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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca (75 g) has 184 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.6 g of carbs, 7.7 g of protein, 9.1 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 81 µg of Vitamin K covers 68% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca is a Turkish-style baked savoury pastry filled with spinach and lor, a fresh, mild Turkish curd cheese. Its buckwheat-based dough gives a twist to the familiar pogaca, which is often enjoyed as a portable bite or part of breakfast.
The pastry is tender inside, with a lightly crisp exterior and a gently savoury filling. In Turkey it pairs naturally with tea at breakfast or during an afternoon break; elsewhere, serve it warm as a snack or alongside soup and salad. It offers protein and fibre, with 3.4 g of fibre per 100 g. For a lighter meal, enjoy one piece with fresh greens rather than adding another pastry.
Selected: 100 g
245
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
24.8g
· 9% DV
Protein
10.2g
· 20% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 40% · Protein 16% · Fat 44%
Vitamins
Vitamin K
108µg · 90% DV
Vitamin A
170µg · 19% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Biotin
5.2µg · 17% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
190mg · 27% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Sodium
410mg · 18% DV
High
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 245 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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.4:1).
Spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca is a savory pastry made by filling buckwheat dough with spinach and cottage cheese, then shaping and baking it. It is a processed food in the sense that its ingredients are prepared and combined; that does not automatically mean it is factory-made.
Spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca dough can crumble because buckwheat lacks the gluten that gives wheat dough elasticity. Let the dough rest briefly and avoid rolling it too thin. An egg or another binder in the recipe can also help it hold together.
To keep spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca from getting soggy, remove excess moisture from both the spinach and the cheese. Cook the spinach briefly, squeeze or drain it, and cool the filling completely before placing it in the dough.
Spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca has a distinctive, mildly earthy buckwheat flavor, but the spinach and cottage cheese balance it. The flavor will be more pronounced when the dough is made entirely with buckwheat flour than when buckwheat is blended with another flour.
Yes, frozen spinach works in spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca. Thaw it completely, squeeze out the released water, and cool it before mixing it with the cottage cheese; otherwise, the filling can make the pastry dough damp.
Crumbled feta can replace the cottage cheese in spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca, but it makes the filling saltier. For a milder result, use a well-drained soft cheese; avoid watery substitutes that could make the center soggy.
Spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca pairs well with a simple salad, sliced tomatoes, olives, or soup. Serve it warm for a softer filling or at room temperature as a portable savory snack; extra salty sides are unnecessary if the cheese is already salty.
Spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca keeps for about 3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because its filling contains spinach and cottage cheese, refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca can be frozen once completely cool. Freeze the pieces separately before packing them together, then thaw in the refrigerator and warm in an oven for a better texture than microwaving.
Reheat spinach, cottage cheese and buckwheat pogaca in a preheated oven just until warmed through; this helps the outside regain some texture without overcooking the filling. A microwave is quicker but can leave the buckwheat dough soft, so use short bursts if you choose it.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.