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Low-carbohydrate, sesame-coated and protein-rich
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Keto Simit (85 g) has 303 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.9 g of carbs, 15.1 g of protein, 24.4 g of fat and 4.6 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Copper covers 68% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 85 g
303
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
6.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
15.1g
· 30% DV
Fat
24.4g
· 31% DV
Fiber
4.6g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 9% · Protein 20% · Fat 71%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 303 kcal | |
| Total fat | 24.4 g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 7.57 g | 38% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 502 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 303 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 43 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 45 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 65 g | 231 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 115 g | 409 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 145 g | 516 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 170 g | 605 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Keto Simit is a low-carbohydrate take on the sesame-covered Turkish bread ring. Recipes commonly replace wheat flour with ingredients such as almond flour and use eggs or dairy-based binders to hold the dough together; the exact ingredients vary by recipe.
To make Keto Simit, mix a low-carb flour with eggs and the binder specified in your recipe, shape the dough into rings, coat them with sesame seeds, and bake. Let the rings cool before serving so the crumb can set.
Keto Simit replaces the wheat-based dough of regular simit with low-carbohydrate ingredients, so its texture and flavor are different. It is often denser or softer and does not necessarily have the same chewy crumb and crisp crust as a bakery simit.
Keto Simit dough can crumble when it lacks enough egg or another binder, or when it is too warm to shape. Measure the binding ingredients carefully and chill loose dough briefly before forming the rings; low-carb flours do not stretch like wheat flour.
Almond flour is a common choice for Keto Simit, while some recipes use coconut flour or a blend. They absorb liquid differently, so they are not interchangeable cup for cup; follow a recipe developed for the specific flour you have.
Sesame seeds stick best when the surface of Keto Simit is slightly moist. Roll each shaped ring in the seeds or press them gently onto the dough before baking; seeds added to a dry surface are more likely to fall off.
Yes, Keto Simit can be frozen once it has cooled completely. Wrap the rings or separate them with parchment in a sealed freezer container. Thaw one at a time and warm it in the oven to refresh the outside.
Store cooled Keto Simit in an airtight container in the refrigerator, especially if the recipe contains eggs or dairy. Bring a serving to room temperature or warm it before eating; discard it if its smell or appearance has changed.
Keto Simit pairs well with savory breakfast foods such as eggs, cheese, olives, or avocado. Its sesame coating and hearty texture make it easy to serve as a sandwich base, too, using fillings that suit your preferences.
Some people with diabetes may include Keto Simit, but the recipe and portion can affect blood glucose. Almond flour, dairy, and other additions change the final carbohydrate content; if you use glucose-lowering medication, discuss a major dietary change with your healthcare professional.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
6.89mg · 46% DV
Biotin
10.2µg · 34% DV
B12
0.73µg · 30% DV
B2
0.36mg · 28% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.61mg · 68% DV
Phosphorus
366mg · 52% DV
Manganese
1.15mg · 50% DV
Calcium
434mg · 43% DV
Sodium
502mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
289mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 303 calories in 1 piece (medium) (85 g):
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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.
Keto Simit takes the familiar sesame-covered ring shape of Turkish simit and gives it a low-carbohydrate makeover. Recipes commonly use ingredients such as almond flour, eggs and cheese in place of the usual wheat-based dough. The result is typically denser and softer inside than a bakery simit, with a fragrant sesame coating that can turn lightly crisp as it bakes.
In Turkey, it can stand in for simit at breakfast, served with tea, olives or fresh vegetables; elsewhere, it also works as a portable snack or a base for a simple sandwich. It is relatively rich in protein and fat, with 8.1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Pair it with cucumber and tomato for a fresh, lighter plate.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
10.54g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.89g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.