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Traditional syrup-soaked pastry dessert, high energy, rich in carbs
In season: Autumn · Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kömbe dessert (55 g) has 215 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 36.3 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 6.6 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 55 g
215
KCAL / 55G
Carbs
36.3g
· 13% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
6.6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 5% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 215 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.09 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 66 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.3 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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) | 55 g | 215 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 80 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 110 g | 429 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Kömbe dessert is a traditional baked pastry soaked with syrup. The name is also used for other regional baked goods, including unsyruped cookies, so recipes and shapes can differ from one place to another.
Kömbe dessert is associated with southern Turkey, including Hatay and neighboring areas. Because the name refers to different regional bakes, there is not one universally standardized recipe or shape.
Kömbe dessert is made by preparing and shaping a pastry dough, baking it, then adding syrup so it can absorb the sweetness. The dough, filling, and layering vary across recipes, so the exact method is regional.
Kömbe dessert is based on flour dough and syrup. Depending on the local recipe, the dough may also include fat, eggs, or dairy, and some versions add a filling or other flavorings.
No. Kömbe dessert is syrup-soaked pastry, while Turkish kömbe cookies are typically baked, spiced, molded cookies served without syrup. The shared name can be confusing because regional uses of “kömbe” differ.
Some versions may use thin pastry layers, but Kömbe dessert does not have one fixed recipe that always calls for phyllo. Other recipes use a shaped dough, so check the specific regional style you want to make.
Kömbe dessert may not absorb syrup if the pastry is underbaked, the syrup is too thick, or both are at the same temperature. Add the syrup gradually and allow the pastry time to soak it in.
Serve Kömbe dessert after it has had time to absorb the syrup, cut into portions. It pairs well with unsweetened tea or Turkish coffee, which balances the sweetness without adding another sugary accompaniment.
To keep Kömbe dessert from turning soggy, bake it until properly set and use the syrup temperature and amount specified for that recipe. Pouring in all the syrup at once can make it difficult to control the texture.
Store leftover Kömbe dessert covered in a cool, dry place; refrigerate it if the recipe contains perishable filling or the room is warm. Freezing is possible, but thawing can soften the pastry and alter its texture.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B3
0.39mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.66µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Selenium
2.75µg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
32mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Sodium
66mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
50mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kömbe dessert is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry, baked before the syrup is poured over it. Recipes vary by region and household, so the pastry may be tender or more substantial, with a lightly browned surface and a sweet, syrupy interior.
In Turkey it is commonly served after a meal or offered to guests with tea; elsewhere, it works well as a small dessert alongside unsweetened tea or coffee. It is energy-dense and rich in carbohydrates, with 66 g of carbs per 100 g. For a lighter serving, share a piece or keep the portion modest rather than adding extra syrup.
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
2.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.38g
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.