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Hazelnut-based, syrup-soaked Turkish dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fındıkzade Dessert (60 g) has 234 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.2 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 10.8 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
234
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
31.2g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
10.8g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 5% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 234 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 1.32 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3.1 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) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 80 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 351 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 468 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Fındıkzade dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked cake made with hazelnuts. Recipes often include a soft cake base and may add coconut or a cream topping, so its exact texture and finish can vary.
Fındıkzade dessert is made by baking a hazelnut-based cake, cutting it into portions, and soaking it with syrup. Some versions are finished with whipped cream or custard after the cake has cooled.
Fındıkzade dessert usually contains hazelnuts, eggs, flour, sugar, and oil, with a separate sugar syrup poured over the baked cake. Depending on the recipe, coconut or a creamy topping may also be included.
Most recipes pour cooled syrup over the hot cake for Fındıkzade dessert. Adding it gradually helps the cake absorb the syrup evenly; follow the recipe if it specifies a different temperature combination.
To keep Fındıkzade dessert from becoming soggy, measure the syrup according to your recipe and pour it gradually over the cut cake. Let it absorb before adding more, rather than pouring extra syrup all at once.
No. Fındıkzade dessert is distinguished by its hazelnut-based cake, while revani is typically made with semolina. Both are soaked in syrup, but they have different ingredients, flavors, and textures.
Sometimes. Fındıkzade dessert can be served as a plain syrup-soaked hazelnut cake, while some recipes add whipped cream or custard on top. The topping is a recipe variation rather than a feature of every version.
Yes, Fındıkzade dessert can be made a day ahead. Resting gives the cake time to absorb the syrup, and chilling helps portions hold their shape, especially when the dessert has a cream topping.
Store leftover Fındıkzade dessert in a covered container in the refrigerator, particularly if it has cream or custard on top. Keeping it covered prevents it from drying out or absorbing other food odors.
Yes, Fındıkzade dessert can be frozen, though thawing may change the texture of the syrup-soaked cake or cream topping. Freeze individual portions without cream when possible, then thaw them in the refrigerator.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.56mg · 10% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
39mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Sodium
54mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Fındıkzade Dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked sweet in which hazelnuts are a defining ingredient. The baked base absorbs the syrup, giving it a moist, tender bite, while the nutty flavour complements its sweetness.
In Turkey, it is commonly served in small pieces after a meal or offered to guests alongside tea; it also fits a celebratory dessert table. It is energy-dense, with 390 kcal per 100 g, so a modest portion may be enough. Serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance the sweetness, or share a piece rather than pairing it with another rich dessert.
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
— Not 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
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 63:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (63:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.