Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Güllaç Amerikanı Calories
Milk-based, starchy dessert, rosewater aroma, with walnuts
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Güllaç Amerikanı (120 g) has 174 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 29.4 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 102 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Güllaç Amerikanı Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
174
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
29.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 9% · Fat 21%
Güllaç Amerikanı nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 174 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 2.16 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 46 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 29.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
- Get your daily calorie target
- Snap your meal, log it in seconds
- See every vitamin and mineral
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.
How Many Calories in 1 Medium Güllaç Amerikanı?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 116 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 290 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Güllaç Amerikanı
What is Güllaç Amerikanı?
Güllaç Amerikanı is a milk-based layered dessert made with starchy sheets, walnuts, and rosewater aroma. Its name identifies this version, but does not by itself establish a particular American origin or a single standardized recipe.
How is Güllaç Amerikanı different from regular güllaç?
Güllaç Amerikanı shares güllaç’s defining idea of softened starchy layers with milk, but recipes can differ in their additions and assembly. The name alone does not specify a fixed distinction, so compare the ingredients and method in the recipe you are using.
How do you make Güllaç Amerikanı?
To make Güllaç Amerikanı, soften the starchy layers with milk, add walnuts between the layers, and flavor the dessert with rosewater. Pour the milk gradually so the sheets become tender without turning into an overly wet, broken mass.
Does Güllaç Amerikanı need rosewater?
No, rosewater is not essential to Güllaç Amerikanı. It provides the dessert’s floral aroma, but you can leave it out if you prefer a milder flavor; the milk-softened layers and walnuts still make the dessert recognizable.
Why does Güllaç Amerikanı turn mushy?
Güllaç Amerikanı usually turns mushy when its starchy layers absorb more milk than they can hold or are handled roughly after soaking. Add the milk gradually and stop once the sheets are tender rather than swimming in liquid.
Can you use almonds instead of walnuts in Güllaç Amerikanı?
Yes, almonds can replace walnuts in Güllaç Amerikanı. Finely chop them so they sit evenly between the soft layers; the flavor will be less earthy than with walnuts, but the dessert’s milk and rosewater notes remain.
Is Güllaç Amerikanı served warm or cold?
Güllaç Amerikanı is generally served chilled. Cooling lets the milk-soaked layers settle and makes portions easier to serve; add or arrange the walnuts near serving time if you want them to keep more of their texture.
How should you store leftover Güllaç Amerikanı?
Store leftover Güllaç Amerikanı covered in the refrigerator because it contains milk. Eat it soon, since the layers continue absorbing liquid and become softer as they sit; do not leave it out at room temperature for an extended time.
Can you freeze Güllaç Amerikanı?
Freezing Güllaç Amerikanı is not recommended. The milk-soaked starchy layers can become watery or lose their texture when thawed, so refrigeration is a better way to keep leftovers.
When is Güllaç Amerikanı traditionally eaten?
Güllaç is especially associated with Ramadan in Turkey and is often served as an iftar dessert. Güllaç Amerikanı can fit the same meal, though its name alone does not establish that this particular version has a separate traditional occasion.
Güllaç Amerikanı Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
B5
0.42mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Iodine
9.6µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Sodium
46mg · 2% DV
Güllaç Amerikanı Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Güllaç Amerikanı
To burn the 174 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Güllaç Amerikanı?
Güllaç Amerikanı is a milk-based layered dessert in the güllaç tradition, made by softening starch wafers in milk and adding walnuts between the layers. Rosewater lends it a fragrant finish. The name’s “Amerikanı” does not change the defining character of the dessert: tender sheets, milky sweetness and nuts.
In Turkey, güllaç is especially associated with Ramadan and is usually served chilled after iftar; it also works as a light-feeling sweet with tea. The soaked layers turn soft and delicate, while the walnuts add a little crunch. Its nutritional profile is mainly carbohydrate from the starch sheets and sweetened milk, with some protein from the milk and fat from the walnuts. A modest slice makes a good end to a meal, particularly alongside unsweetened tea.
How Nutritious Is Güllaç Amerikanı?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Güllaç Amerikanı 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 Güllaç Amerikanı Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Güllaç Amerikanı Good For?
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
Güllaç Amerikanı Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9.3:1).
Compare Güllaç Amerikanı
Foods Similar to Güllaç Amerikanı
Have another question about Güllaç Amerikanı?
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Scan calories with your camera
Instant AI nutrition analysis
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.