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Spinach-filled pastry, cooked on sac griddle, traditional Turkish
In season: Spring · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Spinach sac börek (120 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.6 g of carbs, 7.4 g of protein, 9.8 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 54 µg of Vitamin K covers 45% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
252
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
33.6g
· 12% DV
Protein
7.4g
· 15% DV
Fat
9.8g
· 13% 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 53% · Protein 12% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 408 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% |
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 | 252 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 420 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Spinach sac börek is a Turkish pastry made by folding spinach filling inside thin dough and cooking it on a hot sac griddle. It is often served as a half-moon, with a lightly blistered surface and a savory, soft filling.
Spinach sac börek is traditionally cooked directly on a heated sac griddle, rather than deep-fried. The filled dough is turned so both sides brown; at home, a heavy skillet can stand in for a sac when one is not available.
Spinach sac börek and gözleme are both Turkish griddle-cooked pastries, and the names can overlap in some regions. Spinach sac börek is often folded into a sealed half-moon, while gözleme is commonly folded over its filling, but local shapes and names vary.
Spinach is the defining filling in spinach sac börek. Recipes may add onion, herbs, pepper, or cheese, depending on the region and household; squeezing excess moisture from the spinach helps keep the thin dough from becoming soggy.
Spinach sac börek can split if the filling is too wet, the pastry is overfilled, or the edges are not sealed firmly. Drain the cooked or washed spinach well, leave a clear border around the filling, and press the seam closed before griddling.
Yes, spinach sac börek can be cooked in a wide, heavy skillet if you do not have a sac griddle. Heat the dry pan first and cook the pastry over medium heat, turning it when the underside has browned so the filling warms without scorching the dough.
Spinach sac börek pairs well with plain yogurt, ayran, or a fresh salad. In Turkey it may also be served with tea as a light meal or snack; yogurt-based sides complement the savory spinach filling without making the pastry itself heavier.
Yes, spinach sac börek freezes well after cooking. Cool it completely, wrap individual pieces to prevent sticking and freezer odors, then reheat from thawed in a skillet or oven so the outside becomes crisp again.
Reheat spinach sac börek in a dry skillet over medium-low heat or in an oven until hot throughout. These methods help restore a crisp surface; covering it tightly or microwaving it for too long can trap steam and soften the pastry.
Yes, you can prepare spinach sac börek ahead by making the spinach filling and dough separately, then assembling and cooking them closer to serving. Cool any cooked filling and drain it well before use so moisture does not soften the pastry.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
54µg · 45% DV
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
Folate
72µg · 18% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
Minerals
Sodium
408mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.38mg · 17% DV
Selenium
8.4µg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Spinach sac börek is a traditional Turkish pastry made by folding spinach into thin dough and cooking it on a hot sac griddle. The dough develops golden, lightly blistered patches while the filling stays tender and savoury. In Turkey it is often eaten hot for breakfast, as a teatime bite or as a simple meal, with ayran or yoghurt alongside; it also works well as a snack wherever you find it.
The pastry makes it a filling, carbohydrate-led choice, while the spinach adds some fibre. A side salad or plain yoghurt makes an easy, lighter-feeling pairing.
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
2.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.72g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.