Breakfast Turnover

A Breakfast Turnover is a flaky, golden pastry pocket typically filled with a savory mixture of scrambled eggs, melted cheese, and breakfast meats like sausage or bacon. It's a popular grab-and-go morning meal in North America, often found in bakeries, cafes, and fast-food chains.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the pastry and fat from the cheese and meat, providing a good source of protein from the eggs and meat filling. A single serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, depending on size and specific ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	380 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	3 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 1 turnover (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the modern demand for convenient, portable breakfasts that don't sacrifice heartiness. Nutritionally, its all-in-one design makes it a complete, energy-dense meal to start the day.