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Traditional Turkish dessert, usually made with red fruits and sugar.
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Pink Compote (200 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 40 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 16 mg of Vitamin C covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
170
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
40g
· 15% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 97% · Protein 2% · Fat 1%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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 cup (medium) | 200 g | 170 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 30 g | 26 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 213 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 400 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 85 calories per 100 g.
Pink Compote is a Turkish fruit dessert made by simmering red fruit with sugar and water. It is served with both the softened fruit and its sweet cooking liquid, often chilled.
To make Pink Compote, simmer red fruit in water until it softens, then stir in sugar until dissolved. Take the pot off the heat before the fruit breaks apart, and chill the compote before serving.
Pink Compote can be made with cherries, sour cherries, strawberries, or other red berries. Sour cherries give it a tart flavor and vivid color, while the fruit you choose determines how sweet the finished compote tastes.
Pink Compote gets its color from the red fruit cooked in it, especially cherries, sour cherries, or strawberries. The shade varies with the fruit and how much of its juice colors the cooking liquid.
Pink Compote is usually served cold. Chill it after cooking, then serve the fruit and its liquid together in a bowl or glass; it is a refreshing dessert at Turkish meals, particularly in warm weather.
Pink Compote is a spoonable dessert with whole or softened fruit in a relatively fluid, sweet cooking liquid. Jam is cooked down to a thicker spread and is typically served on bread rather than eaten as a bowl dessert.
Pink Compote is commonly made with fresh red fruit, though recipes can vary. Traditional Turkish hoşaf is often prepared with dried fruit, while komposto usually features fresh fruit; the name and ingredients may differ between households.
Yes, you can make Pink Compote without added sugar. Choose ripe, sweet fruit and simmer it in water; sour cherries will make a tarter dessert. Add a suitable sweetener only if you want a sweeter result.
Pink Compote keeps for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Cool it promptly after cooking rather than leaving it out for hours, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
Yes, Pink Compote can be frozen in a sealed, freezer-safe container once completely cool. The fruit may become softer after thawing, so defrost it in the refrigerator and serve it chilled.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
16mg · 18% DV
Biotin
2.4µg · 8% DV
B6
0.08mg · 5% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
110mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pink Compote is a traditional Turkish dessert made by simmering red fruits with water and sugar. The fruit softens as it cooks, tinting the liquid pink and giving it a light, fruity sweetness; the exact flavour and colour depend on the fruit used.
It is usually served chilled, with both the fruit and its syrup in a bowl or glass. In Turkey, it may follow a home-cooked meal or appear at an iftar table, often alongside savoury dishes. For readers elsewhere, serve it as a simple fruit dessert or a refreshing chilled accompaniment. Pink Compote is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with very little protein or fat. You can reduce the sugar to make the flavour lighter and let the fruit come through.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.