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Dough delight Calories
Sweet dough pastry, fried or baked, syrup-soaked or plain
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Dough delight (50 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.5 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 3.5 µg of Selenium covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Dough delight Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
170
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
27.5g
· 10% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% 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 66% · Protein 7% · Fat 27%
Dough delight nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (50 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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 Dough delight?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 272 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 150 g | 510 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dough delight
How do you make Dough delight?
Dough delight is made by shaping a sweet dough and either frying or baking it. Depending on the recipe, it is served plain or soaked with syrup; the dough and cooking method vary between versions.
Is Dough delight fried or baked?
Dough delight can be fried or baked. Frying gives it a browned exterior, while baking avoids cooking it in oil; follow the method specified in the recipe because the dough may be adjusted for each.
What is Dough delight made of?
Dough delight is made from a sweet flour-based dough. Recipes may include eggs or dairy, and the cooked pieces can be left plain or sweetened with syrup.
Does Dough delight have syrup?
Dough delight may be syrup-soaked, but some versions are served plain. When syrup is used, it is added after cooking; the amount and timing differ among recipes.
Why is my Dough delight not absorbing the syrup?
Dough delight may not absorb syrup well if the dough is too firm, the pieces are undercooked, or the syrup is not distributed evenly. Add the syrup gradually and give the pieces time to rest.
Is Dough delight made with yeast?
Dough delight can be made with either yeasted or unleavened dough, depending on the recipe. Yeast usually gives the pieces a lighter, softer texture, while an unleavened dough can take less preparation time.
Where does Dough delight come from?
Dough delight is a Turkish-style sweet dough pastry, but recipes do not point to one universally agreed place of origin. Preparation varies, including fried or baked versions and syrup-soaked or plain ones.
How can I make a lighter Dough delight at home?
For a lighter homemade Dough delight, bake the dough instead of frying it and use less syrup or serve it plain. These changes alter the texture and sweetness, so check the pieces while baking to avoid drying them out.
What should you serve with Dough delight?
Dough delight pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee. Since syrup-soaked versions are already sweet, a plain drink balances the serving; plain pieces can also be offered with syrup on the side.
Can you freeze Dough delight?
You can freeze Dough delight, preferably before adding syrup, in a sealed freezer-safe container. Thaw it and warm it gently before serving; add syrup afterward if the recipe calls for it.
Dough delight Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B3
0.55mg · 3% DV
Folate
12.5µg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
3.5µg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
30mg · 4% DV
Sodium
90mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
35mg · 1% DV
Dough delight Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dough delight
To burn the 170 calories in 1 piece (medium) (50 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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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 Dough delight?
Dough delight is a sweet pastry made from dough, which may be fried or baked. Depending on the recipe, it is soaked in syrup or served plain; the exact shape and texture can vary between home-style versions.
It is enjoyed as a dessert or with tea, with syrup-soaked pieces tasting richer and sweeter and plain ones letting the dough come through. It is a carbohydrate-forward treat rather than a substantial source of protein, with 55 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter serving, choose a smaller piece or make a less-syrupy version; tea or coffee makes a simple pairing.
How Nutritious Is Dough delight?
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 Dough delight 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 Dough delight Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Dough delight 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
Dough delight Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.75g
POLYUNSATURATED
1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 90:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (90:1).
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