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Cocoa covered, traditional Turkish floss halva
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cocoa covered pişmaniye (25 g) has 110 calories. That works out to 440 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.8 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
110
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
18.8g
· 7% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
3.5g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 4% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.63 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 6.25 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| 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 piece (medium) | 25 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 176 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 220 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 330 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 440 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 440 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 880 kcal |
Calculated from 440 calories per 100 g.
Cocoa covered pişmaniye is a Turkish sweet made of delicate, pulled pişmaniye strands with a cocoa coating. The inside is fluffy and fibrous rather than a solid chocolate centre.
Cocoa covered pişmaniye starts with pişmaniye, traditionally made by pulling and folding a sugar mixture with toasted flour into fine strands. A cocoa-based coating is then added to the outside; recipes vary by maker.
No, cocoa covered pişmaniye is not the same as cotton candy. Pişmaniye has a fine, fibrous texture, but it is made with flour as well as sugar; cotton candy is spun from melted sugar.
Not necessarily. Cocoa covered pişmaniye has a cocoa coating, which is not automatically the same as a chocolate coating made with cocoa butter. Its outer layer can vary between products.
Pişmaniye is a traditional Turkish sweet especially associated with İzmit, in Kocaeli province. Cocoa covered pişmaniye is a variation of that regional sweet, now sold in different parts of Turkey.
Cocoa covered pişmaniye is stringy because its sugar-and-flour mixture is repeatedly pulled and folded into very fine strands. The cocoa coating sits around those strands rather than making the centre dense.
Serve cocoa covered pişmaniye in small pieces alongside Turkish tea or coffee. Keep it dry until serving, since moisture can make the fine strands stick together and lose their characteristic texture.
Yes, but making cocoa covered pişmaniye from scratch takes practice: pulling the sweet mixture into fine, even strands is the challenging step. For a simpler homemade version, add a cocoa coating to ready-made pişmaniye.
Store opened cocoa covered pişmaniye in a tightly closed, airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Keeping out humidity helps prevent the strands from clumping and becoming soft.
Yes, cocoa covered pişmaniye can raise blood sugar because its pişmaniye centre is made with sugar. The cocoa coating does not remove that effect; people managing diabetes should consider their portion and personal care plan.
Vitamins
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.03mg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.3mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
5.5mg · 1% DV
Calcium
13mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
28mg · 1% DV
Sodium
6.25mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 110 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Cocoa covered pişmaniye is a traditional Turkish sweet made from fine strands of sugar and toasted flour, gathered into a soft, floss-like mass and coated with cocoa. It is especially associated with İzmit, and its delicate threads give it a light, almost airy look. The cocoa adds a deeper, slightly bitter note to the sweet interior.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered with tea or coffee, served to guests and shared during celebrations; it is also a popular gift. Despite its fluffy texture, it is energy-dense and mostly carbohydrate, with relatively little protein or fibre. A 25 g piece makes a handy small treat, and unsweetened tea balances its sweetness well.
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.
No known major 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
1.63g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.05g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.55g
Omega 6:3 ratio 43:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (43:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.