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Traditional tahini pastry, rich in tahini and sugar, specialty of Nigde region
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Niğde tahinlisi (80 g) has 328 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 13.6 g of fat and 2.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
328
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
43.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
6.6g
· 13% DV
Fat
13.6g
· 17% DV
Fiber
2.2g
· 8% 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 | 328 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.6 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 2.16 g | 11% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
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) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 123 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 656 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Niğde tahinlisi is a traditional sweet pastry associated with Niğde, Türkiye, made with dough, tahini and sugar. Its rich sesame filling gives it a distinctive taste, setting it apart from ordinary bread or an unfilled pastry.
Niğde tahinlisi comes from the Niğde region of central Türkiye. It is a local specialty rather than a pastry with one universally standardized recipe, so its preparation and shape can vary among home cooks and bakeries.
Niğde tahinlisi is made by spreading tahini and sugar over prepared dough, shaping the pastry, and baking it. The tahini is worked through the dough to create its characteristic rich, sesame-forward flavor.
No. Niğde tahinlisi is a regional specialty from Niğde, while “tahini bun” can describe many different pastries made with tahini. Their dough, shape and filling can differ, even when both have a sweet sesame taste.
Niğde tahinlisi tastes sweet, rich and distinctly nutty, with tahini providing a roasted sesame flavor. Its pastry is bread-like rather than crisp, though the exact texture varies with the recipe and how it is baked.
Niğde tahinlisi is commonly served as a sweet snack or alongside tea. It can be eaten at room temperature or gently warmed; because the tahini filling is rich, many people enjoy it in a modest piece.
Yes, Niğde tahinlisi can be made at home with prepared dough, tahini and sugar. Spread the filling evenly before shaping and baking; doing so helps the tahini flavor carry through the pastry instead of collecting in one spot.
Store Niğde tahinlisi in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to slow it from drying out. For longer storage, freeze it in portions once fully cooled, then thaw only what you plan to serve.
Yes, Niğde tahinlisi freezes well when wrapped airtight after cooling. Freeze individual portions for easier serving, and let them thaw at room temperature; a gentle oven warming can refresh the pastry before eating.
Warm Niğde tahinlisi briefly in a low oven rather than heating it for too long. Gentle heat revives the pastry while limiting further drying; let it rest briefly after warming so the filling is not overly hot.
Vitamins
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B3
1.04mg · 7% DV
B5
0.32mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.56mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
88mg · 13% DV
Selenium
5.6µg · 10% DV
Sodium
176mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
104mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Niğde tahinlisi is a traditional sweet pastry from Niğde in central Turkey, made with dough, tahini and sugar. Tahini gives it a rich, nutty flavour, while the sweetened dough makes it satisfying and substantial.
It is usually cut or served in pieces, often alongside tea as a treat at home or when welcoming guests. Outside Turkey, it can be enjoyed much like other rich pastries, with coffee or as an afternoon sweet. It is energy-dense, with carbohydrates and fat contributing much of its nourishment and comparatively modest protein. A medium piece is about 80 g; choose a smaller portion if you want a lighter 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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.