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Traditional baked bread-pastry hybrid, carbohydrate-rich
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (medium) of Sivas pastry bread (40 g) has 133 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.2 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 9.6 µg of Selenium covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 slice (medium) · 40 g
133
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
22.2g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% 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 66% · Protein 11% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.76 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.6 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 slice (medium) | 40 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 83 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 30 g | 100 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 55 g | 183 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 199 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 232 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 398 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 598 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Sivas pastry bread is a traditional baked specialty from Sivas, Türkiye, with a texture between soft bread and a richer pastry. It is generally served in slices and works as a breakfast food or an accompaniment to meals.
Sivas pastry bread is made by mixing a yeasted dough, letting it rise, shaping it, and baking it until cooked through. Home recipes commonly enrich the dough with milk, yogurt, or oil, and may brush the top with egg before baking.
Sivas pastry bread is typically based on flour and yeast, with milk, yogurt, or fat often added for a softer, richer crumb. Some versions include egg or seeds on top. Ingredients vary between household and bakery recipes.
Sivas pastry bread comes from Sivas, a city in central Türkiye. It is a regional baked food rather than a single standardized recipe, so its exact shape, toppings, and richness can differ from one local baker or family to another.
Sivas pastry bread is usually savory or mildly flavored, not a sweet pastry. It is commonly eaten with breakfast foods or alongside a meal. A particular bakery’s recipe may taste richer, but sweetness is not its defining feature.
Sivas pastry bread often has a richer dough than everyday lean bread, with ingredients such as milk, yogurt, or oil contributing to its softer crumb. It can be eaten like bread, but its texture and flavor feel more like a bread-pastry.
Serve Sivas pastry bread sliced, with cheese, olives, eggs, or tea for breakfast, or alongside soup and other meals. Warming a slice briefly before serving can bring back some softness, especially if the bread is no longer freshly baked.
Once completely cool, keep Sivas pastry bread in an airtight container at room temperature for short-term storage. Leaving it exposed makes it dry out faster. Avoid sealing it while warm, since trapped steam can make the crumb damp.
Yes, Sivas pastry bread can be frozen. Cool it fully, slice it, and wrap portions tightly before freezing. Thaw a portion and warm it briefly in the oven for a softer texture; prolonged reheating can dry it out.
Warm stale Sivas pastry bread in the oven for a few minutes to soften it. A light sprinkle of water on the surface before reheating can help loosen a dry crust. Avoid heating it for too long, which can make it tougher.
Vitamins
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
B3
1.52mg · 10% DV
Folate
31.2µg · 8% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.6µg · 17% DV
Sodium
204mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.24mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
51mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Sivas pastry bread is a traditional baked specialty from Sivas, in central Turkey, with a texture between bread and a rich pastry. It is made from a dough based on flour and yeast; recipes may also use ingredients such as milk, fat or egg to give it a tender, substantial crumb. The exact style varies from home to bakery, but it is generally served plain rather than with a filling.
Its soft centre and browned exterior make it a natural choice for breakfast or alongside tea, and it pairs well with cheese, olives or fresh vegetables. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich baked food, with 55.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter plate, enjoy a modest slice with vegetables or other savoury sides.
Low
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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.
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
0.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.