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Filling Turkish milk-and-semolina dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Filling dessert (150 g) has 278 calories. That works out to 185 calories per 100 g. It contains 46.2 g of carbs, 6.3 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 168 mg of Phosphorus covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
278
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
46.2g
· 17% DV
Protein
6.3g
· 13% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 65% · Protein 9% · Fat 26%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 278 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.35 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.3 g | 13% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 278 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 180 g | 333 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 407 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 250 g | 463 kcal |
| 2 serving (double) | 300 g | 555 kcal |
Calculated from 185 calories per 100 g.
Filling dessert, or Doyuran tatlısı, is a Turkish milk-and-semolina sweet that thickens as it cooks and sets further as it cools. Recipes vary, but it is commonly sweetened and served chilled.
To make Filling dessert, cook milk, semolina, and sugar together, stirring until the mixture thickens. Pour it into serving bowls and let it cool before serving; flavorings and toppings vary by recipe.
Filling dessert is a type of Turkish semolina pudding, but the name refers to a particular home-style dessert rather than one fixed recipe. Its texture and flavorings can vary, while irmik helvası is typically made by toasting semolina in fat first.
Filling dessert is the English name for Doyuran tatlısı, a Turkish milk-and-semolina sweet. The name reflects its hearty, thick style; it is a traditional name, not a guarantee that one serving will keep everyone full.
Filling dessert is usually served cold, after it has had time to set. You can serve it warm, too, but it will be softer and less pudding-like before it cools.
Cinnamon, shredded coconut, and chopped nuts are common toppings for Filling dessert. Add them just before serving so they keep their aroma and, in the case of nuts, their crunch.
Filling dessert keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains milk, refrigerate leftovers promptly and avoid leaving the dessert at room temperature for extended periods.
Freezing Filling dessert is not ideal. The milk-and-semolina mixture can turn watery or grainy after thawing, so refrigerate leftovers instead and make a fresh batch when you want the best texture.
To keep Filling dessert smooth, add the semolina gradually while whisking the milk, then stir continuously as it cooks. Moderate heat helps the mixture thicken evenly without sticking to the pan.
Yes, you can make cocoa-flavored Filling dessert by stirring cocoa into the mixture as it cooks. First blend the cocoa with a little milk to make a smooth paste, which helps prevent dry lumps.
Vitamins
B12
0.51µg · 21% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
B5
0.48mg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.7µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
168mg · 24% DV
Calcium
183mg · 18% DV
Iodine
27µg · 18% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
237mg · 7% DV
Sodium
117mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 278 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Filling dessert is a Turkish home-style milk and semolina sweet, cooked until the mixture thickens and then left to cool in a dish or individual portions. It has a soft, spoonable texture with a slight graininess from the semolina, and a gently sweet, milky flavour. Recipes can vary, but milk, semolina and sugar are its defining ingredients.
In Turkey it is commonly served chilled after a meal or alongside tea. It is mainly a source of carbohydrate, with 30.8 g per 100 g, and makes a substantial-feeling dessert rather than a light, fruit-based one. A smaller portion works well after a full meal; a little cinnamon is a simple pairing if you enjoy its warmth with the milky flavour.
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.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.35g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.