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Traditional Hatay pastry, date and walnut filled, spiced cookie
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hatay kömpesi (45 g) has 185 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 27.9 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 7 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
185
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
27.9g
· 10% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
7g
· 9% 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 60% · Protein 6% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.22 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 27.9 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 | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 287 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Hatay kömpesi is a traditional spiced pastry from Hatay, Türkiye, made with dough wrapped around a date and walnut filling. It is usually shaped as a cookie and baked, giving it a fragrant exterior and a softer, sweet center.
Hatay kömpesi is made by mixing spices into the dough, enclosing a date-and-walnut filling, shaping the pastry, and baking it. Home recipes vary in dough texture and sweetness, but sealing the filling fully helps keep it from leaking during baking.
Hatay kömpesi is typically filled with dates and walnuts. The dates make the center soft and naturally sweet, while the walnuts add crunch; some household recipes also mix extra spices into the filling.
Hatay kömpesi commonly uses warming spices such as cinnamon and cloves. The exact blend varies between recipes and families, so there is not one fixed spice mix that applies to every version.
Hatay kömpesi is a particular regional style, not a name for every cookie called kömbe. Its date-and-walnut filling and aromatic spiced dough distinguish it from other regional versions, which may use different shapes, doughs, or fillings.
Yes, Hatay kömpesi is often associated with holidays and special occasions in Hatay, Türkiye. Families may prepare it at home using their own spice blends and shaping methods, so its flavor and appearance can vary.
Hatay kömpesi is shaped by enclosing the filling in dough; some traditional recipes use a patterned kömbe mold to decorate the outside. Lightly flouring the mold can help the dough release cleanly and preserve the design.
Store Hatay kömpesi in an airtight container in a cool, dry place once it has completely cooled. Trapped warmth can create moisture and soften the cookies, so let them cool before covering or packing them.
Yes, Hatay kömpesi can be frozen after it has cooled. Pack the cookies in a sealed freezer-safe container, separating layers if needed; thaw them before serving, and briefly warming them in the oven can refresh their texture.
Hatay kömpesi tastes sweet and warmly spiced, with a soft date center and crunchy walnut pieces. It is commonly served with tea or coffee; its rich, fragrant filling makes it satisfying without an additional dessert alongside.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.95µg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.09mg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
31mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
16mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
104mg · 3% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hatay kömpesi is a traditional pastry from Hatay in southern Turkey: a spiced dough wrapped around a filling of dates and walnuts. It has the character of a substantial filled cookie, with sweetness from the fruit and a warm, fragrant finish from the spices.
The outside is usually firm and crumbly, while the centre is softer and richer. In its home region it is served with tea or coffee, often as a treat for visitors or at festive gatherings; elsewhere, it works well as a small afternoon sweet. A medium piece is about 45 g, and it is mainly a carbohydrate-rich pastry, with some fibre from the filling. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee, or share a piece if you want a lighter serving.
Low
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Low
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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
1.22g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.34g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.