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Thin yufka flatbread with cheese filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Yufka bread with cheese (120 g) has 343 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.8 g of carbs, 12.5 g of protein, 14.3 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 19.2 µg of Selenium covers 35% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
343
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
41.8g
· 15% DV
Protein
12.5g
· 25% DV
Fat
14.3g
· 18% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 14% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 343 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 6.12 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.14 g | |
| Sodium | 614 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% |
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) | 120 g | 343 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 30 g | 86 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 200 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 429 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 515 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 629 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 240 g | 686 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
Yufka bread with cheese is a thin Turkish flatbread folded around a cheese filling and cooked until warm, often in a pan or on a griddle. It is a simple savory dish that can be eaten as a snack or meal.
Cook yufka bread with cheese in a lightly oiled pan over medium heat, turning it once so both sides brown. Avoid covering the pan while cooking; trapped steam softens the yufka instead of letting it crisp.
Feta-style white cheese gives yufka bread with cheese a salty, crumbly filling, while kasseri or another melting cheese makes it stretchy. For a less salty filling, combine white cheese with herbs rather than adding extra salt.
Yes, yufka bread with cheese draws on Turkish yufka, a thin flatbread used in many home-cooked dishes. The exact filling and folding style vary between households, so there is no single fixed recipe.
Yufka bread with cheese pairs well with a fresh tomato-and-cucumber salad, olives, or plain yogurt. For a Turkish-style breakfast, serve it hot with tea and other simple breakfast dishes.
Yes, you can cook yufka bread with cheese in an air fryer, though it may brown faster than in a pan. Lightly brush the outside with oil, secure the folded edges, and check early to prevent the thin bread from drying out.
Yes, assemble yufka bread with cheese ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator until cooking. Separate pieces with parchment so they do not stick, and cook them soon after assembling to keep the yufka from becoming damp.
Reheat yufka bread with cheese in a dry or lightly oiled skillet over low to medium heat, turning it until the center is hot. This restores some crispness; a microwave heats it quickly but leaves the yufka softer.
Yes, cooked yufka bread with cheese can be frozen once fully cooled. Wrap individual pieces well to limit freezer exposure, then thaw and reheat in a skillet for a better texture than reheating straight from frozen.
Yufka bread with cheese is usually best served hot, when the yufka is freshly crisp and the cheese is warm. It can be eaten cold as a packed snack, but the bread will be softer and the filling less appealing.
Vitamins
B12
0.46µg · 19% DV
B2
0.23mg · 18% DV
Biotin
4.8µg · 16% DV
B3
2.16mg · 14% DV
Minerals
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
211mg · 30% DV
Sodium
614mg · 27% DV
Calcium
202mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
158mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 343 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 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.
Yufka bread with cheese is made by filling thin Turkish yufka flatbread with cheese, folding it over and warming it in a pan or on a griddle. It is an easy home-style way to turn yufka into a filling snack or meal, with the cheese varying by household and region. The bread becomes lightly crisp where it meets the hot surface, while the centre softens around the salty, savoury filling.
In Turkey, it is often served for breakfast, alongside tea, or as a quick bite during the day. Cut into smaller pieces, it also works well for sharing. It provides 10.4 g of protein per 100 g, though the amount of cheese and cooking fat affects the overall richness. For a lighter plate, use little oil and serve it with fresh tomatoes, cucumber or salad greens.
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 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
6.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.