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Midye Dolma Dessert Calories
Sweet pastry shaped like mussel shell, typically filled with walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds and soaked in syrup.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Midye Dolma Dessert (40 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.8 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 6.6 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Manganese covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Midye Dolma Dessert Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
164
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
24.8g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
6.6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
Midye Dolma Dessert nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.08 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.9 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Midye Dolma Dessert?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 55 g | 226 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 615 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 820 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Midye Dolma Dessert
What is Midye Dolma Dessert?
Midye Dolma Dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry folded to resemble a mussel shell and usually filled with nuts. The name refers to its shape, not its ingredients: the sweet version is a pastry, not a seafood dish.
Does Midye Dolma Dessert contain real mussels?
No, Midye Dolma Dessert does not contain mussel meat. “Midye” means mussel, but here it describes the pastry’s shell-like shape; it should not be confused with savory Turkish stuffed mussels.
How is Midye Dolma Dessert made?
Midye Dolma Dessert is made by layering or folding thin pastry around a nut filling, shaping it like a shell, and baking it. Syrup is added after baking, with the timing and temperature affecting how crisp or soft the pastry becomes.
What nuts are used in Midye Dolma Dessert?
Midye Dolma Dessert is commonly filled with walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds, and some recipes use a mixture. The filling varies by bakery and recipe, so ask which nuts are used if you have an allergy.
Is Midye Dolma Dessert the same as midye baklava?
The names Midye Dolma Dessert and midye baklava are often used for the same shell-shaped Turkish syrup pastry. Recipes differ between makers, particularly in the dough, nut filling, and amount of syrup.
Why is Midye Dolma Dessert shaped like a mussel?
Midye Dolma Dessert is folded into a ridged, shell-like shape that gives the pastry its name and distinctive appearance. The folds also enclose the nut filling and create crisp layers when baked.
How do you keep Midye Dolma Dessert crispy?
Keep Midye Dolma Dessert in a covered container in a cool, dry place, rather than somewhere humid. Syrup gradually softens the pastry, so it is crispest soon after preparation; avoid sealing it while still warm.
Can Midye Dolma Dessert be frozen?
Yes, Midye Dolma Dessert can be frozen in an airtight container, although thawing may soften its crisp layers. Thaw it fully and warm it briefly in an oven before serving; avoid reheating it for too long, which can dry it out.
What is the difference between Midye Dolma Dessert and savory stuffed mussels?
Midye Dolma Dessert is a sweet, baked pastry filled with nuts and soaked in syrup; savory stuffed mussels are seafood filled with seasoned rice. They share a mussel-related name and shape, but they are entirely different foods.
What do you serve with Midye Dolma Dessert?
Midye Dolma Dessert is commonly served with Turkish coffee or tea, which balances its syrupy sweetness. It can also be offered as part of a dessert plate, but its rich, nut-filled pastry is usually served in modest portions.
Midye Dolma Dessert Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.44mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.8µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
22mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
13mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
44mg · 1% DV
Sodium
18mg · 1% DV
Midye Dolma Dessert Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Midye Dolma Dessert
To burn the 164 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 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.
What is Midye Dolma Dessert?
Midye Dolma Dessert is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry shaped like a mussel shell and filled, commonly, with walnuts, hazelnuts or almonds. Despite its name and shell-like appearance, it is a sweet pastry rather than a seafood dish. It is found in Turkish bakeries and sweet shops, where its distinctive shape makes it an appealing choice for a shared treat.
The pastry is crisp or flaky around a rich nut filling, with sweetness from the syrup. In Turkey it is often served with tea or coffee, as a small after-meal sweet or for guests; elsewhere, it works well as a dessert to share. It is energy-dense, with 410 calories per 100 g, so a piece alongside unsweetened tea can make a satisfying, measured treat.
How Nutritious Is Midye Dolma 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 Midye Dolma 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 Midye Dolma Dessert Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Midye Dolma Dessert 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
Midye Dolma Dessert Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.84g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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