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Traditional Sivas dessert, thinly rolled dough with butter and sugar.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Sivas katmer (90 g) has 333 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 48.6 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 12.6 g of fat and 1.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Sivas katmer is a traditional sweet from Sivas in central Turkey, made by rolling dough thin and preparing it with butter and sugar before baking. It is a simple, home-style pastry, though its shape and exact preparation can vary between recipes. The name katmer is used for different regional pastries, so this version is distinctively associated with Sivas.
Served warm, it has a lightly crisp outside and a tender, buttery, sweet centre. In Turkey it is often offered with tea or brought out for guests; elsewhere, it works well as a small dessert alongside coffee or tea. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, with comparatively little protein or fibre. For a lighter serving, enjoy a modest piece and keep the drink unsweetened.
Selected: 100 g
370
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
54g
· 20% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 7% · Fat 34%
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
80µg · 9% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6µg · 11% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% DV
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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 370 calories in 100 g:
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
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
7.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50:1).
Sivas katmer is a traditional Turkish sweet made from thinly rolled dough layered or folded with butter and sugar, then cooked. It is known for its buttery taste and layered texture.
Sivas katmer is made with dough, butter and sugar. The dough is rolled thin, spread or layered with the filling, folded, and cooked; recipes can vary in the way the dough is prepared.
Sivas katmer is traditionally cooked after its thin dough has been buttered, sweetened and folded. It is commonly cooked on a hot griddle or in a pan until the layers are cooked through and lightly browned.
No, Sivas katmer and Gaziantep katmer are different regional sweets. Sivas katmer is typically a simple butter-and-sugar pastry, while Gaziantep katmer is commonly filled with kaymak and pistachios and baked.
Sivas katmer tastes buttery and sweet, with a soft, layered interior and a lightly crisp surface when freshly cooked. Its flavor is simpler than versions of katmer filled with cream or nuts.
Sivas katmer is usually served warm or at room temperature, often cut into pieces. Tea is a natural accompaniment, and it can be offered as a dessert or as a sweet pastry with breakfast.
Yes, Sivas katmer can be eaten for breakfast, especially alongside tea. Since it is a sweet, buttery pastry, it is often served as one part of a meal rather than as the only food.
Store leftover Sivas katmer in a sealed container once it has cooled. Keep it in a cool, dry place for short-term storage, or refrigerate it for longer; warming it before serving helps soften the pastry.
Yes, you can freeze Sivas katmer. Let it cool completely, wrap individual portions well, and freeze them in an airtight container. Thaw a portion before reheating it in a pan.
Reheat Sivas katmer in a dry pan over low to medium heat, turning it once so it warms evenly. This helps restore some crispness; microwaving is quicker but can leave the layers softer.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.