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Sweet dairy ice cream dessert with wafer sheets
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Maraş ice cream wafer sandwich (90 g) has 261 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.6 g of carbs, 5.2 g of protein, 11.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 121.5 mg of Phosphorus covers 17% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
261
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
35.6g
· 13% DV
Protein
5.2g
· 10% DV
Fat
11.2g
· 14% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 8% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 261 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.2 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 6.39 g | 32% |
| Trans fat | 0.18 g | |
| Sodium | 86 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% |
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) | 90 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 81 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 131 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 174 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 377 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 150 g | 435 kcal |
| 1 piece (double) | 180 g | 522 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
A Maraş ice cream wafer sandwich is Maraş-style ice cream pressed between two thin, crisp wafer sheets. The contrast between the dense, stretchy ice cream and the delicate wafers makes it a handheld dessert rather than a scoop served in a bowl.
Not exactly: the sandwich is a serving format, while Maraş ice cream refers to the regional style of ice cream inside it. Maraş ice cream can be served on its own or in other ways; placing it between wafer sheets makes this particular dessert.
Some traditional Maraş ice cream is associated with goat’s milk, but recipes and modern products vary. The wafer sandwich format does not require a particular milk, so the type used depends on the ice cream chosen or the maker’s recipe.
Wafer sheets make a flat, sandwich-like casing that can hold a broad layer of Maraş ice cream and be eaten in bites. A cone has a hollow shape and is usually filled from the top, so it gives a different serving style and texture.
Use firm but slightly softened Maraş ice cream, spread it evenly, and press the wafer sheets together gently rather than squeezing them. Serve the sandwich straight away; the sheets can crack if handled roughly or become soft as the ice cream melts.
Yes, store-bought Maraş-style ice cream works for a homemade Maraş ice cream wafer sandwich. Let it soften just enough to spread between the wafers, then serve promptly. Ordinary ice cream can also be used, though it may not have the same dense, stretchy texture.
Its ice cream is linked to Kahramanmaraş, a city in southern Turkey known for Maraş-style dondurma. The wafer sandwich is a way of serving that regional ice cream; the exact history of the sandwich format is less clearly established than the ice cream’s regional association.
Salep, a flour made from orchid tubers, helps give traditional Maraş ice cream its dense, elastic texture. The ice cream is also worked during preparation. The precise ingredients and method vary, so not every sandwich will have equally stretchy filling.
Yes, it is best served soon after assembly. As the ice cream warms, it softens and transfers moisture to the wafer sheets, which can lose their crispness. Keep the components frozen until you are ready to put the sandwich together.
People with diabetes can include a Maraş ice cream wafer sandwich if it fits their individual meal plan, but its sweet ice cream and wafers can affect blood glucose. Ask your doctor or dietitian how to account for it in your own plan.
Vitamins
B12
0.38µg · 16% DV
B2
0.17mg · 13% DV
Vitamin A
85.5µg · 10% DV
B5
0.34mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
122mg · 17% DV
Calcium
149mg · 15% DV
Selenium
3.42µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
189mg · 6% DV
Sodium
86mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A Maraş ice cream wafer sandwich pairs stretchy, dense Maraş-style ice cream with two thin, crisp sheets of wafer. The ice cream is traditionally made with milk, sugar and salep, giving it a chewy texture that sets it apart from softer scoops; the wafer adds a light crunch.
In Turkey, it is a popular summer treat, sold by street vendors and enjoyed as an easy handheld snack. It is a sweet dairy dessert with more carbohydrate and fat than fibre, so a smaller portion can be a satisfying choice if you want something lighter. Fresh fruit alongside it offers a pleasant contrast to its rich sweetness.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.39g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.