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A baked square pastry made with flour, fat and a curd-cheese filling.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Square pastry with curd cheese (90 g) has 279 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.6 g of carbs, 9 g of protein, 13.5 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 16.2 µg of Selenium covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 69 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
279
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
30.6g
· 11% DV
Protein
9g
· 18% DV
Fat
13.5g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 44% · Protein 13% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 279 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.5 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 423 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 9 g | 18% |
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) | 90 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 50 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 217 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 403 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 558 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
A square pastry with curd cheese is a savory Turkish-style baked pastry made from dough folded around a curd-cheese filling. It is a square-shaped version of poğaça, a familiar filled pastry often eaten as a snack or at breakfast.
It is a type of poğaça, not a separate pastry category. A square pastry with curd cheese uses the same general idea of dough wrapped around a filling, while its square shape and lor filling distinguish it from other poğaça varieties.
To make a square pastry with curd cheese, place a spoonful of filling in the center of a piece of dough, fold the edges over it, and seal them well. Arrange the pastries seam-side down and bake until golden, following your chosen dough recipe.
The curd cheese filling in a square pastry with curd cheese is mild, soft, and slightly tangy, rather than strongly aged or sharp. In Turkish, this fresh curd cheese is called lor; herbs such as parsley can add more flavor.
A square pastry with curd cheese can be made with either yeasted dough or baking powder dough. Yeast gives it a more bread-like, airy texture and needs time to rise, while baking powder is useful for a quicker, more tender pastry.
Yes, cottage cheese can replace the curd cheese in a square pastry with curd cheese, but drain it well first. A wetter filling can make the dough soggy or leak through the seams; mash larger curds for a more even filling.
A square pastry with curd cheese is usually savory. The mild lor filling is commonly paired with salt and sometimes herbs, rather than sugar; recipes can vary, so check the filling method if you are ordering one.
A square pastry with curd cheese is often served warm for breakfast or as a snack with tea. Fresh vegetables, olives, or a simple salad make suitable accompaniments, and the pastry can also be served on its own.
Let a square pastry with curd cheese cool completely, then keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Because the filling contains fresh cheese, avoid leaving it at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, you can freeze a square pastry with curd cheese after baking and cooling it completely. Store the pieces airtight, thaw them before serving, and warm them in the oven to refresh the pastry; microwaving can make the crust soft.
Vitamins
B12
0.5µg · 21% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B3
1.98mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Sodium
423mg · 18% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
131mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Square pastry with curd cheese is a Turkish-style poğaça: a baked, flour-and-fat dough parcel filled with lor, a mild, fresh curd cheese. Poğaça is sold in bakeries and made at home across Turkey, with fillings and shapes varying from one recipe to another.
The soft, lightly crumbly pastry has a savoury, gentle cheese centre. In Turkey, it is commonly eaten at breakfast or with tea, and makes an easy snack on the go; fresh tomatoes or cucumber are natural accompaniments. It provides 10 g of protein per 100 g, alongside substantial carbohydrate and fat from the pastry. For a lighter bite, pair a piece with fresh vegetables rather than another rich pastry.
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.
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
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.69g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.