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Traditional Turkish semolina noodle
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Cut semolina (60 g) has 216 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 42 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 9 µg of Selenium covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 60 g
216
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
42g
· 15% DV
Protein
6.6g
· 13% DV
Fat
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 82% · Protein 13% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 216 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.18 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 42 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
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) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra small) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 324 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 120 g | 432 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 120 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 150 g | 540 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Cut semolina is a Turkish noodle made by shaping semolina dough, cutting it into strips or small pieces, and drying it. Unlike loose semolina, it is cooked in water or added to soup as a pasta-like ingredient.
Boil cut semolina in salted water until tender, then drain it. The cooking time varies with the thickness and dryness of the pieces, so start checking for tenderness before they become soft and mushy.
No. Regular semolina is a grain product with a granular texture, while cut semolina is dough made with semolina and shaped into noodles. It is cooked like pasta rather than prepared as porridge or used dry in baking.
Cut semolina is a type of Turkish noodle, with semolina in the dough. Erişte is the broader homemade noodle tradition and is often made with flour and egg; recipes and names vary between households and regions.
Cut semolina works as a simple pasta dish, served with butter, cheese, or a yogurt-based sauce, and it can also go into soup. Drain it after boiling before tossing it with a sauce or other additions.
Yes, cut semolina can be cooked in soup. Add it toward the end so it has time to soften without breaking apart; prolonged simmering can make the pieces mushy and thicken the broth.
Cut semolina is made by kneading semolina into a firm dough, rolling it thin, cutting it into strips or pieces, and drying them. Recipes differ in whether they use water, egg, or additional flour.
Keep dried cut semolina in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard. Moisture can spoil the noodles, so let homemade pieces dry fully before storing. Refrigerate cooked leftovers in a covered container.
Yes, cooked cut semolina can be frozen once it has cooled. Divide it into portions in airtight freezer-safe containers; reheat it after thawing with a little water so the noodles do not dry out.
Cut semolina usually turns mushy when it is overcooked or left sitting in hot cooking water. Drain it as soon as it is tender, and add it near the end of cooking when using it in soup.
Vitamins
B3
1.5mg · 9% DV
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B5
0.3mg · 6% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
9µg · 16% DV
Copper
0.12mg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.3mg · 13% DV
Phosphorus
72mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Sodium
3mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 216 calories in 1 serving (medium) (60 g):
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Cut semolina is a traditional Turkish noodle made by rolling out dough that includes semolina, then slicing it into strips. Homemade batches are often dried for storage, and recipes vary from kitchen to kitchen.
Cook it like pasta and serve it simply with butter, add it to soup, or pair it with yogurt for a familiar Turkish-style meal. It is chiefly a carbohydrate-rich grain food, with 11 g of protein per 100 g. For a more balanced plate, serve it alongside vegetables or yogurt; a lighter hand with butter keeps the dish less rich.
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.
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
0.18g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.