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Orange Semolina Dessert Calories
Traditional Turkish dessert with orange flavor and semolina base
In season: Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Orange Semolina Dessert (80 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.4 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 5.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Orange Semolina Dessert Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
144
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
30.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
2g
· 3% 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 82% · Protein 5% · Fat 13%
Orange Semolina Dessert nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.56 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2 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 Orange Semolina Dessert?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 270 kcal |
Calculated from 180 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Orange Semolina Dessert
How do you make Orange Semolina Dessert?
Orange Semolina Dessert is made by cooking semolina with orange flavoring and a sweetener. Recipes vary: some bake it as a cake and add syrup afterward, while others cook a milk-based mixture on the stovetop and chill it before serving.
What is in Orange Semolina Dessert?
Orange Semolina Dessert typically contains semolina, orange juice or zest, and sugar. Depending on the recipe, it may also include eggs, yogurt or milk, flour, and baking powder; syrup is common in some baked versions but not in every version.
Is Orange Semolina Dessert soaked in syrup?
Sometimes. Baked, cake-like Orange Semolina Dessert is often soaked with orange-flavored syrup after cooking, while pudding-style versions are served without syrup. Check the recipe’s method rather than assuming that every orange semolina dessert is syrup-soaked.
Is Orange Semolina Dessert the same as revani?
Not always. Revani is generally a semolina cake soaked in syrup, whereas Orange Semolina Dessert can also refer to a stovetop pudding. A syrup-soaked orange version may be very similar to revani, but the names do not guarantee the same recipe.
Should you use orange juice or zest in Orange Semolina Dessert?
You can use either, and many recipes use both. Orange juice adds a fruity flavor to the mixture or syrup, while finely grated zest gives a stronger aroma. Grate only the colored peel; the white pith can make the dessert bitter.
Why does Orange Semolina Dessert taste bitter?
Orange Semolina Dessert can taste bitter if the grated zest includes too much white pith or if seeds get into the mixture. Use a fine grater on the colored outer peel only, and remove seeds from the juice before adding it.
Is Orange Semolina Dessert baked or cooked on the stove?
It can be either. Baked Orange Semolina Dessert has a cake-like texture and is often cut into pieces; stovetop versions are usually cooked into a soft pudding and served in bowls. Follow the recipe’s method because the two styles are not interchangeable.
How should you serve Orange Semolina Dessert?
Serve cake-style Orange Semolina Dessert in slices after it has rested, especially if it has been soaked with syrup. Chill pudding-style dessert and spoon it into bowls. A little orange zest or shredded coconut makes a simple finishing garnish.
How long does Orange Semolina Dessert keep in the fridge?
Keep Orange Semolina Dessert covered in the refrigerator for about three days. Refrigerate milk-based versions promptly rather than leaving them out for an extended time. Discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Can you freeze Orange Semolina Dessert?
Yes, but freezing can alter its texture. Milk-based or pudding-style Orange Semolina Dessert may become watery after thawing, so refrigeration is usually preferable for those versions. If freezing, divide it into portions and seal them in an airtight container.
Orange Semolina Dessert Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin C
5.6mg · 6% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.8µg · 3% DV
B5
0.1mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
24mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Calcium
20mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
8mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.6mg · 0% DV
Orange Semolina Dessert Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Orange Semolina Dessert
To burn the 144 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Orange Semolina Dessert?
Orange Semolina Dessert is a Turkish sweet made by cooking semolina with milk or water, sugar and orange juice or zest. Depending on the recipe, it may be soft and spoonable like a pudding or firm enough to cut into pieces. Orange gives the semolina a fresh, fragrant edge and balances its gently toasted flavour.
In Turkey, it is commonly served chilled after a meal or alongside tea, often cut into neat portions for sharing at home. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with 38 g per 100 g, so a modest piece makes a satisfying sweet finish. Add fresh orange segments for extra brightness, or serve it with unsweetened tea if you prefer to keep the overall sweetness in check.
How Nutritious Is Orange Semolina 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 Orange Semolina 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 Orange Semolina Dessert Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Orange Semolina 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
Orange Semolina Dessert Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.56g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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