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Thick, soft white bread; energy-dense with moderate protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 slice (thick) of Tonbik bread (40 g) has 108 calories. That works out to 270 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.8 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 1.1 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 9.6 µg of Selenium covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 slice (thick) · 40 g
108
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
20.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
1.1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 13% · Fat 9%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 108 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.22 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 196 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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 slice (thick) | 40 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 68 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 28 g | 76 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 55 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 189 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 270 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 110 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 324 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 432 kcal |
Calculated from 270 calories per 100 g.
Tonbik bread is a soft, thick, usually round Turkish bread, often used as a pocket for fillings. It is especially associated with döner sandwiches, but you can also fill it with grilled vegetables, cheese, or other sandwich ingredients.
Tonbik bread is typically thicker and softer than the thin pita breads commonly used for wraps, and it is often served as a round sandwich bun. Pita styles vary, so the main difference is the bread’s shape, thickness, and typical use.
Make a soft yeast dough, let it rise, shape it into rounds, and bake until cooked through and lightly browned. Avoid adding too much extra flour while shaping; a stiff dough is less likely to produce the tender, soft interior associated with Tonbik bread.
Yes, Tonbik bread is commonly used for döner sandwiches. The round bread is opened and filled with sliced döner meat and accompaniments; warming it briefly beforehand makes it softer and easier to fill.
Tonbik bread may not puff if the yeast is inactive, the dough has not risen enough, or the dough is too stiff. Let it rise in a comfortably warm place and avoid working in excessive flour when shaping the rounds.
Tonbik bread can stay doughy inside if it is removed before it has baked through. If the outside browns too quickly, the oven may be too hot; allow the bread to finish cooking before cutting into it.
Once cool, keep Tonbik bread in an airtight bread bag or container at room temperature. Refrigeration can make bread stale faster. If you will not use it soon, freeze it while fresh and reheat after thawing.
Yes, Tonbik bread freezes well. Let it cool completely, wrap it airtight, and freeze it; thaw only what you need and warm it briefly before serving. Freezing individual portions makes it easier to avoid thawing the whole batch.
Warm Tonbik bread briefly in an oven or dry pan to soften it without drying it out. If using a microwave, heat it for a short time; prolonged microwaving can make the bread rubbery.
Yes, Tonbik bread made with white flour can raise blood sugar. Pairing it with protein-rich fillings and vegetables can make a sandwich more balanced; people managing diabetes should follow their individual meal plan.
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B3
1.44mg · 9% DV
Folate
34µg · 9% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9.6µg · 17% DV
Sodium
196mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.28mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 108 calories in 1 slice (thick) (40 g):
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Tonbik bread is a thick, soft, round white loaf associated with Turkish street food, especially döner sandwiches. Its airy crumb and lightly browned outside make it easy to split and fill, though it is generally used as sandwich bread rather than served as a thin flatbread.
In Turkey, it commonly holds döner, salad and sauce; elsewhere, it works just as well with grilled meat, falafel or vegetables for a filling lunch. Made mainly from white flour, it is energy-dense and offers a moderate amount of protein (8.5 g per 100 g). Add plenty of salad and go easy on rich sauces for a lighter sandwich.
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.
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
✓ 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
0.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.25g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.39g
Omega 6:3 ratio 38:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (38:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.