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Combination of pismaniye and dark chocolate, high in sugar and fat.
In season: Winter · Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dark chocolate coated pismaniye (30 g) has 141 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.6 g of carbs, 1.3 g of protein, 6.6 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
141
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
18.6g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.3g
· 3% DV
Fat
6.6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 4% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 141 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 3.75 g | 19% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 9.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% |
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) | 30 g | 141 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 235 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 282 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 90 g | 423 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 150 g | 705 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
Dark chocolate coated pismaniye is a Turkish sweet made from wispy, pulled strands of pismaniye covered in a layer of dark chocolate. The coating adds a cocoa-rich shell, while the inside stays light and fibrous rather than becoming a solid chocolate filling.
Dark chocolate coated pismaniye tastes sweet and cocoa-rich, with a contrast between the chocolate shell and delicate strands inside. The dark chocolate brings some bitterness, but it does not remove the sweetness of the pismaniye itself.
No, pismaniye is not the same as cotton candy. Both look fluffy, but pismaniye is made from pulled strands of a flour-and-fat mixture combined with sugar, giving it a more fibrous, slightly rich texture than spun sugar.
The pismaniye center is generally made with sugar, flour and fat, while the outer layer is dark chocolate. Recipes and commercial products can vary, but the combination gives this sweet its distinctive contrast of fine strands and a firm coating.
Dark chocolate coated pismaniye has a light, threadlike center beneath its chocolate shell; Turkish delight is typically a soft, chewy gel. They are different Turkish sweets, so pismaniye is not simply a chocolate-covered version of Turkish delight.
Serve dark chocolate coated pismaniye in small pieces alongside coffee or tea, or include it on a Turkish sweets platter. Letting it sit at room temperature briefly can soften the chocolate shell and make the delicate center easier to enjoy.
Keep dark chocolate coated pismaniye sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat. Warmth can soften the chocolate, while humidity can make the strands sticky; refrigeration is usually unnecessary and may cause moisture to form on the surface.
Freezing dark chocolate coated pismaniye is not ideal. Moisture released as it thaws can make the pismaniye strands sticky and affect the chocolate coating; store it sealed in a cool, dry cupboard instead.
Pismaniye is stringy because its sugar-and-flour mixture is repeatedly stretched into fine strands during preparation. The chocolate coating surrounds those delicate threads but does not turn the center into a smooth or chewy paste.
People with diabetes should account for the sugar in the pismaniye; a dark chocolate coating does not make this sweet sugar-free. Whether it fits an individual meal plan depends on their glucose-management needs, so a clinician or dietitian can advise on portions.
Vitamins
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.21mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.36µg · 1% DV
B3
0.18mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Iron
0.63mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Sodium
9.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pismaniye is a Turkish confection, especially associated with İzmit, made by drawing a sugar mixture through finely toasted flour until it forms delicate, floss-like strands. Dark chocolate coated pismaniye wraps those airy threads in a richer chocolate shell, combining a traditional sweet with a cocoa-forward finish.
The outside has a firm bite, while the inside feels soft and wispy; the dark chocolate’s slight bitterness offsets the very sweet filling. In Turkey, it is often offered with tea or coffee and bought as a gift. Elsewhere, it makes a distinctive small sweet alongside espresso or after a meal. It is high in sugar and fat, so a modest piece—or sharing one—can suit those who want to enjoy it without making it the centre of a snack.
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
3.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.86g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.33g
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.