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Syrupy, traditional Turkish dessert, flour, sugar, butter
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Çizik tatlı (60 g) has 210 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 36 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
210
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
36g
· 13% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 5% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 210 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.4 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 50 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Çizik tatlı is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry made from flour-based dough. Its name refers to marks or cuts made on the shaped dough, and recipes vary between households and regions.
To make Çizik tatlı, prepare a flour-based dough, shape it, and mark or cut its surface before cooking. The cooked pastry is then combined with sugar syrup. Follow a tested recipe for the dough and cooking method, since versions differ.
Çizik tatlı commonly uses flour, sugar, and butter, with sugar syrup added after cooking. Depending on the recipe, eggs and other dough ingredients may also be included, so the exact ingredient list is not identical everywhere.
Çizik tatlı is a traditional Turkish dessert, but there is no widely established single place of origin. The name and preparation are associated with home-style regional cooking, and recipes can vary from one community or family to another.
Çizik tatlı tastes sweet and buttery, with syrup soaking into its flour-based pastry. Its texture can range from tender to firmer depending on the dough, cooking, and amount of syrup, so homemade versions may not feel exactly alike.
The cuts or marks help give Çizik tatlı its characteristic appearance and can create a textured surface for the syrup. Their shape and depth depend on the recipe; they are not a universal standardized pattern.
Çizik tatlı and şekerpare are both Turkish syrup-soaked pastries, but their shaping and dough preparation differ. Çizik tatlı is identified by marked or cut dough, while şekerpare is commonly shaped into individual rounds; recipes still vary.
Serve Çizik tatlı after it has had time to absorb the syrup, usually at room temperature. It pairs well with Turkish tea, and chopped nuts can be added as a garnish if the recipe or your preference calls for them.
Keep leftover Çizik tatlı covered in a cool, dry place, or refrigerate it when the room is warm. The pastry may soften as it sits in syrup, so it is best enjoyed while its texture is still pleasant; discard it if it shows spoilage.
Yes, you can make Çizik tatlı ahead so the syrup has time to soak into the pastry. Store it covered and check its texture before serving, since resting for too long can make the dough softer than intended.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B12
0.06µg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.6µg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Selenium
1.2µg · 2% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Çizik tatlı is a traditional Turkish syrup dessert made with flour, sugar and butter. Its name refers to the scored marks on the dough, which give the finished sweet its distinctive look; recipes and shaping can vary from one household or region to another. The cooked dough is soaked or coated with syrup.
It is sweet and filling, with a tender, syrup-softened bite and a firmer texture beneath. In Turkey it may be served to guests, at festive meals or alongside tea. For readers elsewhere, it makes a rich accompaniment to unsweetened tea or coffee, and can be offered in small pieces after a meal. Its nutrition is mainly carbohydrate, with butter contributing some fat, so a modest portion is a practical way to enjoy it.
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.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.