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Chocolate tulumba Calories
Syrup-soaked fried pastry with chocolate coating
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate tulumba (45 g) has 194 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 26.3 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 8.9 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Chocolate tulumba Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
194
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
26.3g
· 10% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.9g
· 11% 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%
Chocolate tulumba nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (45 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 194 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.9 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 81 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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 Medium Chocolate tulumba?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 516 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 581 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 774 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chocolate tulumba
What is Chocolate tulumba?
Chocolate tulumba is a Turkish tulumba pastry that is fried, soaked in syrup, and finished with chocolate coating or sauce. The exact finish varies, but the chocolate is commonly on the outside rather than mixed into the dough.
How is Chocolate tulumba made?
Chocolate tulumba is made by piping ridged dough into hot oil, frying it, and soaking it in syrup. Chocolate is then drizzled over the pastry or used as a coating; recipes differ in how much syrup and chocolate they use.
Does Chocolate tulumba have chocolate inside or on the outside?
Chocolate is usually on the outside of Chocolate tulumba, as a coating or drizzle. Some shops may sell filled versions, but that is not the defining feature, so ask whether a particular piece has a chocolate filling.
What is the difference between Chocolate tulumba and regular tulumba?
Chocolate tulumba adds a chocolate topping or coating to the syrup-soaked fried pastry used for regular tulumba. The underlying pastry is similar, while the chocolate changes its flavor and gives it an extra outer layer.
Where does Chocolate tulumba come from?
Chocolate tulumba is a modern chocolate-topped take on tulumba, a traditional Turkish syrup pastry associated with Ottoman cuisine. The chocolate version is a contemporary bakery variation rather than a separate traditional regional dish.
How should you store Chocolate tulumba?
Chocolate tulumba is best eaten fresh, when the fried pastry has the most texture. Store leftovers in a covered container in a cool, dry place and eat them soon; syrup gradually softens the pastry, while refrigeration can firm it up.
Can you refrigerate Chocolate tulumba?
Yes, you can refrigerate Chocolate tulumba, particularly in a warm room, but chilling may make the pastry and chocolate firmer. Keep it covered, then let it sit briefly at room temperature before serving.
Can you reheat Chocolate tulumba?
You can reheat Chocolate tulumba, but it may not regain its original crispness. A brief spell in a low oven is preferable to microwaving, which can soften the pastry and melt the chocolate unevenly.
What do you serve with Chocolate tulumba?
Chocolate tulumba goes well with unsweetened Turkish tea or coffee, which balances its syrupy sweetness. Serve it as a small dessert after a meal or alongside other pastries when offering a mixed dessert plate.
Is Chocolate tulumba the same as churros?
No, Chocolate tulumba is not the same as churros. Both are ridged fried pastries, but tulumba is soaked in syrup and is associated with Turkish cuisine, while churros are commonly served with sugar or a dipping sauce.
Chocolate tulumba Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.54mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.7µg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Sodium
81mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
63mg · 2% DV
Chocolate tulumba Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Chocolate tulumba
To burn the 194 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Chocolate tulumba?
Chocolate tulumba is a Turkish sweet made by piping ridged dough into hot oil, frying it, soaking it in syrup and coating it with chocolate. The outside is lightly crisp, while the syrup makes the inside tender and moist; the chocolate adds a rich finish.
In Turkey, tulumba is commonly served as a dessert after a meal, often alongside tea. It is an energy-dense treat, with much of its character coming from the syrup, frying and chocolate coating. If you’d like a smaller portion, share one piece and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
How Nutritious Is Chocolate tulumba?
Nutrient density
Low
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
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 Chocolate tulumba 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 Chocolate tulumba Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Chocolate tulumba 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
Chocolate tulumba Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.71g
Omega 6:3 ratio 153:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (153:1).
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