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Izmir Torpili Calories
Cream-filled, crispy pastry dessert, syrup-soaked
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Izmir Torpili (80 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.4 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 µg of B12 covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Izmir Torpili Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
272
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
38.4g
· 14% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
11.2g
· 14% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 5% · Fat 38%
Izmir Torpili nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
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 Medium Izmir Torpili?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 408 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 544 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Izmir Torpili
What is İzmir Torpili?
İzmir Torpili is a Turkish pastry dessert made with crisp pastry, cream filling and syrup. It is commonly shaped like a cone or tube, giving it a crunchy outside and a soft, creamy centre.
How is İzmir Torpili made?
To make İzmir Torpili, thin pastry is wrapped around cone-shaped moulds and baked until crisp. Once cool, the shells are filled with cream and finished with syrup according to the recipe; filling them after baking helps preserve their texture.
What does İzmir Torpili taste like?
İzmir Torpili tastes sweet and rich, with the contrast of crisp pastry, smooth cream and syrup. Its exact sweetness and texture vary: a heavier syrup coating makes it sweeter and can soften the pastry.
Is İzmir Torpili the same as cannoncini?
No. İzmir Torpili and Italian cannoncini can both be crisp pastry tubes filled with cream, but they are distinct desserts. İzmir Torpili is associated with Turkish pastry shops and may be soaked or finished with syrup.
Where does İzmir Torpili come from?
İzmir Torpili is associated with İzmir, Türkiye, as its name suggests. It is also sold elsewhere, and recipes differ between pastry shops, especially in the pastry, cream filling and amount of syrup used.
Why is İzmir Torpili called “torpili”?
The name refers to the dessert’s long, tapered shape, which resembles a torpedo. The pastry is baked around a cone-shaped mould, then filled with cream to create the familiar tube-like sweet.
Is İzmir Torpili served warm or cold?
İzmir Torpili is usually served cool or at room temperature, after its cream filling has chilled. Serving it soon after filling gives the best contrast between the creamy centre and the crisp pastry shell.
How do you keep İzmir Torpili pastry crisp?
For crisp İzmir Torpili, bake the pastry shells thoroughly and let them cool before adding the cream. Syrup and moisture from the filling soften the shells over time, so fill them shortly before serving.
Can you make İzmir Torpili ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare İzmir Torpili components ahead: bake the shells and make the cream separately, then store them apart. Fill the shells close to serving time, since cream and syrup make the pastry lose its crispness.
How should leftover İzmir Torpili be stored?
Refrigerate leftover İzmir Torpili in a covered container because its cream filling is perishable. The pastry will gradually soften in the fridge, so it is best enjoyed soon rather than kept for its original crisp texture.
Izmir Torpili Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.14µg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.76µg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
52µg · 6% DV
B2
0.07mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
44mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.8µg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Calcium
43mg · 4% DV
Sodium
88mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
64mg · 2% DV
Izmir Torpili Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Izmir Torpili
To burn the 272 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Izmir Torpili?
Izmir Torpili is a pastry dessert associated with İzmir, made with crisp pastry filled with cream and sweetened with syrup. Its contrast of a crunchy shell and soft, creamy centre makes it richer and more substantial than a simple biscuit.
In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed from a bakery with tea, or served after a meal; it also pairs well with coffee. The syrup and pastry make it a carbohydrate-forward sweet, with 48 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. If you prefer a less sweet finish, serve a smaller piece alongside unsweetened tea or coffee.
How Nutritious Is Izmir Torpili?
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 Izmir Torpili 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 Izmir Torpili Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Izmir Torpili 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
Izmir Torpili Fat Profile
SATURATED
4.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.04g
Omega 6:3 ratio 48:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (48:1).
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