How healthy is cheese pide?
Is cheese pide healthy? Yes, in moderate portions. Cheese pide scores 17/100 on the HowHealthyIs Score: 100 g provides 316 kcal, 14 g protein and 203 mg calcium. Kaşarlı pide is a boat-shaped flatbread filled with melted kaşar cheese and often an egg: a good source of protein and calcium, but mostly white flour, cheese and butter. Source: standard recipe, USDA FoodData Central ingredients.
Score explained
The score compares nutrient density per 100 kcal across every food we cover (NRF9.3 method). Cheese pide ranks higher than 17% of them.
Counts in favor (% daily value per 100 kcal)
- Protein9%
- Calcium5%
- Iron4%
- Vitamin A3%
- Magnesium1%
- Fiber1%
- Vitamin E1%
- Potassium1%
- Vitamin C0%
Counts against
- Saturated fat12%
- Added sugars0%
- Sodium8%
Raw NRF9.3: 26 minus 19 = 6. The score is not a verdict on whether to eat a food; portion, the whole meal and your own health matter more. Full methodology
How many calories are in cheese pide?
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per portion | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and macronutrients | |||
| Calories | 316 kcal | 711 kcal | |
| Protein | 14 g | 31 g | 61% |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g | 75 g | 27% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 1.1 g | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 14 g | 31 g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 7.4 g | 17 g | 83% |
| Omega-3 fats | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 97 µg | 219 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2 µg | 5 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg | 0.7 µg | 28% |
| Folate | 152 µg | 341 µg | 85% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 203 mg | 458 mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 4.8 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 85 mg | 192 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 44 mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 3 mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 549 mg | 1235 mg | 54% |
Estimated from the standard recipe below, using USDA FoodData Central values for each ingredient. Values rounded.
What is in a standard cheese pide?
We estimate cheese pide from this standard recipe (serves 4, about 900 g cooked), using USDA values for each ingredient. Home and restaurant versions vary. Kaşar cheese is modeled as low-moisture whole-milk mozzarella.
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bread flour | 400 g |
| Warm water | 240 g |
| Dry yeast | 7 g |
| Salt | 7 g |
| 1 tbsp oil in the dough | 15 g |
| Kaşar cheese, grated | 300 g |
| 1 egg | 50 g |
| Butter, brushed on after baking | 30 g |
Why is cheese pide good for you?
- 341 µg folate in 1 pide, 85% of the daily value. Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
- 31 g protein in 1 pide, 61% of the daily value. Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
- 458 mg calcium in 1 pide, 35% of the daily value. Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
Good ways to use it
- Sharing one pide with a salad
- Choosing a version with spinach or minced meat and vegetables
What should you watch out for?
- Cheese and butter bring saturated fat and salt.
- One whole pide is a full meal on its own.
What can you eat instead of cheese pide?
Foods you can use the same way with a higher HowHealthyIs Score.