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Syrup-soaked Turkish pastry dessert with hazelnut
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hazelnut mussel dessert (70 g) has 294 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.4 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 14.7 g of fat and 2 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of Manganese covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 70 g
294
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
36.4g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
14.7g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2g
· 7% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 6% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 294 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14.7 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.04 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
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) | 70 g | 294 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 35 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 189 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 95 g | 399 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 504 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 140 g | 588 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 756 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 210 g | 882 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
A hazelnut mussel dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry shaped to resemble a mussel shell and filled with hazelnuts. Its name refers to its folded shape, not to seafood.
No, a hazelnut mussel dessert does not contain mussels. “Mussel” describes the shell-like shape of the pastry; the filling is hazelnut, and the finished sweet is soaked in syrup.
The shell shape is made by folding thin pastry around the hazelnut filling and pinching or pleating it into curved ridges. Those folds give the baked pastry its distinctive fan-like, mussel-shell appearance.
A hazelnut mussel dessert is a type of midye baklava, but recipes and fillings vary. The defining feature is its mussel-like shape; versions may use different nuts and slightly different pastry or syrup methods.
A hazelnut mussel dessert is filled with hazelnuts wrapped in thin pastry, then finished with syrup. Some versions include a little butter or other ingredients in the filling, but hazelnut is the defining center.
The hazelnut mussel dessert belongs to Turkey’s tradition of layered, syrup-soaked pastries. It is often associated with the country’s baklava-making culture, though mussel-shaped versions are made and sold in many places.
A hazelnut mussel dessert can turn soggy if it absorbs too much syrup or is stored in a humid, sealed space while still warm. Let it cool properly and keep it covered in a cool, dry place.
Yes, ready-made phyllo can be used for a hazelnut mussel dessert. Keep unused sheets covered so they do not dry out, and handle the folded pastry gently so the filling stays inside during baking.
Serve a hazelnut mussel dessert at room temperature, usually as a small sweet after a meal. Unsweetened coffee or tea pairs well with its syrupy flavor without adding more sweetness.
A hazelnut mussel dessert contains syrup and can raise blood glucose, so it may need to be limited or fitted into an individual meal plan. Anyone managing diabetes should ask their clinician or dietitian about an appropriate portion.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.47mg · 10% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
B3
0.77mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.45mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.15mg · 17% DV
Phosphorus
67mg · 10% DV
Magnesium
29mg · 7% DV
Sodium
84mg · 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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Hazelnut mussel dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry, folded into a curved shape that resembles a mussel shell and filled with hazelnuts. The name refers to its shape, not to seafood. The pastry is baked, then finished with syrup, giving it a glossy, sweet exterior.
It is typically served as a small after-meal treat or alongside tea or coffee, especially when sharing sweets with guests. The layers can be lightly crisp around a softer, syrupy centre, with the hazelnut adding a toasted, nutty flavour. At 420 calories per 100 g, it is a rich dessert; a smaller piece with unsweetened tea or coffee makes a balanced pairing.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.37g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.66g
Omega 6:3 ratio 119:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (119:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.