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Savory dill pastry topped with sesame
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sesame dill poğaça (70 g) has 253 calories. That works out to 362 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.2 g of carbs, 5.7 g of protein, 12 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 14 µg of Selenium covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
253
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
30.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
5.7g
· 11% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 9% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 253 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.57 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 5.7 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 piece (medium) | 70 g | 253 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 127 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 181 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 95 g | 344 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 362 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 105 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 130 g | 471 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 507 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 210 g | 760 kcal |
Calculated from 362 calories per 100 g.
Sesame dill poğaça is a Turkish savory pastry made with dill in the dough and sesame sprinkled on top. It is commonly served at breakfast or with tea, and recipes may make it plain or add a cheese filling.
Sesame dill poğaça is made by mixing chopped dill into a soft pastry dough, shaping the dough into portions, and baking them with sesame on top. Recipes vary: some use yeast, while quicker versions use baking powder.
Sesame dill poğaça pairs well with Turkish tea, olives, sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and cheese. Serve it as part of a breakfast spread or as a savory snack; a cheese-filled version may need fewer accompaniments.
Yes, sesame dill poğaça freezes well once completely cooled. Pack the pieces airtight to help prevent freezer burn, then thaw them and warm briefly in the oven to refresh the texture.
Store sesame dill poğaça in an airtight container after it has cooled completely. Keep plain pieces at room temperature for a short period; refrigerate cheese-filled pieces, then warm them before serving for a softer, fresher texture.
Sesame dill poğaça can turn dry or hard if too much flour is added, the dough is overworked, or the pastries bake for too long. Add flour gradually and take them out when baked through and lightly golden.
Yes, you can prepare sesame dill poğaça dough ahead if the recipe uses yeast; cover it and refrigerate it overnight. Let it lose some of its chill before shaping. For baking-powder dough, mixing and baking it promptly usually gives a better rise.
Yes, dried dill can be used in sesame dill poğaça, although fresh dill gives a brighter flavor and softer flecks in the dough. Use less dried dill than fresh, since its flavor is more concentrated.
Yes, sesame dill poğaça is often made without a filling. The dill seasons the dough and sesame provides the topping, so the pastries are flavorful on their own; you can also serve cheese on the side.
Reheat sesame dill poğaça briefly in a moderate oven, rather than leaving it in until it becomes crisp throughout. If the pieces have been refrigerated, let them sit out briefly first; avoid repeated reheating, which can dry the pastry.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Biotin
5.04µg · 17% DV
B3
1.96mg · 12% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Sodium
357mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
93mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A familiar Turkish bakery pastry, Sesame dill poğaça is made from a soft savoury dough mixed with dill and finished with sesame seeds. Recipes vary, but the dough commonly includes flour and fat, sometimes with yoghurt or milk, and may be leavened in different ways.
It is tender and slightly crumbly, with fragrant dill balanced by the toasted, nutty topping. In Turkey, it is often eaten at breakfast or with tea, and makes an easy snack on the go; elsewhere, it works just as well as a savoury bite with coffee or a packed lunch. It is chiefly a carbohydrate-and-fat-rich pastry, with 362 calories per 100 g. For a lighter meal, pair a piece with fresh vegetables rather than another pastry.
Low
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Low
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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
— 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
SATURATED
3.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.34g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 39.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (39.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.