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Syrup-soaked, fried, crispy dough dessert
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Fried ring dessert (55 g) has 227 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 9.8 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 4.4 µg of Selenium covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
227
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
32.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
9.8g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 4% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 227 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.8 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.26 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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) | 55 g | 227 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 28 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 453 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 618 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 165 g | 680 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Fried ring dessert is a Turkish-style sweet made by shaping dough into rings, deep-frying it, and soaking it in syrup. It is usually eaten fresh, when the outside is crisp and the inside has absorbed the syrup.
Fried ring dessert gets its crisp texture from deep-frying shaped dough until golden. For a crisp result at home, avoid crowding the pan and let excess oil drain; soaking time in syrup also affects how crisp it stays.
No. Both are fried dough sweets soaked in syrup, but fried ring dessert is shaped into rings, while tulumba is usually piped into short ridged pieces. Their doughs and textures can also vary by recipe.
No. Fried ring dessert is typically made from a thicker dough shaped into rings, while jalebi is commonly formed by piping a thinner batter into spirals. Both are fried and syrup-soaked, but they are distinct sweets.
Many recipes dip freshly fried rings into cooled syrup. The contrast helps the fried dough absorb sweetness without immediately losing all its crispness; follow the recipe’s timing, since very long soaking can soften the dessert.
You can try air-frying fried ring dessert, but it will not have the same texture as the deep-fried version. The dough may brown less evenly, and the finished rings may absorb syrup differently, so expect a drier result.
Fried ring dessert softens as it absorbs syrup and moisture from the air. Storing it in a sealed container while still warm can trap steam and speed this up; it is best eaten soon after preparation.
Store fried ring dessert in a covered container at room temperature for a short time, but expect it to lose crispness as it sits. Refrigeration can make the texture less crisp, so fresh is best.
Yes, fried ring dessert can be frozen in an airtight container, though thawing may leave it softer than fresh. Let it thaw and warm it briefly in an oven; reheating cannot fully restore the original crispness.
Fried ring dessert is often served on its own because its syrup makes it quite sweet. Strong unsweetened tea or coffee pairs well, while adding another syrupy dessert can make the serving feel especially rich.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.05mg · 7% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.1µg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
4.4µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
4.4µg · 8% DV
Sodium
116mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.77mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
45mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Çıtır halka tatlısı, often labelled Fried ring dessert, is a Turkish sweet made by piping dough into rings, frying it until crisp, then soaking it in syrup. The shell has a crunchy bite, while the syrup makes the inside tender and sticky; its flavour is rich and very sweet. In Turkey, it is sold at pastry shops and street stalls, and commonly enjoyed after a meal or alongside tea. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it is best understood as a syrup-soaked fried pastry rather than a light biscuit. Frying and syrup make it energy-dense, with little fibre. A small piece shared with unsweetened tea makes a satisfying treat.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.26g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.91g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 115.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (115.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.