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Traditional spiced Hatay cookie with date filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hatay date cookie (45 g) has 194 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.7 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 8.3 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
194
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
27.7g
· 10% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.3g
· 11% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 6% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 194 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.2 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.09 g | |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.7 g | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.8 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) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 22.5 g | 97 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 135 g | 581 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
A Hatay date cookie is a traditional cookie from Hatay, Türkiye, made with spiced dough and a date filling. It is commonly shaped in a patterned cookie mold and served as a sweet with tea.
A Hatay date cookie usually combines flour-based dough with butter or another fat, spices, and a date filling. Recipes vary by household, so the exact spice blend and whether the dough includes sugar can differ.
Hatay date cookies are typically flavored with warm spices such as cinnamon, allspice, or mahleb, although recipes differ. The dough’s aroma complements the naturally sweet date center rather than relying on one fixed spice mix.
To make a Hatay date cookie, wrap spiced dough around date filling, seal it, and bake until the outside is cooked. Keep the dough thick enough to enclose the filling and press the seam closed so it does not leak.
The filling can leak from a Hatay date cookie if the dough is too thin, the seam is poorly sealed, or there is too much filling. Use a modest amount of date paste and close the dough completely around it.
A Hatay date cookie is a regional Turkish cookie made with spiced dough, while ma’amoul is a different Middle Eastern filled pastry often made with semolina and shaped in a wooden mold. Recipes and textures vary, but their doughs are not interchangeable.
Serve a Hatay date cookie at room temperature, often with tea or coffee. Let freshly baked cookies cool first so the dough sets around the date filling and the patterned exterior is less likely to crumble.
Yes, Hatay date cookies can be frozen once fully cooled. Pack them in an airtight container with baking paper between layers, then thaw at room temperature before serving to help preserve their shape.
Store Hatay date cookies in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after they have cooled completely. Keep them away from humidity and strong-smelling foods, which can affect their texture and aroma.
People with diabetes may be able to include a Hatay date cookie in a planned portion, but its date filling and dough contain carbohydrates that can affect blood glucose. Ask your clinician or dietitian about a portion that suits your care plan.
Vitamins
B1
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
0.95mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.35µg · 5% DV
Folate
17.1µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Selenium
4.95µg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
43mg · 6% DV
Sodium
95mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
115mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hatay date cookie comes from Hatay, in southern Turkey, where kömbe is a traditional spiced bake. Its dough is shaped around a sweet date filling; the warm spices balance the fruit’s rich, mellow sweetness, while the centre stays softer than the baked exterior. Recipes and spice blends vary between households.
In Hatay it is served with tea or coffee and often shared on festive occasions; elsewhere, it makes a satisfying small treat with an afternoon drink. It is energy-dense, at 430 kcal per 100 g, so one medium cookie can be plenty. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to keep the overall snack less sweet.
Low
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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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 65.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (65.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.