheese yufka börek?
Serve sesame cheese yufka börek with a fresh salad, yogurt, or a cooling cucumber dip. For a Turkish-style breakfast or snack, tea and sliced tomatoes and cucumbers make simple accompaniments.
Why does sesame cheese yufka börek turn soggy?
Sesame cheese yufka börek turns soggy when the filling releases too much moisture, the yufka is over-soaked, or steam gets trapped after baking. Drain the cheese and cool the baked börek uncovered.
Is sesame cheese yufka börek traditionally Turkish?
Yes, sesame cheese yufka börek draws on Turkish börek-making, which uses thin yufka pastry with savory fillings. Recipes and shapes vary by household, and sesame is one way to finish the top before baking.
Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.62µg · 26% DV
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
B2
0.25mg · 19% DV
B3
2.8mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
24µg · 44% DV
Phosphorus
255mg · 36% DV
Copper
0.28mg · 31% DV
Calcium
285mg · 28% DV
Sodium
610mg · 27% DV
Potassium ⭐
165mg · 5% DV
Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek
To burn the 330 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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 Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek?
Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek is a Turkish pastry made by filling thin sheets of yufka with cheese, then baking them with sesame scattered over the top. The cheese varies between recipes, while the pastry’s layered structure and sesame crust give it its familiar character.
It is commonly served warm or at room temperature for breakfast, as a snack with tea, or as part of a light meal. Expect a crisp, toasted surface and a soft, savoury centre. The yufka contributes most of the carbohydrates, while the cheese adds protein; a 100 g portion provides 12.5 g of protein. Pair it with fresh tomatoes, cucumber or a green salad for a fresher, lighter plate.
How Nutritious Is Sesame Cheese Yufka 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
Low
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 Sesame Cheese Yufka 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 Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek 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
Sesame Cheese Yufka Börek Fat Profile
SATURATED
7.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42.5:1).
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