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Donderme Calories
Traditional Turkish ice cream with milk, salep, and sugar
In season: Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Donderme (80 g) has 152 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 5.2 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B2 covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Donderme Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
152
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
22.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
5.2g
· 7% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 9% · Fat 31%
Donderme nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 152 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.2 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 3.36 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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 Donderme?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 152 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 95 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 114 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 228 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 304 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 200 g | 380 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Donderme
What is Donderme?
Donderme is a traditional Turkish ice cream made with milk, salep and sugar. Salep gives it a dense, elastic texture, making it distinct from many familiar styles of ice cream.
Why is Donderme stretchy?
Donderme gets its stretchy texture mainly from salep, a thickening ingredient made from orchid tubers. It gives the frozen mixture a dense, elastic consistency rather than the softer scoop of ordinary ice cream.
What is the difference between Donderme and regular ice cream?
Donderme is typically thicker and more elastic because it is made with salep. Many conventional ice creams are softer and easier to scoop; recipes vary, so the exact texture depends on how each one is made.
What ingredients are in Donderme?
Donderme is traditionally made with milk, salep and sugar. Milk forms its creamy base, salep thickens it and gives it elasticity, and sugar sweetens it. Some recipes may include additional flavorings.
What does salep do in Donderme?
Salep thickens Donderme and helps create its characteristic stretchy texture. It is not just a flavoring: it changes how the mixture behaves as it freezes and is served.
Can you make Donderme at home?
Yes, you can make Donderme at home by cooking milk, sugar and salep together, cooling the mixture, then freezing it while stirring regularly. Using genuine salep helps produce the traditional elastic texture.
Why does Donderme melt more slowly than other ice cream?
Donderme's dense, elastic structure can help it hold its shape longer than softer ice creams. It still melts in warmth, so keep it frozen until serving and avoid leaving it out.
Is Donderme the same as Maraş ice cream?
Not necessarily. Donderme refers to traditional Turkish ice cream made with salep, while the name alone does not confirm a Kahramanmaraş-style recipe. Maraş ice cream is associated with its own regional preparation and serving traditions.
How should you store Donderme after serving?
Store Donderme in a tightly sealed container in the freezer. Covering it helps limit ice crystals and the absorption of other freezer odors; take out only the amount you plan to serve.
Can Donderme soothe a sore throat?
Donderme does not treat a sore throat. Its coldness may briefly feel soothing to some people, but it does not cure the underlying cause; seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen.
Donderme Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B12
0.24µg · 10% DV
B5
0.28mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
76mg · 11% DV
Calcium
104mg · 10% DV
Iodine
6.4µg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
Sodium
44mg · 2% DV
Donderme Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Donderme
To burn the 152 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Donderme?
Donderme is a traditional Turkish ice cream made with milk, salep and sugar. Salep gives it a distinctive, elastic thickness, though the texture can vary between recipes. It is commonly served in a cone or bowl, either plain or with toppings such as chopped pistachios.
Its creamy, sweet flavour makes it a popular treat on warm days, enjoyed as dessert at home or from an ice-cream seller. At 28 g of carbohydrate and 4.2 g of protein per 100 g, it is best thought of as a sweet dairy dessert rather than a substantial snack. For a lighter serving, choose a modest portion and skip extra syrup or sugary toppings.
How Nutritious Is Donderme?
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 Donderme 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 Donderme Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Donderme Good For?
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
Donderme Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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