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Fried dough pastry, no syrup added
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 serving (medium) of Lokma without syrup (80 g) has 328 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 39.8 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 16.3 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 11.2 µg of Selenium covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Lokma without syrup is made from small pieces of yeasted dough fried until golden, with no syrup poured over or soaked into them. Lokma is a Turkish sweet commonly served in syrup; this plainer version lets the lightly yeasty dough take centre stage.
The outside is craggy and crisp while the centre stays soft and airy. It is best eaten warm, as a teatime treat or shared at home and gatherings, often alongside tea or coffee. Because it is fried dough, it is energy-dense even without the syrup: 100 g provides 410 kcal. For a lighter serving, enjoy a few pieces with an unsweetened drink rather than treating the syrup-free version as a low-calorie snack.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
49.8g
· 18% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
20.4g
· 26% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 6% · Fat 45%
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
Vitamin E
2.1mg · 14% DV
Biotin
4µg · 13% DV
B3
1.6mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
14µg · 25% DV
Sodium
290mg · 13% DV
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
72mg · 10% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 410 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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.
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
4.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 170:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (170:1).
Lokma without syrup is a Turkish fried dough sweet served without the usual sugar syrup. The small yeast-raised dough balls are crisp on the outside and soft inside, though toppings such as honey or powdered sugar can still be added.
Lokma without syrup is made by letting a soft, yeast-raised dough rise, shaping it into small pieces, and frying them until golden. The dough is fried without soaking the finished pieces in syrup, which keeps them less sticky and less sweet.
Lokma without syrup is the Turkish version served without its customary syrup, while Greek loukoumades are commonly finished with honey or syrup. Both are small fried dough balls, but recipes and toppings vary by household and region.
Lokma without syrup can turn soggy if it is piled up while hot, since trapped steam softens the crust. It may also absorb excess oil if the frying oil is too cool; drain the pieces on a rack and serve them soon after frying.
To keep lokma without syrup crisp, fry the pieces in properly heated oil and let them drain in a single layer on a rack. Serve them soon after cooking; covering or stacking them traps steam and softens their crust.
Lokma without syrup pairs well with coffee or tea and can be served plain as a less-sweet alternative to syrup-soaked lokma. Cinnamon, powdered sugar, or honey are optional toppings, but adding them changes the sweetness and texture.
Lokma without syrup is traditionally deep-fried, and an air fryer will give it a different, less evenly crisp texture. A lightly oiled air-fryer version may work, but it will not reproduce the characteristic crust of dough fried in oil.
Store leftover lokma without syrup in a covered container at room temperature for a short time, once fully cooled. It loses crispness as it sits; refrigeration can make the dough firmer and softer rather than restoring its fresh-fried texture.
Yes, reheat lokma without syrup in an oven or air fryer to bring back some crispness. A microwave warms it quickly but tends to make the outside soft, and refrying can leave the dough greasier.
Yes, lokma without syrup can be frozen after cooling. Freeze the pieces separately on a tray before transferring them to a sealed bag, then reheat them in an oven; their texture may be less light than when freshly fried.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.