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Gluten-free, high fiber, traditional Turkish pastry
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sorghum Flour Pogaca (60 g) has 171 calories. That works out to 285 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.1 g of carbs, 3.7 g of protein, 4.1 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
171
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
29.1g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.7g
· 7% DV
Fat
4.1g
· 5% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 9% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 171 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.1 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 3.7 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 piece (medium) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 114 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 60 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 285 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 120 g | 342 kcal |
Calculated from 285 calories per 100 g.
Sorghum Flour Pogaca is made by mixing sorghum flour with ingredients such as yogurt or milk, oil, and egg, then shaping and baking the dough. Since sorghum does not form gluten, use a recipe with a binder so the pastries hold together.
Sorghum Flour Pogaca can crumble when its dough lacks enough binding or moisture. Sorghum flour does not develop the stretchy gluten found in wheat dough, so ingredients such as egg or a suitable binder help the pastry keep its shape.
Cheese, olives, and potato are all suitable fillings for Sorghum Flour Pogaca. Keep the filling fairly dry: excess moisture can soften the dough, make shaping difficult, and cause the pastry to split as it bakes.
Sorghum Flour Pogaca has a mildly sweet, earthy grain flavor, so it may taste different from pogaca made with wheat flour. A savory cheese or olive filling balances the sorghum flavor, while the exact taste varies with the recipe.
Yes, you can use yeast in Sorghum Flour Pogaca, but it will not make sorghum dough stretchy in the way it does wheat dough. Follow a recipe designed for gluten-free dough, with enough binding to help the shaped pastries stay intact.
No, replacing wheat flour one-for-one with sorghum flour in Pogaca usually changes the dough too much. Sorghum does not form gluten, so the liquid and binder often need adjustment; use a recipe developed specifically for sorghum or gluten-free pastry.
To keep Sorghum Flour Pogaca tender, avoid adding excess flour while shaping and use the moisture-rich ingredients specified in the recipe. Once baked, cover the pastries with a clean cloth as they cool, then store them in an airtight container.
Sorghum Flour Pogaca can be suitable for people with celiac disease if every ingredient is gluten-free and cross-contact is prevented. Use flour labeled gluten-free, and prepare the dough with clean utensils and surfaces that have not been exposed to wheat.
Yes, Sorghum Flour Pogaca can be frozen after it has cooled. Pack the pieces so they do not stick together, and thaw them before serving; a brief reheat can help restore a freshly baked texture.
Serve Sorghum Flour Pogaca with a simple salad, olives, or yogurt, depending on its filling. For a breakfast spread, add tomatoes and cucumber; with tea, the pogaca can also be served on its own as a savory snack.
Vitamins
B3
1.08mg · 7% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Sodium
198mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
59mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sorghum flour pogaca is a sorghum-flour take on poğaça, the Turkish baked bun often made with a savoury filling. The dough is shaped into small rounds or crescents and may be filled with cheese or olives, or left plain. Sorghum brings a different texture from the wheat flour used in many familiar versions; recipes vary in how soft and crumbly the pastry turns out.
In Turkey, poğaça is a breakfast and tea-time favourite, often eaten on the way to work or alongside tea at home. This version is satisfying and provides fibre, with about 5.1 g per 100 g. Pair it with fresh vegetables or a bowl of plain yoghurt for a simple meal, or choose a modest filling if you’d like a lighter bite.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.