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Crisp, low-fat wheat rusk
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Etimek rusk (25 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 384 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.4 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 7.8 µg of Selenium covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 25 g
96
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
19.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 82% · Protein 12% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.16 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 155 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.8 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 12 g | 46 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 25 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 35 g | 134 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 36 g | 138 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 48 g | 184 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 384 kcal |
Calculated from 384 calories per 100 g.
Etimek dessert is made by soaking etimek rusk with syrup and topping it with a layer of Turkish-style pudding. Arrange the rusks in a dish, pour warm syrup over them, spread on cooled pudding, and chill before serving.
Etimek rusk is a crisp, dried wheat-bread product, usually made from flour, water, and yeast. It is commonly eaten in Turkey in place of bread or used as the base for syrup-soaked desserts.
No, etimek rusk is a Turkish dried wheat-bread product, while zwieback is typically baked twice and crispbread is usually a thin, crisp cracker. They can sometimes be swapped in recipes, but their thickness and texture differ.
Serve etimek rusk with Turkish breakfast foods such as cheese, olives, tomatoes, or jam. Add moist toppings just before eating so the crisp slices do not soften while sitting on the plate.
Keep etimek rusk crisp by sealing it in an airtight container and storing it somewhere cool and dry. Moisture makes the slices lose their crunch; discard them if you notice mold or an unusual smell.
Yes, etimek rusk can replace bread for some meals, but its dry, crunchy texture is different from fresh bread. It works well alongside soup or topped with cheese, though moist toppings should be added right before serving.
Etimek rusk softens because its porous, dry slices absorb the syrup. Pour the syrup evenly over the arranged rusks and let the dessert cool before cutting; soaking them excessively can make the layers break apart.
Yes, you can make etimek rusk by slowly drying thin slices of wheat bread in a low oven until crisp. Let the slices cool fully before storing them in a sealed container to preserve their crunch.
Yes, etimek rusk can be ground into crumbs and used in meatballs or as a coating for breaded foods. Because it is already crisp, you can grind it directly without toasting it again.
Yes, etimek rusk made mainly from refined wheat flour can raise blood sugar quickly. Pairing it with protein-rich foods such as eggs, cheese, or yogurt makes a more balanced meal; people with diabetes should plan portions with their clinician.
Vitamins
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
Folate
26.25µg · 7% DV
B3
1.02mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.75µg · 14% DV
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Sodium
155mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
39mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 96 calories in 2 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Etimek rusk is a Turkish crispbread made by baking wheat bread slices until dry and crunchy. Mild in flavour and easy to keep on hand, it is also the familiar base for etimek tatlısı, a syrup-soaked Turkish dessert.
In Turkey, it is often served at breakfast with cheese, olives, tomatoes or jam, usually alongside tea. Its crisp texture works with both savoury and sweet toppings, and it can be softened with syrup for dessert. It is low in fat but mostly carbohydrate, so for a more filling snack, pair it with a protein-rich topping such as cheese or egg.
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.
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 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
✓ 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
SATURATED
0.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.14g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.