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Syrupy, walnut-topped, traditional Turkish dessert
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut (80 g) has 248 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 80 g
248
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
43.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 5% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 248 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 88 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 80 g | 248 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 30 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 186 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 120 g | 372 kcal |
| 4 piece (jumbo) | 160 g | 496 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut is made by simmering Kemalpaşa dessert pieces in sugar syrup and adding walnuts for serving. With dried, ready-made pieces, bring the syrup to a boil, cook the pieces until tender, then let them rest so they absorb the syrup.
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut combines Kemalpaşa dessert pieces, sugar syrup, and walnuts. The dough for the dessert may include cheese, flour, semolina, and egg, with recipes varying; packaged dried pieces mean the dough is already prepared.
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut is the walnut-topped version of Kemalpaşa dessert. The walnuts add crunch and a nutty flavor, while the syrup-cooked dessert pieces are essentially the same as in the plain version.
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut is a walnut-topped take on Kemalpaşa dessert, associated with the Mustafakemalpaşa district of Bursa, Turkey. The traditional dessert is known for small pieces made with cheese dough and cooked in sugar syrup.
Cook Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut gently: lower the pieces into the syrup carefully and avoid constant stirring. Swirl the pot lightly instead, and lift the pieces out with a slotted spoon once they are tender.
Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut is usually served cooled or at room temperature. Let the pieces rest after cooking so they absorb syrup, then add the walnuts and any optional accompaniment, such as clotted cream, just before serving.
Turkish coffee or tea pairs well with Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut. Clotted cream is a richer accompaniment, while serving it without extra toppings lets the syrup-soaked pieces and crunchy walnuts remain the focus.
Store leftover Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut in a covered container in the refrigerator. Keeping the pieces with their syrup helps prevent them from drying out; serve them chilled or let them sit briefly at room temperature first.
Yes, Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut can be frozen, although the syrup-soaked pieces may become softer when thawed. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, and add fresh walnuts at serving time for better texture.
To make Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut less syrupy, shorten the cooking time and remove the pieces as soon as they soften. Drain off excess syrup before serving, then add the walnuts.
Vitamins
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B5
0.16mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.96µg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Calcium
44mg · 4% DV
Sodium
88mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
68mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Kemalpaşa Dessert with Walnut is a syrup-soaked Turkish sweet named for Mustafakemalpaşa, a town in Bursa province. It is made from small baked dough pieces, traditionally with cheese in the dough, then finished with walnuts. The syrup softens the rounds while the topping adds a pleasant crunch.
In Turkey, it is commonly served after a meal or offered to guests, often alongside tea; it also suits a celebratory or iftar table. Its syrup and dough make it an energy-dense dessert, with 310 calories per 100 g. For a lighter serving, offer one or two pieces and keep the accompanying tea unsweetened.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.