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Small, thin cocoa-brown crepes are folded into neat square pouches around a white cream filling, with their gathered tops tied with narrow strips of crepe and a little chopped green pistachio scattered over them.

Gelin bohçası Calories

Turkish dessert made with crepes, cream, and chocolate

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

230kcal

GI

60medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

120mg

FIBER · 100 G

1.1g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Gelin bohçası (90 g) has 207 calories. That works out to 230 calories per 100 g. It contains 28.8 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 7.7 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Gelin bohçası Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g

207

KCAL / 90G

Carbs

28.8g

· 10% DV

Protein

4.7g

· 9% DV

Fat

7.7g

· 10% DV

Fiber

1g

· 4% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 9% · Fat 34%

Gelin bohçası nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories207 kcal
Total fat7.7 g10%
Saturated fat3.78 g19%
Trans fat0.05 g
Sodium99 mg4%
Total carbohydrate28.8 g10%
Fiber1 g4%
Protein4.7 g9%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Gelin bohçası?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)90 g207 kcal
1 slice (thin)45 g104 kcal
1 piece (small)60 g138 kcal
1 slice (thick)70 g161 kcal
1 serving (medium)90 g207 kcal
100 g100 g230 kcal
1 piece (large)120 g276 kcal
1 serving (large)150 g345 kcal
2 piece (double)180 g414 kcal

Calculated from 230 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Gelin bohçası

What is Gelin bohçası?

Gelin bohçası is a Turkish dessert made by filling thin crêpes with cream, folding them into little bundles, and usually finishing them with chocolate. Its name refers to the bundle-like shape of the folded crêpe.

How do you make Gelin bohçası?

Make thin crêpes, let them cool, place cream in the centre of each one, then gather the edges to form a pouch. Chill the folded desserts so they hold their shape, and add chocolate sauce before serving.

What filling is used in Gelin bohçası?

Gelin bohçası is commonly filled with a thick, milk-based pastry cream, though home recipes vary. Cool the cream completely before filling the crêpes; warm filling can soften them too much and make the bundles difficult to shape.

Why do the crêpes for Gelin bohçası tear?

The crêpes for Gelin bohçası can tear if the batter is too thick, the pan is not properly heated, or the crêpes are cooked until dry. Let them cool before filling, and turn them gently while cooking.

How do you fold Gelin bohçası into a pouch?

Put the cooled crêpe flat, add cream in the middle, and lift its edges toward the centre to make a pouch. Secure the gathered top with a strawberry slice or a narrow strip of chocolate if needed.

Can you make Gelin bohçası ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble Gelin bohçası ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. The crêpes soften as they sit with the filling, so add fresh fruit and chocolate decoration close to serving for a neater finish.

Can Gelin bohçası be frozen?

Freezing Gelin bohçası is not ideal because the crêpes and cream can become watery or lose their texture after thawing. Refrigerate the assembled dessert instead and enjoy it while the crêpes still hold their shape.

Is Gelin bohçası served warm or cold?

Gelin bohçası is served cold. Chilling helps the cream firm up and keeps the folded crêpes together, while adding the chocolate topping shortly before serving helps the decoration stay attractive.

What fruit goes inside Gelin bohçası?

Strawberries and bananas are popular additions to Gelin bohçası because they pair well with cream and chocolate. Cut fruit into small pieces and avoid very juicy choices, which can make the crêpes soggy.

Why is the dessert called Gelin bohçası?

Gelin bohçası means “bride’s bundle” in Turkish, a reference to the crêpe folded around its filling like a small bundle. Recipes differ in their cream and toppings, but the pouch-like presentation is the defining feature.

Gelin bohçası Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.32µg · 13% DV

B2

0.16mg · 12% DV

B5

0.41mg · 8% DV

Biotin

2.25µg · 8% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

77mg · 11% DV

Selenium

4.5µg · 8% DV

Copper

0.06mg · 7% DV

Calcium

63mg · 6% DV

Sodium

99mg · 4% DV

Potassium ⭐

108mg · 3% DV

Gelin bohçası Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

60
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

16.2
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Gelin bohçası

To burn the 207 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):

🚶

51min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

21min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

28min

Cycling

🏊

24min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Gelin bohçası?

Gelin bohçası is a Turkish dessert made by filling thin crêpes with cream, folding them into little parcels and finishing them with chocolate. The crêpes are soft, the centre is creamy and sweet, and the chocolate adds a richer flavour.

In Turkey, it is served in pastry shops and made at home, often chilled and enjoyed after a meal or alongside tea. It is a sweet, carbohydrate-forward treat, with some fat from the cream. For a lighter serving, offer a smaller piece with fresh fruit; it also works well as part of a mixed dessert platter.

How Nutritious Is Gelin bohçası?

Nutrient density

Low

25/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

30/ 100

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.

Is Gelin bohçası Processed?

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.

Does Gelin bohçası Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Gelin bohçası Good For?

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

Gelin bohçası Fat Profile

SATURATED

3.78g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.16g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.08g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 8:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (8:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.