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Traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry with pistachio
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Pistachio dilber dudağı (45 g) has 194 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.4 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
194
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
23.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.3g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 6% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 194 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.69 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.05 g | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% |
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) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 75 g | 323 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 135 g | 581 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 645 kcal |
| 0.25 pack (quarter) | 250 g | 1075 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Pistachio dilber dudağı is a Turkish syrup-soaked pastry shaped like a pair of lips and filled with pistachios. Small pieces of dough are folded around the filling, baked, and then soaked in syrup.
Pistachio dilber dudağı is made by rolling pastry dough thin, cutting it into rounds, adding ground pistachios, and folding each round into a lip-like shape. The pastries are baked and finished with syrup.
Pistachio dilber dudağı is named for its distinctive folded shape, which resembles lips. “Dilber dudağı” translates roughly as “lady’s lips” in Turkish, while “pistachio” describes the filling in this version.
Pistachio dilber dudağı consists of individual folded pastries with filling tucked inside. Baklava is usually made by layering sheets of pastry with nuts in a tray, so the two differ in shape and assembly even though both are syrup desserts.
Pistachio dilber dudağı is traditionally baked, then soaked with syrup. Baking lets the folded dough hold its shape around the pistachio filling; frying is not the usual method for this Turkish pastry.
A common method is to pour cooled syrup over the pastries while they are still hot from the oven. This temperature contrast helps pistachio dilber dudağı absorb the syrup; follow the method specified in your recipe.
Yes, the filling can be changed to walnuts, and some versions use other nuts. With pistachio dilber dudağı, finely ground pistachios give the pastry its characteristic flavor and green filling.
Pistachio dilber dudağı can turn hard if its dough is overworked, rolled too thick, or baked for too long. Letting the dough rest and taking the pastries out once lightly golden can help keep them tender.
Serve pistachio dilber dudağı after it has had time to absorb the syrup, usually at room temperature. A small cup of Turkish tea is a traditional, simple pairing that balances the sweetness.
Keep pistachio dilber dudağı covered in a cool, dry place for short-term storage; refrigeration can make the pastry firm. It can also be frozen in a sealed container, then thawed at room temperature before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.63mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
B3
0.54mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Manganese
0.2mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
47mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
22mg · 5% DV
Sodium
54mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
74mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Pistachio dilber dudağı is a traditional Turkish syrup-soaked pastry. Thin dough is shaped around a pistachio filling, baked, then finished with syrup; its folded, plump shape gives the dessert its name, which refers to a beloved’s lips. Recipes vary between households and regions.
The pastry is tender and buttery, with a sweet syrup coating and a pleasantly nutty centre. In Turkey it is commonly served after a meal, alongside tea or Turkish coffee, and may appear on festive tables. It is an energy-dense sweet, with most of its carbohydrate coming from the syrup and dough; pistachios contribute some protein and fibre. Serve a modest piece with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to balance its sweetness.
Low
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Low
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.94g
Omega 6:3 ratio 85.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (85.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.