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Baked pumpkin dessert is a traditional Turkish sweet made with pumpkin, sugar, and sometimes walnuts.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Baked pumpkin dessert (80 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.4 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 256 µg of Vitamin A covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
96
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
22.4g
· 8% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 92% · Protein 4% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.08 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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) | 80 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 72 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 192 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Baked pumpkin dessert is made from pumpkin baked with sugar until tender, often with tahini or walnuts added when serving. It is a Turkish sweet made with pumpkin pieces, rather than a custard or pastry filling.
To make baked pumpkin dessert, arrange peeled pumpkin slices in a baking dish, add sugar, and let them release their juices before baking. Cook until tender, then uncover toward the end if needed to reduce excess liquid.
A firm, mature winter pumpkin works best for baked pumpkin dessert because it holds its shape as it softens. Choose dense, evenly coloured pieces and cut them to a similar thickness so they finish cooking at about the same time.
Baked pumpkin dessert is made from pieces of pumpkin cooked with sugar and is commonly served with tahini or walnuts. Pumpkin pie is a pastry filled with a spiced pumpkin mixture, usually blended smooth and set with eggs or dairy.
Baked pumpkin dessert often releases liquid because sugar draws moisture out of the pumpkin before and during baking. That is expected; bake the slices in their juices, then uncover the dish near the end to let some liquid evaporate.
Yes, baked pumpkin dessert is often served with tahini, and chopped walnuts are another common topping. Add them after baking so the tahini stays pourable and the walnuts retain their texture.
Canned pumpkin puree is not a good substitute for baked pumpkin dessert, which is traditionally made with intact pumpkin slices. Puree lacks the firm pieces and texture that define the dish, and it may become overly soft when baked with sugar.
Store baked pumpkin dessert in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Eat it within a few days for the best texture, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell or visible mould.
Baked pumpkin dessert can be served warm or chilled. Many people serve it after it has cooled, when the slices have had time to absorb the sweet juices; add tahini or walnuts just before serving.
Yes, baked pumpkin dessert can be baked without added sugar, but it will be less sweet and may not develop the same syrupy juices. Choose naturally sweet, ripe pumpkin and check it as it bakes so the slices do not dry out.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
256µg · 28% DV
Vitamin C
4.8mg · 5% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.56mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
22mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Baked pumpkin dessert is a traditional Turkish sweet made by baking pieces of pumpkin with sugar until tender. The pumpkin releases moisture as it cooks, creating a soft, syrupy finish; some home recipes add walnuts on top, and tahini is another familiar accompaniment.
Its flavor is gently sweet and earthy, with caramelized edges and a yielding texture. In Turkey, it is commonly served after a meal, sometimes with walnuts or tahini and alongside tea. Elsewhere, it makes an easy seasonal dessert or a sweet addition to a shared table. It is low in fat, while most of its energy comes from carbohydrates, largely because of the sugar. For a lighter serving, keep the portion modest and go easy on added sugar and toppings.
Medium
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.
No known major 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
0.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.