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Pişmaniye Calories
Traditional Turkish sweet, sugar and flour based, fibrous texture
In season: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
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Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Pişmaniye (25 g) has 105 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 20 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
What is Pişmaniye?
Pişmaniye is a traditional Turkish confection, especially associated with İzmit and the Kocaeli region. It is made by working sugar with flour toasted in fat until the mixture forms fine, silky strands, which are gathered into a loose bundle. Its airy appearance belies a distinctly sweet, rich taste, while the strands melt and crumble easily in the mouth.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered to guests, served with tea, or brought home as a regional gift; small pieces of Turkish delight may accompany it. Pişmaniye is largely sugar-based, with relatively little protein or fibre, so a modest piece is often enough alongside a drink. Keep it loosely covered and dry to help preserve its delicate texture.
Pişmaniye Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
420
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
80g
· 29% DV
Protein
4.5g
· 9% DV
Fat
10g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 4% · Fat 21%
Pişmaniye Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
B5
0.15mg · 3% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B3
0.3mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Calcium
35mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
12mg · 3% DV
How Nutritious Is Pişmaniye?
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.
Pişmaniye Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Pişmaniye
To burn the 420 calories in 100 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.
Is Pişmaniye 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 Pişmaniye Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Pişmaniye Good For?
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
Pişmaniye Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 120:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (120:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pişmaniye
What is Pişmaniye?
Pişmaniye is a traditional Turkish sweet made from sugar and toasted flour, drawn into fine, silky strands. Its airy, cotton-like appearance is distinctive, but it is denser and has a different flavor from spun-sugar sweets such as cotton candy.
How is Pişmaniye made?
Pişmaniye is made by working toasted flour, often with butter, together with cooked sugar syrup and repeatedly stretching the mixture into thin threads. The strands are folded and pulled until they form the sweet’s characteristic soft, fibrous bundle.
Where does Pişmaniye come from?
Pişmaniye is especially associated with İzmit in Kocaeli, Turkey. It is now made in other places too, but İzmit remains the region most closely linked with the sweet and its traditional preparation.
Is Pişmaniye the same as cotton candy?
No, Pişmaniye is not cotton candy. Pişmaniye includes flour as well as sugar and is formed by stretching a prepared mixture into strands; cotton candy is spun from melted sugar alone. Their textures and flavors are noticeably different.
What does Pişmaniye taste like?
Pişmaniye tastes sweet, with a gentle toasted-flour note and a delicate, melt-away texture. Plain versions are often pale and mild, while cocoa- or pistachio-coated varieties add a more pronounced flavor.
Why is Pişmaniye so fluffy and stringy?
Pişmaniye gets its fluffy, stringy texture from pulling the sugar-and-flour mixture into many extremely fine strands. Those fragile threads trap little moisture, so they separate easily and dissolve quickly in the mouth.
How should Pişmaniye be served?
Pişmaniye is usually served in small pieces alongside Turkish tea or coffee, or enjoyed on its own as a sweet snack. Take a piece gently, since its delicate strands can scatter when the bundle is squeezed or broken apart.
How do you store Pişmaniye after opening?
Keep Pişmaniye in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place after opening. Moisture makes the fine strands sticky and clumped, while heat can also spoil its light, crumbly texture.
Can you make Pişmaniye at home?
Yes, but making Pişmaniye at home is challenging because the sugar mixture must reach the right consistency and be stretched skillfully into fine strands. A first attempt may produce thicker or less even threads than the traditional sweet.
Is Pişmaniye chewy like Turkish delight?
No, Pişmaniye is not chewy like Turkish delight. Its dry, delicate strands break apart and melt quickly, whereas Turkish delight is a soft, gel-like sweet that holds together when bitten.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.