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Chocolate Turkish syrup dessert; energy-dense.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate canpare (40 g) has 174 calories. That works out to 435 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.4 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
174
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
23.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 5% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.64 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 58 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
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 (medium) | 40 g | 174 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 20 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 109 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 55 g | 239 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 392 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 435 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 120 g | 522 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 609 kcal |
Calculated from 435 calories per 100 g.
Chocolate canpare is a Turkish syrup-soaked baked dessert made with chocolate. Recipes vary in whether the chocolate goes into the dough, on top, or both; it is commonly served as a sweet pastry rather than a cake.
Chocolate canpare is made by shaping and baking chocolate-flavoured dough, then pouring syrup over it. Let the pieces rest so they can absorb the syrup. Ingredients and proportions vary by recipe, so follow the method you are using.
No. Chocolate canpare is a chocolate-flavoured variation of şekerpare-style Turkish syrup dessert. Both are typically baked and soaked with syrup, but chocolate canpare has a chocolate or cocoa element that traditional şekerpare does not.
To keep chocolate canpare from turning dry, avoid overbaking it and give it time to absorb the syrup after baking. Pour the syrup evenly over the pieces and wait before serving; adding extra syrup immediately can make the outside soggy.
Chocolate canpare is often soaked with cooled or lukewarm syrup while the baked pieces are still hot. The temperature contrast helps the dessert absorb the syrup. Follow your recipe’s directions, since methods can differ.
Chocolate canpare may contain chocolate in the dough, as a topping, or in both places. There is no single standard recipe, so check the preparation method if you are making it or need to know where its chocolate comes from.
Chocolate canpare may not absorb syrup if the pieces are too dense, were overbaked, or the syrup and dessert temperatures do not suit the recipe. Let it rest before adding more syrup, since it may continue soaking it up as it cools.
Chocolate canpare is a baked, syrup-soaked pastry-style sweet, while chocolate baklava is made with layered filo pastry and usually includes nuts. Their textures differ: canpare is more compact, while baklava has distinct crisp pastry layers.
Serve chocolate canpare after it has absorbed the syrup, at room temperature or slightly cool. A small piece pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, which contrasts with its sweet, chocolatey flavour.
Chocolate canpare keeps best in a covered container in a cool place, though it will soften as it sits in syrup. Refrigerate it in hot weather and bring it toward room temperature before serving; the exact keeping time depends on the recipe and storage conditions.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.44mg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.8µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.13mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
35mg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.4µg · 4% DV
Sodium
58mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Chocolate canpare is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry: small pieces of dough are baked, then sweetened with syrup and paired with chocolate, whether in the dough or as a coating. It has something in common with şekerpare, another familiar Turkish syrup dessert, but the chocolate gives it a richer flavour.
Expect a tender, moist centre, a lightly baked exterior and pronounced sweetness. In Turkey it is served as a treat with tea or Turkish coffee, often after a meal or when guests visit. It is energy-dense, at 435 kcal per 100 g, so a small piece can be satisfying. Unsweetened tea or coffee makes a good counterpoint to its syrupy sweetness.
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
3.64g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 96:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (96:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.