LogmaGözleme is about 190 to 240 kcal per 100 g depending on the filling and how much butter or oil goes on the griddle. We use about 210 kcal per 100 g.
Approximate values for 1 regular cheese and spinach gözleme (about 250 g).
Gözleme calories by portion
A gözleme from a market stall is often a big folded sheet of dough, while a café or packaged one can be much smaller. Weight matters more than anything else here.
| Portion | Approx. amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Gözleme, any filling | 100 g | ~210 kcal |
| Small gözleme | about 180 g | ~380 kcal |
| Regular cheese and spinach gözleme | about 250 g | ~525 kcal |
| Large market stall gözleme | about 350 g | ~735 kcal |
| Mince (kıymalı) gözleme | about 250 g | ~575 kcal |
| Packaged frozen gözleme piece | 75 g | ~180 kcal |
Built from about 210 kcal per 100 g for cheese, spinach or potato fillings and about 230 kcal per 100 g for mince. Packaged pieces are around 237 kcal per 100 g. A tablespoon of butter brushed on top adds roughly 100 kcal more.
Why gözleme calories vary so much
- The size: a hand rolled market gözleme can be twice the weight of a café one. 180 g and 350 g both get called "a gözleme".
- The filling: spinach and potato are the lightest, white cheese adds fat and protein, mince is usually the highest.
- The butter: many cooks brush butter or oil on the dough while it cooks, and again before serving. That can add 100 kcal or more.
- The dough: thin, yufka style dough keeps the number down. Thicker dough means more carbs per bite.
This is where photo calorie apps struggle: a folded gözleme looks the same whether it holds a little cheese or a lot, and butter on the griddle is invisible. Saying "large potato gözleme, extra butter" gives the estimate something real to work with.
“Spinach and cheese gözleme from the market and a glass of ayran.”
Example: Logma splits this into the gözleme and a 250 ml ayran, and logs about 605 kcal with macros. No searching, no weighing.
Gözleme meal calories
| Meal | Approx. calories |
|---|---|
| Regular cheese and spinach gözleme | ~525 kcal |
| Regular gözleme and an ayran (250 ml) | ~605 kcal |
| Regular gözleme and a can of Coke (330 ml) | ~665 kcal |
| Large mince gözleme (350 g) and an ayran | ~885 kcal |
A plain Turkish tea with no sugar adds almost nothing, so tea or ayran is the easy pairing. A sugary soft drink adds more than the gap between a small and a regular gözleme.
Can you eat gözleme on a diet
Yes. A regular gözleme is about 525 kcal, which fits most diet days as a lunch or a big breakfast. It is mostly carbs, so it fills you up for a while but is lighter on protein than a döner or a kebab plate.
- Choose spinach, potato or cheese and spinach over mince
- Ask them to skip the extra butter on top
- Pair it with ayran for some extra protein
- Log it honestly. If your daily calorie target holds over the week, one gözleme won't stop your progress
4 ways to make a lighter gözleme
- Go for spinach: a spinach heavy filling adds volume and fiber for very few calories.
- No butter on top: cooking on a dry griddle and skipping the finishing butter saves around 100 kcal.
- Use lighter cheese: at home, lor or a half fat white cheese keeps the protein and cuts the fat.
- Share a large one: market gözleme is often big enough for two, especially with a salad on the side.
FAQ
How many calories are in a gözleme?
A regular cheese and spinach gözleme of about 250 g is around 525 calories. Small ones are about 380, and large market stall ones can reach 700 to 750.
How many calories are in 100 g of gözleme?
About 190 to 240 calories per 100 g, depending on the filling and how much butter or oil is used. A sensible middle is about 210 kcal per 100 g.
Which gözleme filling has the fewest calories?
Spinach or potato fillings are usually the lightest. Cheese adds fat and protein, and mince is usually the highest calorie option.
How much protein is in a gözleme?
A regular cheese and spinach gözleme has roughly 15 to 20 g of protein. Mince and cheese fillings have more than potato or plain spinach.
Is gözleme ok when losing weight?
Yes, if it fits your daily calories. Pick a regular size, skip the extra butter, choose a vegetable filling and log it like any other meal.
Sources: FatSecret (generic gözleme, per 100 g and per piece) · FatSecret (Borg's feta and spinach gözleme label) · Cookaborough (cheese and spinach gözleme per 100 g) · LiveLighter (healthy cheese and spinach gözleme recipe). Values are approximate and vary by recipe, portion and brand. Not medical advice.
