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Fried syrup-soaked dough dessert, high in sugar and fat
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (large) of Large Tulumba (60 g) has 222 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 34.8 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 0.7 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (large) · 60 g
222
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
34.8g
· 13% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 4% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 222 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.74 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34.8 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
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 (large) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 130 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 2 piece (large) | 120 g | 444 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 555 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 180 g | 666 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Large Tulumba is a ridged dough pastry that is deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup. Its dough commonly includes flour, eggs, water, and fat, though recipes vary; the finished dessert is crisp at first and syrupy inside.
Large Tulumba tastes sweet and syrup-soaked, with a fried, lightly crisp exterior and a tender interior. Its ridges hold the syrup, so it is usually richer and stickier than an unsyruped fried pastry.
Large Tulumba is soaked in sugar syrup after frying, while churros are commonly served without soaking and may be dusted with sugar or dipped in chocolate. Tulumba also tends to have a more saturated, syrupy texture.
Large Tulumba is associated with Ottoman culinary traditions and is popular in Turkey and across parts of the Balkans. Similar pastries appear in the region, so its history is shared across several food cultures rather than tied to one modern country.
Large Tulumba is made by piping ridged dough into oil, frying it until golden, then soaking it in syrup. Starting the dough in cool oil and heating it gradually is a common technique for helping the pieces cook evenly.
Large Tulumba is commonly dipped into cold syrup after frying. The contrast lets the pastry absorb sweetness while helping it retain some texture; the exact temperature method can vary between recipes.
Large Tulumba is usually served at room temperature after the syrup has soaked in. It is often offered as a dessert with Turkish coffee or tea, especially at gatherings and celebrations.
Store Large Tulumba in a covered container in a cool place if you will eat it soon; refrigerate it for longer storage. Chilling can make the dough firmer, and the pastry is at its best soon after preparation.
You can freeze Large Tulumba, but its texture may suffer as the syrup and fried dough thaw. Freeze it in a sealed container, then thaw it in the refrigerator; reheating may warm it but will not fully restore its original crispness.
Yes, you can make Large Tulumba less sweet by soaking it for less time or using less syrup in a homemade batch. It will still be a fried dessert, but reducing the syrup can make each piece less saturated.
Vitamins
Biotin
0.72µg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.36mg · 2% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
23mg · 3% DV
Sodium
72mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Iron
0.42mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Large tulumba is a Turkish syrup dessert made by piping ridged dough into hot oil, frying it until golden, then soaking it in syrup. Similar tulumba sweets are also enjoyed across parts of the Balkans and the Middle East.
Its shell is lightly crisp, while the inside turns tender and syrupy. In Turkey it is commonly served at room temperature or chilled, as a sweet bite after a meal or alongside tea; elsewhere, it also appears in pastry shops and at celebrations. It is rich in sugar and fat, with little protein or fibre, so a small piece can be satisfying. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance its sweetness.
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 4
Ultra-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
1.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.92g
Omega 6:3 ratio 132:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (132:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.