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Cheese-filled yeasted savory pastry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Yeast poğaça with kashar cheese (85 g) has 282 calories. That works out to 332 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.7 g of carbs, 9.2 g of protein, 12.5 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 20.8 µg of Selenium covers 38% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
282
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
33.7g
· 12% DV
Protein
9.2g
· 18% DV
Fat
12.5g
· 16% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 13% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.5 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.03 g | 30% |
| Trans fat | 0.21 g | |
| Sodium | 455 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 9.2 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) | 85 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 216 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 332 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 115 g | 382 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 150 g | 498 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 564 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 170 g | 564 kcal |
| 1 pack (triple) | 340 g | 1129 kcal |
Calculated from 332 calories per 100 g.
Yeast poğaça with kashar cheese is made by wrapping a soft, risen dough around cheese and baking the shaped rolls. Mix yeast with lukewarm milk, knead with flour and other dough ingredients, let it rise, then fill, seal and bake until golden.
Kashar is a Turkish cheese made from cow’s milk, and it melts well inside yeast poğaça with kashar cheese. Fresh kashar gives a mild, stretchy filling; aged kashar has a firmer texture and a more pronounced flavor.
Kashar usually leaks from yeast poğaça with kashar cheese when the dough seam is loose or the filling is overstuffed. Keep the cheese away from the edges, pinch the dough closed firmly, and place the seam underneath before baking.
Yeast poğaça with kashar cheese dough may fail to rise if the yeast is inactive, the milk is too hot, or the dough is kept somewhere cold. Use lukewarm liquid and leave the covered dough in a warm, draft-free place until puffy.
To keep yeast poğaça with kashar cheese soft, make a supple dough and avoid adding excess flour while kneading. Cover the baked rolls with a clean towel as they cool, then store them in an airtight container so they do not dry out.
Yes, you can prepare yeast poğaça with kashar cheese dough the night before and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator. Cover it well, then let the chilled dough warm slightly before shaping and give the filled rolls time to puff up before baking.
Yes, yeast poğaça with kashar cheese freezes well once fully cooled. Pack the rolls airtight to prevent freezer burn, thaw them before serving, and warm them in the oven for a fresher texture.
Store yeast poğaça with kashar cheese in an airtight container after it has cooled completely. It can sit at room temperature for short-term eating; refrigerate it if keeping it longer, then warm it before serving to soften the bread.
Yes, yeast poğaça with kashar cheese can be reheated in an oven or toaster oven until warm. This helps refresh the bread and soften the filling; avoid overheating, which can make the dough dry and the cheese too hot.
Yeast poğaça with kashar cheese pairs well with tea, fresh vegetables, olives or a simple soup. For breakfast or a snack, serve it with tomato and cucumber; its savory cheese filling means it needs little else to feel satisfying.
Vitamins
B1
0.25mg · 21% DV
Biotin
6.12µg · 20% DV
B3
2.64mg · 17% DV
B12
0.36µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Selenium
21µg · 38% DV
Phosphorus
162mg · 23% DV
Sodium
455mg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.41mg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
133mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Yeast poğaça with kashar cheese is a Turkish savoury pastry made from soft, risen dough wrapped around kashar, a mild, semi-hard Turkish cheese. It is found in bakeries and home kitchens, where it is often baked for breakfast or a quick bite.
The outside turns lightly golden while the centre stays soft, with melted cheese inside. In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed warm with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a portable snack or part of a simple breakfast. The flour-based dough makes it filling, while the cheese contributes protein: a 100 g portion has 10.8 g. Pair it with fresh tomato or cucumber for a lighter, more balanced 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.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.