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A traditional baked pumpkin dish with onion and garlic, providing fiber and beta-carotene.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Baked pumpkin sinkonta (200 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 78 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.6 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 6.6 g of fat and 4 g of fiber. Its 852 µg of Vitamin A covers 95% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 64 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
156
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
23.6g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
6.6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
4g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 7% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% |
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 serving (medium) | 200 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 15 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 150 g | 117 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 200 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 234 kcal |
Calculated from 78 calories per 100 g.
Baked pumpkin sinkonta is a savory Turkish dish of pumpkin baked with onion and garlic. It is associated with Aegean home cooking and is quite different from sweet pumpkin desserts, though recipes can vary from household to household.
To make baked pumpkin sinkonta, arrange pumpkin pieces with sliced onion and garlic in a baking dish, season them, and bake until the pumpkin is tender. Cutting the pieces to a similar size helps them cook evenly.
Baked pumpkin sinkonta tastes savory, with the pumpkin’s mild sweetness balanced by the aromatic onion and garlic. The edges can become lightly browned in the oven, while the pumpkin inside turns soft.
Baked pumpkin sinkonta is commonly associated with Turkey’s Aegean food culture, including home cooking around İzmir. Its exact origin is not firmly attributed to one place, so it is more accurate to describe it as an Aegean-style traditional dish.
Baked pumpkin sinkonta is usually savory, not a dessert. It is seasoned and baked with onion and garlic, while pumpkin desserts are typically sweetened and served as a separate course.
Baked pumpkin sinkonta is a savory baked dish made with onion and garlic, whereas Turkish pumpkin dessert is sweetened pumpkin served as dessert. Their main ingredient is similar, but their seasonings and place in a meal are different.
Baked pumpkin sinkonta goes well with rice, bread, or a crisp salad. Plain yogurt can also complement its savory flavor, while the dish itself works as a vegetable side or a light main course.
Yes, you can prepare the pumpkin, onion, and garlic ahead and keep them chilled until cooking. For the best texture, bake the dish close to serving time, since cut pumpkin can release moisture while it sits.
Store leftover baked pumpkin sinkonta in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled, and eat it within a few days. Reheat only the portion you plan to serve; repeated heating can make the pumpkin mushy.
Baked pumpkin sinkonta can be a nourishing choice: pumpkin provides fiber and beta-carotene, and the dish includes onion and garlic. Its overall balance also depends on how much oil and salt the recipe uses and what you serve alongside it.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
852µg · 95% DV
B5
0.6mg · 12% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Vitamin C
10mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
560mg · 16% DV
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Baked pumpkin sinkonta is a traditional Turkish dish, especially associated with the Aegean, made by baking pumpkin with onion and garlic. The pumpkin turns tender and its natural sweetness deepens, while the onion and garlic add a savoury edge.
It can be served warm or at room temperature as a vegetable side or part of a meze spread, alongside bread or other home-cooked dishes. Pumpkin gives it fibre and beta-carotene, and the dish is mostly vegetable rather than protein-rich. For a more filling meal, pair it with beans or grains; keeping added oil modest makes for a lighter serving.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.