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Sweet thin yufka-style flatbread; flour-based and energy-dense.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sweet yufka bread (60 g) has 214 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 40.4 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 14.4 µg of Selenium covers 26% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
214
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
40.4g
· 15% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 9% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 214 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.66 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 246 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% |
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 | 214 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 125 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 75 g | 267 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 320 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 120 g | 427 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 130 g | 463 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Sweet yufka bread is a Turkish-style sweet made by folding thin yufka flatbread around halva and warming it until the filling softens. It is usually served as a simple snack or dessert.
To make sweet yufka bread, crumble halva over one half of a sheet of yufka, fold the other half over it, and warm it in a pan until the filling softens. Turn it carefully so the bread does not burn.
Sweet yufka bread is commonly made with tahini halva, which softens as it warms inside the flatbread. Plain tahini halva is a familiar choice, but cocoa tahini halva also works.
No, sweet yufka bread is not the same as katmer. The name describes yufka folded around halva, while katmer is a separate pastry with regional versions that may use layered dough and different fillings.
Sweet yufka bread is usually served warm, while the halva is soft and the yufka is freshly heated. It can be eaten after it cools, but the filling will be firmer and the bread less tender.
Yes, store-bought yufka works well for sweet yufka bread. If the sheet feels brittle, lightly moisten it before folding; too much water can make it tear or turn soggy in the pan.
Use pliable yufka and avoid overfilling sweet yufka bread. Crumble the halva rather than placing in a thick block, then fold gently; a dry sheet can be lightly dampened before you handle it.
Yes, sweet yufka bread can be warmed in an oven instead of a pan. Place the folded bread on a baking tray and heat it just until the yufka is warm and the halva softens; watch closely so it does not dry out.
Store leftover sweet yufka bread in a covered container in the refrigerator. The yufka may soften as it sits, so warm it briefly in a dry pan before serving to soften the filling again.
Yes, sweet yufka bread can be frozen, though the yufka may lose some of its original texture after thawing. Separate pieces with baking paper, wrap them well, and reheat in a pan once thawed.
Vitamins
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
B3
2.04mg · 13% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Folate
20.4µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.35mg · 15% DV
Sodium
246mg · 11% DV
Iron
1.62mg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
71mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 214 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):
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Sweet yufka bread brings together thin, pliable yufka flatbread and helva, a sweet confection. The yufka may be warmed or folded around the filling, giving a soft, lightly toasted contrast to helva’s dense, crumbly texture; the exact flavour depends on the type of helva used.
In Turkey it can be eaten as a snack or alongside tea, and it also works at breakfast for those who enjoy a sweet start. It is flour-based and energy-dense, with 356 kcal per 100 g. A modest piece with unsweetened tea or fresh fruit makes a simple pairing without adding more sweetness.
Low
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
✓ 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
0.66g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.