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Traditional milk and salep-based ice cream
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Plain Bafra ice cream (75 g) has 143 calories. That works out to 190 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.1 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 61 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 75 g
143
KCAL / 75G
Carbs
22.1g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 9% · Fat 30%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.15 g | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.1 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 3.1 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 serving (medium) | 75 g | 143 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (small) | 30 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 95 kcal |
| ½ cup (medium) | 70 g | 133 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 190 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 140 g | 266 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 180 g | 342 kcal |
Calculated from 190 calories per 100 g.
Plain Bafra ice cream is a traditional Turkish ice cream associated with Bafra, a district of Samsun. It is made with milk and salep, and the plain version lets its milky flavor come through without fruit or chocolate additions.
Plain Bafra ice cream is associated with Bafra’s local milk-and-salep tradition, while Maraş ice cream is especially known for its dense, chewy texture. Both styles may use salep, but they are distinct regional ice creams rather than interchangeable names.
Plain Bafra ice cream is based on milk and salep, with sugar used for sweetness. Recipes can vary between makers, but the plain style does not rely on additions such as fruit or chocolate for its flavor.
Yes, salep is part of traditional plain Bafra ice cream. It helps thicken the milk mixture and contributes to the ice cream’s dense texture, distinguishing it from a simple frozen milk dessert.
Plain Bafra ice cream comes from Bafra, a district in Samsun Province in northern Turkey. Its name reflects this regional association, and its milk-and-salep base connects it to Turkey’s traditional ice cream-making practices.
Plain Bafra ice cream tastes milky and gently sweet, with no fruit or chocolate flavor competing with the base. Salep contributes more to its body and texture than to a strong, separate flavor.
Plain Bafra ice cream is made by combining milk, salep, and sugar, heating the mixture, then cooling and freezing it. Churning or working the mixture as it freezes helps produce a smoother, denser result.
Serve plain Bafra ice cream in a cone or bowl, on its own or alongside a Turkish dessert. A simple serving suits its milky, salep-based flavor, so toppings are optional rather than essential.
Yes, you can make plain Bafra ice cream at home with milk, salep, and sugar. Stirring the mixture well as it freezes helps limit icy crystals; an ice cream maker makes it easier to get a smooth texture.
Keep plain Bafra ice cream in a tightly sealed container in the freezer. Take out only the portion you plan to eat, and return the rest promptly; avoid refreezing ice cream that has melted substantially.
Vitamins
B12
0.29µg · 12% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
B5
0.29mg · 6% DV
Vitamin A
43.5µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
84mg · 12% DV
Calcium
101mg · 10% DV
Iodine
14µg · 9% DV
Selenium
2.33µg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
131mg · 4% DV
Sodium
44mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 143 calories in 1 serving (medium) (75 g):
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Plain Bafra ice cream comes from Bafra, in Turkey’s Samsun province. Traditionally made with milk and salep, it has a simple dairy flavour rather than added fruit or chocolate, and salep gives it a dense, slightly stretchy texture.
In Turkey it is commonly served in a cone or bowl as a summer treat, or enjoyed after a meal. Its 4.1 g of protein per 100 g gives it some nutritional substance, but it is still a sweet dessert with plenty of carbohydrates. For a lighter serving, keep the portion modest and pair it with fresh fruit.
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.
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.31g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.