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Small, golden-brown, slightly irregular cookies are piled on a plate, their matte, crumbly-looking surfaces dotted with pale sesame seeds.

Mahlep sesame cookie Calories

Crispy cookie with mahlep and sesame

In season: Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

510kcal

GI

60medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

110mg

FIBER · 100 G

3.5g

Quick answer

2 piece (medium) of Mahlep sesame cookie (30 g) has 153 calories. That works out to 510 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.2 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 8.7 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Mahlep sesame cookie Nutrition Facts

Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 30 g

153

KCAL / 30G

Carbs

16.2g

· 6% DV

Protein

2.4g

· 5% DV

Fat

8.7g

· 11% DV

Fiber

1.1g

· 4% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 6% · Fat 52%

Mahlep sesame cookie nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (30 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories153 kcal
Total fat8.7 g11%
Saturated fat2.34 g12%
Trans fat0.03 g
Sodium96 mg4%
Total carbohydrate16.2 g6%
Fiber1.1 g4%
Protein2.4 g5%

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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How Many Calories in 2 Pieces of Mahlep sesame cookie?

ServingAmountCalories
2 piece (medium)30 g153 kcal
1 piece (thin)10 g51 kcal
1 piece (small)15 g77 kcal
1 piece (thick)20 g102 kcal
3 piece (large)45 g230 kcal
5 piece (jumbo)75 g383 kcal
100 g100 g510 kcal
1 pack (whole)120 g612 kcal

Calculated from 510 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mahlep sesame cookie

What does mahlep sesame cookie taste like?

A mahlep sesame cookie has a crisp, toasted-sesame bite and a distinctive aromatic note from mahlep, often described as faintly fruity or almond-like. Mahlep is a spice, so its flavor is more noticeable than its sweetness.

How do you make mahlep sesame cookies?

Mahlep sesame cookies are made by mixing mahlep into a cookie dough, shaping it, coating the outside with sesame seeds, and baking until set and lightly golden. Recipes vary in sweetness and in the type of fat used.

What is mahlep in a mahlep sesame cookie?

Mahlep is a fragrant spice made from the kernels of a type of cherry. In a mahlep sesame cookie, it supplies the characteristic aroma; use it sparingly because a heavy hand can overpower the sesame.

Why did my mahlep sesame cookies turn out hard?

Mahlep sesame cookies can turn hard if the dough has too much flour, is overworked, or stays in the oven too long. Add flour gradually and take the cookies out once they are set and lightly colored.

How do you keep mahlep sesame cookies crispy?

Let mahlep sesame cookies cool completely on a wire rack, then store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sealing them while warm traps steam and can make their crisp texture soft.

Can you make mahlep sesame cookies without mahlep?

Yes, you can bake sesame cookies without mahlep, but they will no longer have the signature mahlep aroma. Leaving it out is the simplest option; another spice may work, though it will give the cookies a different flavor.

Are mahlep sesame cookies sweet or savory?

Mahlep sesame cookies can be mildly sweet or closer to savory, depending on the recipe. Their defining flavors are aromatic mahlep and toasted sesame, so check the recipe's sugar and salt balance rather than assuming they taste like a dessert cookie.

Can you freeze mahlep sesame cookie dough?

Yes, mahlep sesame cookie dough can be frozen. Shape it first and freeze the pieces in a sealed container; thaw them until workable, coat with sesame if needed, and bake according to the recipe.

Why does sesame fall off mahlep sesame cookies?

Sesame falls off mahlep sesame cookies when the dough surface is too dry for the seeds to stick. Lightly brush or moisten the shaped dough, press it into the sesame, and bake without disturbing the coating.

What do you serve with mahlep sesame cookies?

Mahlep sesame cookies pair well with black tea or coffee, which complement their toasted sesame and fragrant spice. For a less dessert-like spread, serve them alongside mild cheeses or olives.

Mahlep sesame cookie Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0.04mg · 3% DV

Vitamin E

0.45mg · 3% DV

B2

0.04mg · 3% DV

B3

0.36mg · 2% DV

Minerals

Copper

0.07mg · 8% DV

Manganese

0.16mg · 7% DV

Phosphorus

33mg · 5% DV

Sodium

96mg · 4% DV

Potassium ⭐

33mg · 1% DV

Mahlep sesame cookie Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

60
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

9.6
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Mahlep sesame cookie

To burn the 153 calories in 2 piece (medium) (30 g):

🚶

38min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

16min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

21min

Cycling

🏊

18min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Mahlep sesame cookie?

Mahlep sesame cookie is a baked cookie flavoured with mahlep, the aromatic kernel of the mahaleb cherry stone, and usually coated with sesame seeds. It is a familiar style of home-baked and bakery treat in Turkey, where mahlep also lends its distinctive fragrance to other doughs and pastries.

The cookie is crisp, with toasted sesame notes balanced by mahlep’s gently fruity, spice-like aroma. In Turkey it is often served with tea, at breakfast or as an everyday snack; elsewhere, it works just as well alongside coffee or a simple afternoon tea. Recipes vary from distinctly sweet to only mildly sweet. At 510 calories per 100 g, it is an energy-dense treat, so a modest portion makes sense; pair it with unsweetened tea if you want to keep the snack less sweet overall.

How Nutritious Is Mahlep sesame cookie?

Nutrient density

Low

22/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Low

30/ 100

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.

Is Mahlep sesame cookie Processed?

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.

Does Mahlep sesame cookie Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy yes
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame yes

Which Diets Is Mahlep sesame cookie Good For?

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

Mahlep sesame cookie Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.34g

MONOUNSATURATED

3.06g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.93g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 19.5:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (19.5:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.