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Elongated, flat pieces of golden-brown pastry are arranged on a serving plate, with a light syrupy sheen across their slightly irregular surfaces.

Kesi Dili Tatlısı Calories

Syrupy, traditional Turkish dessert, soft cake texture

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

315kcal

GI

75high

POTASSIUM · 100 G

60mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.8g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Kesi Dili Tatlısı (60 g) has 189 calories. That works out to 315 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 33 mg of Phosphorus covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Kesi Dili Tatlısı Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g

189

KCAL / 60G

Carbs

32.4g

· 12% DV

Protein

2.5g

· 5% DV

Fat

5.1g

· 7% DV

Fiber

0.5g

· 2% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 5% · Fat 25%

Kesi Dili Tatlısı nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (60 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories189 kcal
Total fat5.1 g7%
Saturated fat1.62 g8%
Trans fat0.02 g
Sodium66 mg3%
Total carbohydrate32.4 g12%
Fiber0.5 g2%
Protein2.5 g5%

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 Kesi Dili Tatlısı?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)60 g189 kcal
1 piece (small)40 g126 kcal
1 slice (medium)50 g158 kcal
1 slice (thick)80 g252 kcal
1 piece (large)90 g284 kcal
100 g100 g315 kcal
1 serving (large)100 g315 kcal
2 piece (double)120 g378 kcal

Calculated from 315 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kesi Dili Tatlısı

What is Kesi Dili Tatlısı?

Kesi Dili Tatlısı is a traditional Turkish dessert with a soft cake texture and sweet syrup. Recipes can differ in the cake’s shape, how much syrup it absorbs and the toppings used.

What ingredients are used in Kesi Dili Tatlısı?

Kesi Dili Tatlısı is made with a soft cake base and sugar syrup; recipes commonly use flour, eggs and a dairy ingredient. The exact flavourings and toppings vary between recipes.

How do you make Kesi Dili Tatlısı at home?

To make Kesi Dili Tatlısı, bake a soft cake and add syrup so it can soak into the crumb. Bake the cake through, then distribute the syrup gradually to avoid leaving some areas dry and others saturated.

Should the cake or syrup be hot when making Kesi Dili Tatlısı?

Follow the temperature pairing in your Kesi Dili Tatlısı recipe: some versions use hot cake with cool syrup, while others call for a different pairing. Avoid pouring very hot syrup onto a very hot cake, which can make the texture heavy.

Why does Kesi Dili Tatlısı fail to absorb the syrup?

Kesi Dili Tatlısı may absorb syrup unevenly if the cake has a firm, cooled surface or the syrup is poured in one spot. Pour it slowly across the whole cake so it can soak in more evenly.

Why does Kesi Dili Tatlısı turn soggy?

Kesi Dili Tatlısı can turn soggy when the cake is underbaked or receives more syrup than its crumb can absorb. Check that the cake is cooked through and add the syrup in stages rather than all at once.

Should you cut Kesi Dili Tatlısı before adding the syrup?

Yes, cutting Kesi Dili Tatlısı before adding the syrup helps create neat portions and lets syrup reach the cut surfaces. Let the cake rest briefly first so it is less likely to crumble while you slice it.

Can you make Kesi Dili Tatlısı the day before serving?

Yes, Kesi Dili Tatlısı can be made a day ahead; resting gives the syrup time to spread through the cake. Add crunchy toppings just before serving so they do not soften.

How should leftover Kesi Dili Tatlısı be stored?

Store leftover Kesi Dili Tatlısı covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Let a portion sit briefly at room temperature before serving if chilling has made the cake feel firm.

Can you freeze Kesi Dili Tatlısı?

Yes, Kesi Dili Tatlısı can be frozen, although thawing may change the cake’s texture and how evenly the syrup sits. Freeze it without delicate toppings in an airtight container, then thaw it in the refrigerator.

Kesi Dili Tatlısı Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

0.08µg · 3% DV

B2

0.04mg · 3% DV

B1

0.04mg · 3% DV

Biotin

0.72µg · 2% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

33mg · 5% DV

Selenium

1.8µg · 3% DV

Sodium

66mg · 3% DV

Copper

0.02mg · 2% DV

Potassium ⭐

36mg · 1% DV

Kesi Dili Tatlısı Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

75
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

24
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Kesi Dili Tatlısı

To burn the 189 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):

🚶

47min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

19min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

26min

Cycling

🏊

22min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Kesi Dili Tatlısı?

Kesi Dili Tatlısı is a traditional Turkish sweet made from a soft cake soaked in syrup. Recipes can vary from one home to another, but the result is typically moist, tender and distinctly sweet, rather than crisp or biscuit-like.

In Turkey, it is often served after a meal or offered to guests with tea. For English-speaking readers, think of it as a syrup-soaked cake dessert; it also pairs well with plain coffee. It is carbohydrate-rich and provides 315 calories per 100 g, so a modest piece is a sensible choice if you want something sweet without a large serving.

How Nutritious Is Kesi Dili Tatlısı?

Nutrient density

Low

15/ 100

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

19/ 100

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 Kesi Dili Tatlısı 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 Kesi Dili Tatlısı Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Kesi Dili Tatlısı 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

Kesi Dili Tatlısı Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.62g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.72g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 66:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (66:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.