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Crisp, mildly sweet ring-shaped cookie
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Ring cookie (12 g) has 52 calories. That works out to 435 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.3 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 1.6 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 12 g
52
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
8.3g
· 3% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
1.6g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 8% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.6 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.38 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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) | 12 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 8 g | 35 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 18 g | 78 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 24 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 131 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 36 g | 157 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 45 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 60 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 80 g | 348 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 150 g | 653 kcal |
Calculated from 435 calories per 100 g.
A Ring cookie is a crisp, mildly sweet, ring-shaped biscuit, commonly sold in Turkish bakeries as kuru pasta simit. It is a baked snack, not a bread ring, and recipes may include sesame or other flavorings.
Ring cookies are made by shaping a simple cookie dough into rings and baking them until crisp. Turkish-style recipes commonly use flour, fat, egg, and a little sugar; avoid adding excess flour, which can make the dough dry and crumbly.
No. Ring cookies are crisp, mildly sweet biscuits, while Turkish simit is a chewy, yeast-raised bread ring usually coated with sesame. Their ring shape is similar, but their dough, texture, and usual role at the table are different.
Ring cookies can spread if the dough is too soft or warm before baking. Chill it briefly before shaping, make the center hole a little wider than you want in the finished cookie, and place the rings on a cool baking tray.
Ring cookies pair well with black tea or coffee and are often served as a small snack. For a Turkish-style tea break, put them on a plate alongside other dry pastries, keeping them separate from moist foods so they stay crisp.
Store Ring cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture makes them lose their crisp texture, so avoid storing them beside fresh fruit or other damp foods.
Yes, Ring cookies can be frozen in a sealed freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw them at room temperature while still covered to limit condensation; if they soften, a brief warming in the oven can help restore some crispness.
Yes, Ring cookies can be made without sesame; it is an optional topping in many versions, not what gives the biscuit its ring shape. If you are buying them, sesame toppings vary by bakery and recipe.
Ring cookies are generally meant to be crisp and dry rather than soft like a cake or chewy like bread. If yours are soft after cooling, they may need a little more baking, or they may have absorbed moisture during storage.
Yes, you can dip Ring cookies in tea, but do it briefly. Their dry, crisp texture softens quickly in hot liquid, so a short dip helps them absorb a little tea without becoming soggy or breaking.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.25mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.36µg · 1% DV
Folate
4.56µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2.16µg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.31mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
14mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 52 calories in 1 piece (medium) (12 g):
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Ring cookie is a crisp, mildly sweet baked biscuit shaped into a ring, known in Turkish as kuru pasta simit. It is a Turkish bakery-style dry pastry rather than a savoury sesame simit, though some versions may be finished with sesame. Recipes vary between bakeries and home kitchens, but the appeal is its simple, crunchy bite.
In Turkey, it is commonly served with tea at breakfast, during an afternoon break or on a plate of treats for guests. Its nutritional profile is led by carbohydrates, with comparatively little protein, so it is best thought of as a sweet snack rather than a filling meal. Pair one with unsweetened tea or coffee for a simple serving.
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.
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.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.38g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.61g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.