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Semolina-based traditional syrup dessert, very high in carbohydrates
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hira dessert with extra syrup (90 g) has 329 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 55.6 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 6.5 µg of Selenium covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
329
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
55.6g
· 20% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
10.4g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 6% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 329 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.4 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.41 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 55.6 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| 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) | 90 g | 329 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 219 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 120 g | 438 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 475 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 548 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 657 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 803 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 876 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
Hira dessert with extra syrup is a Turkish baked semolina sweet soaked in sugar syrup. Its dough is shaped into small pieces, often coated in semolina before baking; the extra syrup makes the finished dessert softer and more intensely sweet.
You make Hira dessert with extra syrup by shaping a soft semolina-based dough into small pieces, baking them, then pouring syrup over the hot pastries. Add the syrup gradually and let the dessert rest so it can absorb the extra liquid.
Hira dessert is associated with Tokat, a city in Türkiye. Recipes vary between households, but the traditional sweet is known for its semolina-based dough and syrup-soaked finish; extra-syrup versions simply emphasize a softer, more saturated texture.
Usually, no: many Hira dessert recipes make the syrup by stirring sugar into water until it dissolves rather than boiling it. Some versions add lemon. Follow the recipe’s proportions and make sure the sugar is fully dissolved before pouring.
Typically, cold or room-temperature syrup is poured over the dessert while it is hot from the oven. The temperature contrast helps the baked pieces absorb the syrup; leave them covered to rest before serving so the liquid spreads through.
Hira dessert with extra syrup is shaped into individual pieces and is often rolled in semolina before baking. Revani is usually baked as a tray cake and cut into slices, so it tends to have a more even, cake-like crumb.
Hira dessert with extra syrup can stay dry if it is under-soaked, overbaked, or served before it has rested. Pour the syrup over the hot dessert in stages and give it time to absorb; adding more syrup immediately may leave the outside soggy.
Hira dessert with extra syrup is commonly served at room temperature with Turkish tea or coffee. Chopped nuts or shredded coconut can be added on top, but the extra-syrupy version is sweet enough to serve without a topping.
Store Hira dessert with extra syrup in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days. Let a portion sit briefly at room temperature before serving to soften its texture, and avoid leaving the syrup-soaked dessert out for extended periods.
People with diabetes should be cautious with Hira dessert with extra syrup because its syrup and semolina provide substantial rapidly available carbohydrates. Keep the portion small and ask your doctor or dietitian how it fits your individual blood-glucose plan.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.89µg · 6% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
52.2µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.48µg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
70mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Sodium
131mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
86mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hira dessert with extra syrup is a Turkish semolina sweet associated with Tokat. Small pieces of semolina-based dough are coated, baked and then soaked in syrup; the extra-syrup version is especially moist and sweet. It has a tender interior with a slightly grainy coating, and is usually served after a meal or alongside tea, often as a homemade treat for guests and celebrations. It is rich in carbohydrates, with 61.8 g per 100 g, so a small piece can make a satisfying dessert. Serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its sweetness.
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NOVA 3
Processed
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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
4.41g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.69g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.