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Traditional Turkish flatbread wrap made with whole wheat flour and cheese; provides complex carbohydrates, moderate protein, and calcium.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Whole wheat sıkma with cheese (140 g) has 375 calories. That works out to 268 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.5 g of carbs, 14.6 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 6.9 g of fiber. Its 1.4 mg of Manganese covers 62% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 140 g
375
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
44.5g
· 16% DV
Protein
14.6g
· 29% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
6.9g
· 25% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 16% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 375 kcal | |
| Total fat | 15 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.88 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.17 g | |
| Sodium | 577 mg | 25% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44.5 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% |
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) | 140 g | 375 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 75 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 70 g | 188 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 241 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 268 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 190 g | 509 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 220 g | 590 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 280 g | 750 kcal |
Calculated from 268 calories per 100 g.
Whole wheat sıkma with cheese is a Turkish flatbread wrap made by filling cooked, thin dough with cheese and rolling it up. It is a regional home-style food, often served warm for breakfast or as a quick meal.
Make whole wheat sıkma with cheese by rolling the dough thin, cooking it on a hot griddle, then adding the cheese filling and rolling the bread while warm. Crumbled cheese with herbs such as parsley is a common filling.
White cheese or çökelek, a Turkish curd cheese, commonly goes into whole wheat sıkma with cheese. Parsley is often mixed in too. If the cheese is already salty, taste the filling before adding any extra salt.
Whole wheat sıkma with cheese is rolled around its filling after the flatbread has cooked. Gözleme is usually folded over a filling and cooked as a sealed, flat parcel, so it is prepared and served differently.
Yes, whole wheat sıkma with cheese is a convenient Turkish breakfast or snack, often served warm with tea. Fresh vegetables, olives, or salad make natural sides and add freshness to the meal.
Serve whole wheat sıkma with cheese with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, olives, or a simple salad. These fresh sides balance the warm bread and cheese; tea is also a familiar pairing, especially at breakfast.
Yes, you can make whole wheat sıkma with cheese ahead, then cool it and refrigerate it in a covered container. Because it contains cheese, refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat until the filling is hot before serving.
Yes, whole wheat sıkma with cheese can be frozen after it has cooled completely. Wrap individual portions separately to prevent sticking, thaw them before reheating, and warm them in a skillet to keep the bread from becoming soggy.
Reheat whole wheat sıkma with cheese in a covered skillet over low to medium heat, turning it once so it warms evenly. Avoid prolonged high heat, which can dry out the whole wheat bread before the cheese filling is hot.
People with diabetes can include whole wheat sıkma with cheese if it fits their meal plan, but whole wheat flour still contributes carbohydrates and can raise blood glucose. Pairing a suitable portion with non-starchy vegetables can make the meal more balanced.
Vitamins
B3
4.34mg · 27% DV
B1
0.31mg · 26% DV
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
B2
0.27mg · 21% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1.43mg · 62% DV
Selenium
29µg · 53% DV
Phosphorus
300mg · 43% DV
Sodium
577mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
260mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 375 calories in 1 piece (medium) (140 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Whole wheat sıkma with cheese is a Turkish flatbread wrap: thinly rolled dough is cooked on a hot griddle, filled with cheese and folded or rolled to serve. Sıkma is especially associated with southern Turkey, including the Çukurova region; whole wheat flour gives this version a heartier, more pronounced grain flavour.
The bread is soft and pleasantly chewy, balancing the cheese’s salty, creamy or crumbly character. In Turkey it is commonly eaten warm for breakfast, with tea or as a handy snack, and it works just as well for a simple lunch elsewhere. It provides filling complex carbohydrates and fibre alongside a moderate amount of protein. Add fresh tomatoes, cucumber or herbs for a lighter, fresher plate.
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 2
Minimally 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
5.88g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.34g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.82g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.