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Melengucegi dessert Calories
Traditional syrup dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Melengucegi dessert (90 g) has 281 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.5 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 5.8 µg of Selenium covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Melengucegi dessert Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
281
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
47.5g
· 17% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 6% · Fat 27%
Melengucegi dessert nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (90 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.79 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.5 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
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 1 Medium Melengucegi dessert?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 0.25 piece (quarter) | 22.5 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 140 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 140 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 160 g | 499 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 180 g | 562 kcal |
| 1 serving (triple) | 270 g | 842 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Melengucegi dessert
What is Melengucegi dessert?
Melengucegi dessert is a traditional syrup-soaked sweet associated with Bartın in Turkey. It is made from shaped dough that is cooked and then combined with syrup; recipes can differ in both ingredients and shape.
What does Melengucegi dessert taste like?
Melengucegi dessert tastes sweet and syrupy, with a cooked-dough texture that can be crisp or soft depending on the recipe and serving time. Some versions include nuts, which add a toasted flavor and crunch.
Is Melengucegi dessert from Bartın?
Yes. Melengucegi dessert is a regional specialty associated with Bartın, a city in northern Turkey. It is part of the area's traditional food culture rather than a generic name for all Turkish syrup desserts.
What is Melengucegi dessert made of?
Melengucegi dessert is built around dough and sugar syrup. Home recipes may use ingredients such as flour, eggs, and milk or yogurt, and some versions include walnuts or other nuts; the exact recipe varies.
How is Melengucegi dessert traditionally prepared?
The dough for Melengucegi dessert is prepared, shaped, and commonly fried before being soaked or served with syrup. Local and family recipes differ, so the shape, dough ingredients, and amount of syrup are not always the same.
Is Melengucegi dessert the same as baklava?
No. Both are syrup-soaked Turkish desserts, but Melengucegi dessert is made with a different dough and preparation style. Baklava is characteristically assembled from thin pastry layers, often with a nut filling.
Can Melengucegi dessert be baked instead of fried?
Yes, you can bake Melengucegi dessert as a lighter alternative to frying, although the texture will differ from the commonly fried version. Watch the dough as it cooks, then add syrup gradually so it does not become soggy.
How do you stop Melengucegi dessert from getting soggy?
To keep Melengucegi dessert from getting soggy, avoid adding more syrup than the cooked dough can absorb and let excess syrup drain. Store it away from heat and moisture, since both can soften its texture.
Can you freeze Melengucegi dessert?
You can freeze Melengucegi dessert, but its texture may soften after thawing, especially once it has absorbed syrup. For a better result, freeze it well wrapped and thaw it in the refrigerator; avoid refreezing it.
Can people with diabetes eat Melengucegi dessert?
Melengucegi dessert contains sweet syrup, so it can raise blood glucose. If you have diabetes, ask your healthcare professional how to fit a portion into your meal plan; the recipe's syrup content varies.
Melengucegi dessert Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
1.89µg · 6% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B12
0.11µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
5.76µg · 10% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
56mg · 8% DV
Sodium
106mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
86mg · 3% DV
Melengucegi dessert Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Melengucegi dessert
To burn the 281 calories in 1 piece (medium) (90 g):
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Walking (5 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.
What is Melengucegi dessert?
Melengucegi dessert is a traditional sweet associated with Akçakoca and the wider Düzce region of north-western Turkey. Thin dough, commonly made with flour, milk and eggs, is cooked on a griddle, filled or rolled with walnuts, then sweetened with syrup. Recipes and serving styles vary from household to household.
The walnut adds a pleasant crunch, while the syrup softens the pastry and gives it a distinctly sweet finish. In Turkey it is often served after a meal, with tea or plain coffee. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich, syrup-based dessert, with some fat from the pastry and walnuts; a 100 g portion provides 312 kcal. For a lighter serving, offer a smaller piece alongside unsweetened tea.
How Nutritious Is Melengucegi dessert?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Melengucegi dessert 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 Melengucegi dessert Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Melengucegi dessert Good For?
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
Melengucegi dessert Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.79g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 55.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (55.3:1).
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