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Eti Cin Calories
Orange-flavored, sugary biscuit
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Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Eti Cin (20 g) has 86 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.5 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
What is Eti Cin?
Eti Cin is a Turkish packaged biscuit: a crisp, round base topped with orange-flavoured jelly and little chocolate pieces around the edge, giving it a sunburst look. The contrast between the crunchy biscuit and soft, fruity topping makes it distinctly sweet.
In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed with tea or as a small snack, and it also turns up in children’s lunchboxes. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich treat, with comparatively little protein; 100 g provides 77.5 g of carbohydrates. If you want something sweet without making it the centre of a snack, have one medium piece with unsweetened tea or alongside fresh fruit.
Eti Cin Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
430
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
77.5g
· 28% DV
Protein
5.1g
· 10% DV
Fat
12g
· 15% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 5% · Fat 24%
Eti Cin Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.5mg · 3% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
180mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
How Nutritious Is Eti Cin?
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.
Eti Cin Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Eti Cin
To burn the 430 calories in 100 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.
Is Eti Cin 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 Eti Cin Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Eti Cin Good For?
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
Eti Cin Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 120:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (120:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eti Cin
What is Eti Cin?
Eti Cin is a Turkish sweet biscuit with an orange-flavoured jelly layer and sugar crystals on top. It combines a crisp biscuit base with a chewy, sweet topping and is sold as a packaged snack.
What is the orange layer on Eti Cin made of?
The orange layer on Eti Cin is a sweet, orange-flavoured jelly topping. Its taste does not necessarily mean it is made mainly from fresh orange; the exact ingredients can vary by product formulation.
How is Eti Cin different from Jaffa Cakes?
Eti Cin has a biscuit base topped with orange-flavoured jelly and sugar crystals. Jaffa Cakes usually have a soft sponge base, an orange jelly centre and a chocolate coating, so their texture and topping are different.
Does Eti Cin contain real orange?
Eti Cin is orange-flavoured, but that alone does not establish how much real orange fruit it contains. Its distinctive orange taste comes from the jelly topping; the specific package lists the ingredients used in that version.
Is Eti Cin covered in chocolate?
No, the classic Eti Cin is not chocolate-coated. Its top layer is orange-flavoured jelly with sugar crystals, giving it a sweet citrus taste rather than the chocolate finish found on some similar snacks.
Why is it called Eti Cin?
“Cin” is part of the product’s name, not an ingredient. Eti Cin is known for its small biscuit base and orange-flavoured, sugar-topped layer, which give the snack its recognizable look and taste.
Is Eti Cin still sold?
Eti Cin is a long-running Eti snack sold in Turkey. Which pack sizes or versions are available can vary between shops and over time, but the product name remains familiar to Turkish consumers.
How should you store Eti Cin after opening?
Keep opened Eti Cin in a tightly closed packet or container in a cool, dry place. This helps prevent the biscuit from going soft and the sugary topping from becoming sticky.
Can you freeze Eti Cin?
You can freeze Eti Cin, but it is not an ideal way to store it. Thawing may affect the biscuit’s crispness and make the jelly topping sticky, so keeping it sealed in a cool, dry cupboard is better.
Is Eti Cin suitable for people with diabetes?
Eti Cin is a sugary biscuit and can raise blood glucose. People with diabetes should account for the portion in their meal plan and ask their healthcare professional how it fits their individual glucose targets.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.