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Kalburçekme Calories
Traditional Turkish syrup-soaked cookie
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Kalburçekme (35 g) has 151 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.3 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 6.7 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its 3.9 µg of Selenium covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Kalburçekme Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
151
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
20.3g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
6.7g
· 9% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 6% · Fat 40%
Kalburçekme nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 151 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.7 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.83 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.3 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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 Kalburçekme?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 151 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 18 g | 77 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 215 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 452 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 602 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kalburçekme
What is Kalburçekme?
Kalburçekme is a traditional Turkish baked sweet shaped by pressing dough against a ridged sieve or similar surface, then soaking it in syrup. It is commonly filled with walnuts, and its patterned surface is part of its distinctive look.
How is Kalburçekme made?
Kalburçekme is made by shaping portions of dough on a sieve, usually adding a walnut filling, and baking them until golden. Syrup is added after baking; the exact dough and syrup method varies between household recipes.
What is inside Kalburçekme?
Kalburçekme is usually filled with chopped or ground walnuts. Recipes can vary, and some leave out the filling or use another nut, but walnuts are the familiar traditional choice for the center.
Is Kalburçekme the same as kalburabastı?
Kalburçekme and kalburabastı are closely related Turkish syrup sweets, both typically patterned by pressing dough against a sieve before baking. Names and recipe details can vary by region, so the filling and dough are worth checking when comparing versions.
Why is Kalburçekme pressed on a sieve?
Kalburçekme is pressed on a sieve to give the dough its ridged, patterned surface. The indentations create its recognizable appearance and provide more surface for the syrup to coat after baking.
Should Kalburçekme be soaked with hot or cold syrup?
Kalburçekme is commonly paired with cold syrup poured over the sweet while it is hot from the oven. This helps it absorb syrup without losing its shape; add the syrup gradually to avoid making it overly soft.
How do you keep Kalburçekme crisp?
To keep Kalburçekme crisper, bake it until golden and use the syrup sparingly. Too much syrup softens the pastry, so add it gradually and stop once the sweet has absorbed enough for your preferred texture.
What is Kalburçekme served with?
Kalburçekme is often served on its own with Turkish tea or coffee. Since it is syrup-soaked and commonly walnut-filled, a simple drink makes a good pairing without adding another rich or very sweet dessert.
How should you store Kalburçekme?
Store Kalburçekme in a covered container in a cool, dry place to protect its texture. In hot weather, refrigerate it; let it sit briefly at room temperature before serving so the pastry is not as firm.
Can you make Kalburçekme less sweet?
Yes, you can make Kalburçekme less sweet by adding less syrup rather than changing the traditional dough. Pour it on gradually, since reducing the syrup changes both the sweetness and how soft the finished pastry becomes.
Kalburçekme Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin A
33.25µg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.05µg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.49mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
3.85µg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
29mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Sodium
56mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
39mg · 1% DV
Kalburçekme Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Kalburçekme
To burn the 151 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 Kalburçekme?
Kalburçekme is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry, shaped by pressing dough against a sieve or another textured surface before baking. Recipes vary from household to household and by region; some versions include a walnut filling. Once baked, the pastries are dipped in syrup, which gives them their characteristic sweetness and tender centre.
The patterned outside offers a little texture against the soft, syrupy crumb. In Turkey, kalburçekme is commonly served to guests and at festive gatherings, often alongside tea. It is an energy-dense sweet, with much of its character coming from the syrup and rich dough rather than protein or fibre. Serve a modest piece with unsweetened tea, or share it as part of a dessert spread.
How Nutritious Is Kalburçekme?
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 Kalburçekme 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 Kalburçekme Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Kalburçekme Good For?
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
Kalburçekme Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.83g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.17g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 98:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (98:1).
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