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İBB mahlep cookie Calories
Mahlep-flavored, crumbly, traditional Turkish cookie
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of İBB mahlep cookie (25 g) has 120 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.5 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
İBB mahlep cookie Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
120
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
14.5g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% 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%
İBB mahlep cookie nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (25 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.13 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.5 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 İBB mahlep cookie?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 240 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 50 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 60 g | 288 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 360 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 150 g | 720 kcal |
Calculated from 480 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About İBB mahlep cookie
What is an İBB mahlep cookie?
An İBB mahlep cookie is a crumbly Turkish cookie flavored with mahlep, a spice made from the kernels inside the stones of a type of sour cherry. Its distinctive aroma sets it apart from many everyday butter cookies.
What does mahlep taste like in an İBB mahlep cookie?
Mahlep gives an İBB mahlep cookie a warm, lightly sweet aroma often described as almond-like, fruity, and gently spiced. The flavor is distinctive but not usually as strong as cinnamon or nutmeg.
How do you make İBB mahlep cookies at home?
To make an İBB mahlep cookie-style biscuit, mix mahlep into a crumbly cookie dough made with flour, fat, and sugar, then shape and bake it. Handle the dough lightly; overmixing can make the cookies tougher rather than tender.
Why are İBB mahlep cookies so crumbly?
İBB mahlep cookies are meant to have a short, crumbly texture, which comes from the balance of fat and flour and from limited mixing. Kneading the dough for too long can develop gluten and make the baked cookies firmer.
What can you use instead of mahlep in an İBB mahlep cookie?
There is no exact substitute for mahlep in an İBB mahlep cookie because its aroma is distinctive. A small amount of almond extract or ground cardamom can add a complementary fragrance, but each changes the flavor rather than reproducing mahlep.
How is an İBB mahlep cookie different from a Turkish kandil simidi?
An İBB mahlep cookie is typically a crumbly, cookie-shaped bake, while kandil simidi is traditionally shaped into rings and coated with sesame. Both may contain mahlep, but their shapes, textures, and customary presentation differ.
What is mahlep in an İBB mahlep cookie made from?
The mahlep in an İBB mahlep cookie comes from the kernel inside the stone of a sour cherry relative, not from the cherry flesh. The kernels are dried and ground into a fragrant spice used in Turkish baking.
What goes well with an İBB mahlep cookie?
Black tea is a classic match for an İBB mahlep cookie: its clean, slightly tannic taste balances the cookie’s rich, crumbly texture and aromatic spice. Coffee also works well, especially when the cookie is served as an afternoon treat.
How should you store İBB mahlep cookies to keep them crisp?
Store İBB mahlep cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container kept somewhere dry and out of direct sunlight. Moisture softens their crumbly texture; a brief warming in the oven can help refresh them.
Can you freeze İBB mahlep cookies?
Yes, you can freeze İBB mahlep cookies once they are fully cooled. Separate layers with baking paper in an airtight container, then thaw them at room temperature so condensation is less likely to make the cookies soft.
İBB mahlep cookie Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.4mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.63µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
80mg · 3% DV
Selenium
1.75µg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
16mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
23mg · 1% DV
İBB mahlep cookie Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off İBB mahlep cookie
To burn the 120 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is İBB mahlep cookie?
The İBB mahlep cookie is a traditional Turkish baked biscuit made with mahlep, the aromatic spice that gives it its distinctive fragrance. It is typically crumbly and crisp, with a gently spiced taste; its shape and any decoration can vary from recipe to recipe.
In Turkey, it is commonly served with tea, offered to guests or enjoyed as a bakery snack. For readers elsewhere, it makes a fragrant alternative to plainer tea biscuits. Its flour-and-fat-based dough makes it energy-dense and relatively high in carbohydrate, with 480 kcal per 100 g. A medium piece alongside tea is a simple way to enjoy it without turning a small treat into a large serving.
How Nutritious Is İBB mahlep cookie?
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 İBB mahlep cookie 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 İBB mahlep cookie Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is İBB mahlep cookie 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
İBB mahlep cookie Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.13g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 26.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (26.5:1).
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