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Crunchy sesame-coated savory cookie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
3 piece (mini) of Mini sesame ring cookie (30 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 472 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.7 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 3 piece (mini) · 30 g
142
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
16.7g
· 6% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
7.2g
· 9% 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 47% · Protein 8% · Fat 45%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.2 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.56 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 228 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 piece (mini) | 30 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 47 kcal |
| 2 piece (mini) | 20 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 189 kcal |
| 5 piece (small) | 50 g | 236 kcal |
| 8 piece (medium) | 80 g | 378 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 378 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 472 kcal |
| 12 piece (large) | 120 g | 566 kcal |
Calculated from 472 calories per 100 g.
A mini sesame ring cookie is a small, crunchy, ring-shaped savory biscuit coated with sesame seeds. It is a cookie rather than a bread roll, so its texture is firmer and drier than a sesame bagel or Turkish simit.
To make mini sesame ring cookies, combine a cookie dough, shape it into small rings, coat the rings with sesame seeds, and bake until set. Recipes vary: some use yogurt, vinegar, or egg, while others rely on fat, flour, and seasonings.
Mini sesame ring cookies can crumble if the dough is too dry, has too much flour, or is handled before it has come together. Add liquid only as needed to bind the dough, and let baked cookies cool before moving them, since they firm up as they cool.
Keep mini sesame ring cookies crisp by cooling them completely and storing them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sealing them while warm traps steam and softens them. Keep the container away from humidity and direct sunlight.
Yes, mini sesame ring cookies can be frozen once completely cool. Pack them airtight to protect their texture, then thaw at room temperature. If they lose some crispness, briefly warming the thawed cookies in an oven can help restore it.
Mini sesame ring cookies are usually savory or only mildly sweet, with a crunchy texture and a sesame-forward taste. Recipes differ, but they are generally served as a savory snack with tea rather than as a dessert cookie.
Mini sesame ring cookies are crisp, dry biscuits, while simit is a chewy, yeasted bread ring with a softer interior. Both can be coated in sesame, but their doughs and textures differ, and simit is more commonly eaten as a bread or breakfast food.
To help sesame seeds stick to mini sesame ring cookies, brush or dip the shaped dough in egg wash or another binder used in the recipe before coating it. Press the seeds gently onto the surface; dry dough or excess flour can prevent them from adhering.
Mini sesame ring cookies pair well with tea, coffee, and savory accompaniments such as cheese or olives. Their crisp, salty character makes them a practical snack for a tea break or appetizer platter; serve them once fully cooled to preserve their texture.
Yes, you can prepare mini sesame ring cookie dough ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Let it soften slightly before shaping so it is easier to roll into rings. If the dough becomes warm and sticky, chill it briefly again.
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
Biotin
2.16µg · 7% DV
B3
0.93mg · 6% DV
Folate
20.4µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.9µg · 13% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Manganese
0.26mg · 11% DV
Sodium
228mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
50mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A mini sesame ring cookie is a small, oven-baked savoury biscuit shaped like a ring and coated with sesame seeds. It borrows the familiar sesame-ring look of Turkish simit, but has a crisp, crumbly cookie texture rather than the chew of bread. The toasted seeds bring a nutty flavour, balanced by a lightly salty dough.
In Turkey, these are often served with tea, offered to guests or kept on hand for a quick snack. Elsewhere, they work well as a savoury bite with coffee or alongside a simple spread. They are fairly energy-dense, with 23.9 g of fat per 100 g, and provide some protein and fibre too. Pair a few with fresh vegetables or yoghurt for a more substantial snack.
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
1.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.95g
Omega 6:3 ratio 93:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (93:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.