Mushroom and Swiss Turnover
A Mushroom and Swiss Turnover is a savory baked pastry featuring a flaky, golden crust filled with a rich mixture of sautéed mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese. It's a popular hand-held snack or light meal, often found in bakeries and cafes across North America and Europe, with roots in classic European turnover and hand-pie traditions.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the pastry and fat from the cheese and butter, with a moderate amount of protein from the cheese and mushrooms. A single serving can provide key nutrients like calcium, B vitamins, and selenium, and generally ranges from 300 to 500 calories depending on size and preparation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.2 mg |
Per 1 turnover (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a modern, convenient twist on the historic turnover, which has been a portable meal for centuries. Nutritionally, the mushrooms offer a savory umami flavor and are a good source of antioxidants and minerals, making the filling more than just a cheesy indulgence.
