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Baked pastry filled with spinach, leek and curd cheese
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Spinach, leek and curd cheese börek (120 g) has 294 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 31 g of carbs, 10.9 g of protein, 14.6 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 146.4 µg of Vitamin K covers 122% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
294
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
31g
· 11% DV
Protein
10.9g
· 22% DV
Fat
14.6g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 15% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 294 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.6 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.14 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 516 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 22% |
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) | 120 g | 294 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 90 g | 221 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 392 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 441 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 220 g | 539 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 613 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Spinach, leek and curd cheese börek is a layered pastry filled with leafy greens, leek and mild curd cheese. It is commonly made with thin yufka sheets, then baked until golden, and can be served as a snack, breakfast dish or light meal.
To make spinach, leek and curd cheese börek, soften the chopped vegetables, let excess moisture evaporate, and combine them with curd cheese. Layer the filling with brushed yufka or filo sheets, fold or roll the pastry, and bake until crisp and golden.
Yes, you can assemble spinach, leek and curd cheese börek ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Keep the filling cool before assembling, so steam does not soften the pastry, and bake it shortly before serving for the crispest layers.
Keep spinach, leek and curd cheese börek from getting soggy by cooking the vegetables until their released liquid has evaporated. Cool the filling before adding it to the pastry, drain wet curd cheese, and avoid soaking the yufka or filo with too much brushing mixture.
Yes, filo can stand in for yufka in spinach, leek and curd cheese börek. Filo is usually thinner and dries out quickly, so keep unused sheets covered and brush each layer lightly with oil or a suitable pastry wash.
Spinach, leek and curd cheese börek uses Turkish-style yufka and a filling that includes leek and mild curd cheese. Spanakopita is Greek and commonly features spinach with feta and herbs in filo; recipes vary, but the pastry and cheese give them distinct flavours.
Reheat spinach, leek and curd cheese börek in an oven until hot throughout and crisp on the outside. An air fryer also works for individual pieces. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to soften the pastry, so it is less suitable when crisp layers matter.
Yes, baked spinach, leek and curd cheese börek freezes well once completely cool. Wrap individual portions tightly and thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven. Freeze pieces in a single layer first if you want to keep them from sticking together.
Serve spinach, leek and curd cheese börek with a crisp salad, plain yogurt or a yogurt-based dip. For a fuller meal, add soup; for brunch, pair it with olives and fresh vegetables rather than another rich pastry.
Spinach, leek and curd cheese börek is enjoyable warm or at room temperature. Warm börek has a crisper pastry and softer filling, while cooled pieces are easier to pack for lunch or serve at a picnic.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
146.4µg · 122% DV
Vitamin A
186µg · 21% DV
Folate
81.6µg · 20% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
20µg · 36% DV
Phosphorus
187mg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.58mg · 25% DV
Sodium
516mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
258mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Spinach, leek and curd cheese börek is made by filling thin pastry sheets with spinach, leek and soft curd cheese, then baking them until golden. Börek is part of Turkish and wider regional cooking, with many home-style fillings and shapes.
The pastry turns crisp at the edges while the filling stays tender and savoury; the mild cheese softens the leek’s sweetness. In Turkey it is served for breakfast, alongside tea, or as a snack, and it also works as a light meal with salad. The vegetables and cheese bring some protein and fibre, while the pastry makes it a substantial bite. For a lighter plate, pair a modest piece with fresh salad or plain yoghurt.
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.
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
4.14g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.58g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.