Tiropita Greek Cheese Pie
Tiropita is the golden Greek cheese pie, fragrant with feta, ricotta and baked egg inside flaky filo pastry. It has a low glycemic index (clinically reviewed estimate ≈50) and gives rich, protein-based fullness with a warm Mediterranean flavour.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
One triangular piece is quite enough for breakfast; have it with a cup of herbal tea and a cucumber and lettuce salad to add the fibre the pie lacks.
Best preparation methods
Mix sharp feta with ricotta or a low-salt cottage cheese to reduce the sodium, with a pinch of black pepper and dried mint for a lovely freshness.
Important Nutritional Note
A pie dense in calcium, protein and fat; people with high blood pressure or cholesterol should control the portion because of the saltiness and richness of feta.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 295 kcal | 295 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 11 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g | 26 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 24.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Fat | 16 g | 16 g |
| Dietary fibre | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Greek dishes with a glycemic index (6), it ranks 4 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
How do tiropita and spanakopita differ in their effect on blood sugar?
Tiropita has no spinach, so it has less fibre and more fat calories, but its glycemic index stays low (≈50) thanks to the protein and fat of the cheese.
What is the nutritional value of a medium piece of tiropita (100 g)?
It provides about 295 kcal, 11 g of protein, 16 g of fat and around 26 g of starch from the filo pastry.
Can it be baked in an air fryer?
Yes, very well: 12 minutes is enough for the layers to puff up and turn fully crisp without extra fat.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.