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Small, irregularly round golden-brown dough bites with crisp, bubbled surfaces glisten with syrup, piled on a serving plate.

Adana lokma Calories

Syrup-soaked fried dough dessert

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

365kcal

GI

72high

POTASSIUM · 100 G

78mg

FIBER · 100 G

1.1g

Quick answer

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.

Adana lokma Nutrition Facts

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%

Adana lokma nutrition facts table · 1 piece (small) (25 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories91 kcal
Total fat3.1 g4%
Saturated fat0.65 g3%
Trans fat0.02 g
Sodium30 mg1%
Total carbohydrate14.7 g5%
Fiber0.3 g1%
Protein1.2 g2%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Small Adana lokma?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (small)25 g91 kcal
1 piece (mini)18 g66 kcal
1 piece (medium)35 g128 kcal
1 piece (large)50 g183 kcal
3 piece (medium)75 g274 kcal
100 g100 g365 kcal
5 piece (large)125 g456 kcal
1 cup (whole)140 g511 kcal
1 serving (medium)150 g548 kcal

Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Adana lokma

What is Adana lokma?

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.

How is Adana lokma made?

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.

What ingredients are in Adana lokma?

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.

How is Adana lokma different from other Turkish lokma?

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.

Why does Adana lokma turn soggy?

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.

Why is my Adana lokma greasy or raw in the middle?

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.

Should the syrup for Adana lokma be hot or cold?

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.

How should you serve Adana lokma?

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.

How long does Adana lokma keep, and can you reheat it?

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.

Can you make Adana lokma less sweet at home?

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.

Adana lokma Vitamins & Minerals

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

Adana lokma Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

72
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

10.5
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Adana lokma

To burn the 91 calories in 1 piece (small) (25 g):

🚶

23min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

9min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

12min

Cycling

🏊

11min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Adana lokma?

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.

How Nutritious Is Adana lokma?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

16/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

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.

Is Adana lokma Processed?

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.

Does Adana lokma Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Adana lokma Good For?

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

Adana lokma Fat Profile

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.