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Syrup-soaked fried dough dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Adana lokma (25 g) has 91 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.7 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 3.1 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 25 g
91
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
14.7g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
3.1g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 5% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 91 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.1 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.65 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 18 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 183 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 274 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| 5 piece (large) | 125 g | 456 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 140 g | 511 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 548 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
Adana lokma is a Turkish dessert made by frying small portions of yeasted dough and soaking them in syrup. The result is browned on the outside and soft inside, and it is usually served soon after the syrup has been absorbed.
Adana lokma is made from a loose yeast dough, dropped in small portions into hot oil, fried, then dipped in syrup. Allowing the dough to rise and keeping the oil at a steady temperature help the pieces cook evenly.
Adana lokma typically contains flour, water, yeast and salt, plus frying oil and syrup. Some home recipes add a little sugar to the dough, while the syrup may be made with sugar, water and lemon; recipes vary.
Adana lokma shares the same basic fried-dough-and-syrup method as other Turkish lokma. Differences are usually in regional presentation, shape or recipe preferences rather than a single defining ingredient, so the name alone does not guarantee one standardized version.
Adana lokma softens when it sits in syrup or is stored for too long, because the fried dough continues absorbing liquid. For a crisper texture, dip the pieces shortly before serving and avoid leaving them submerged in syrup.
Adana lokma can turn greasy if the oil is not hot enough, while oil that is too hot may brown the outside before the center cooks. Fry similarly sized pieces and keep the oil temperature steady for a more even result.
Adana lokma is commonly dipped while hot into cooled or room-temperature syrup. The contrast helps the dough absorb syrup, but leaving the pieces in it too long can make them heavy and soft.
Serve Adana lokma soon after it has been dipped in syrup, when the outside is at its best. It can be offered as a dessert with Turkish tea or coffee; toppings such as cinnamon or crushed nuts are optional rather than essential.
Adana lokma is best eaten the day it is made, since refrigeration and time make the syrup-soaked dough softer. You can warm leftovers briefly, but reheating will not restore the original crisp texture.
Yes, you can make Adana lokma less sweet by dipping the fried pieces briefly and using less syrup rather than soaking them. The dough will still be fried, so reducing syrup changes sweetness but does not make it a light dessert.
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.28mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.45µg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
1.75µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
13mg · 2% DV
Sodium
30mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
20mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Adana lokma is a Turkish dessert made from small pieces of yeasted dough, fried until golden and soaked in syrup. Associated with Adana, it has a crisp outside and a soft, syrup-saturated centre, with a sweet finish.
It is usually served fresh as a dessert or shared at gatherings; tea makes a familiar accompaniment. The syrup and frying give it a carbohydrate- and fat-rich profile, while it provides little fibre. If you would prefer a lighter serving, offer just a few pieces alongside unsweetened tea.
Low
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Low
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.65g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.27g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.85g
Omega 6:3 ratio 78:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (78:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.