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Savory vegetable-filled pastry topped with sesame
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Vegetable sesame poğaça (75 g) has 249 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.2 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 11.5 g of fat and 2.3 g of fiber. Its 13.5 µg of Selenium covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 75 g
249
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
30.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
11.5g
· 15% DV
Fiber
2.3g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 10% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 249 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.5 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.33 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 364 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% |
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) | 75 g | 249 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 40 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 199 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 130 g | 432 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 498 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 598 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Vegetable sesame poğaça is a savory Turkish pastry with vegetable filling and sesame on top. It is commonly eaten for breakfast or with tea, and its filling and dough can vary between recipes.
To make vegetable sesame poğaça, wrap a seasoned vegetable filling in soft poğaça dough, seal the edges, and sprinkle sesame over the top before baking. If the recipe uses yeast, let the dough rise before shaping.
Vegetable sesame poğaça can contain spinach, potato, peppers, zucchini, or a mixture of vegetables. Cook watery vegetables first and drain them well so their moisture does not make the pastry filling soggy or weaken the dough.
Yes, vegetable sesame poğaça freezes well once it has cooled completely. Wrap the pieces airtight, then thaw and warm them in the oven before serving; this helps restore a better pastry texture than prolonged microwave heating.
Store vegetable sesame poğaça in a closed container after it has cooled, and keep it away from heat and moisture. Because the vegetable filling can be moist, refrigerate it if you are not eating it soon, or freeze it for longer storage.
Vegetable sesame poğaça can turn dense if the dough is overworked, too much flour is added, or yeast dough is shaped before it has risen. Keep the dough soft and give it enough time to rise before baking.
Warm vegetable sesame poğaça briefly in the oven for a less soggy crust, or cover it with a damp paper towel for a short microwave warming. Check often, since overheating can make the dough tough or rubbery.
Yes, vegetable sesame poğaça has a vegetable filling and a sesame topping, while plain poğaça may be unfilled or use a different filling and topping. The dough is usually similar, but recipes vary in seasoning and texture.
Yes, vegetable sesame poğaça can be made without cheese. Season the vegetables well and drain excess liquid; if adapting a cheese-filled recipe, chop the vegetables finely so the filling stays together when you seal the dough.
Vegetable sesame poğaça pairs well with tea, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, or a simple salad. Since it already has a savory filling, serve it as a light breakfast or snack rather than relying on another rich pastry alongside it.
Vitamins
B1
0.24mg · 20% DV
Biotin
4.65µg · 16% DV
B3
2.33mg · 15% DV
Folate
57µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Manganese
0.55mg · 24% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Sodium
364mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
126mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Vegetable sesame poğaça is a Turkish savoury pastry: soft dough is wrapped around a vegetable filling and finished with sesame seeds before baking. The vegetables vary from recipe to recipe, and you’ll find it in bakeries as well as home kitchens in Türkiye.
It is commonly eaten at breakfast with tea, or as a handy snack between meals. The crust is lightly browned, the inside tender, and the sesame adds a toasty note. Like many pastries, it is fairly substantial, with much of its energy coming from the dough and fat; the vegetable filling contributes some fibre. For a lighter-feeling meal, serve it with fresh tomatoes or a simple salad.
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
2.33g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 52.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (52.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.