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Poppy seed hira dessert Calories
Poppy seed, syrup-soaked, traditional Turkish dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Poppy seed hira dessert (60 g) has 192 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 33 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Poppy seed hira dessert Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
192
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
33g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
5.1g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 69% · Protein 7% · Fat 24%
Poppy seed hira dessert nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (60 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 192 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.32 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Poppy seed hira dessert?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Poppy seed hira dessert
What is poppy seed hira dessert?
Poppy seed hira dessert is a Turkish baked, syrup-soaked sweet made from small pieces of dough, typically with semolina and flour. Poppy seeds give it a distinctive flavor and may be mixed into the dough or used as an outer coating.
How do you make poppy seed hira dessert?
To make poppy seed hira dessert, mix a soft dough with semolina, flour, and the other recipe ingredients, add poppy seeds, shape it into small pieces, and bake. Pour syrup over the baked pieces so they can absorb it before serving.
What ingredients are in poppy seed hira dessert?
Poppy seed hira dessert commonly includes semolina, flour, yogurt, egg, oil, baking powder, poppy seeds, and syrup. Recipes vary, especially in how much semolina is used and whether the poppy seeds go into the dough or coat the shaped pieces.
Where does poppy seed hira dessert come from?
Hira dessert is associated with Tokat, a province in Türkiye. Poppy seed hira dessert is a variation of that regional sweet; home recipes can differ in the dough, the shape, and whether poppy seeds are mixed through or placed on the outside.
Is poppy seed hira dessert the same as revani?
No. Poppy seed hira dessert is usually shaped into individual pieces before baking, while revani is commonly baked as a tray cake and cut into portions. Both are soaked in syrup, but their doughs and textures are different.
Should the syrup for poppy seed hira dessert be hot or cold?
A common method is to pour cooled syrup over poppy seed hira dessert while it is hot from the oven. The temperature contrast helps the baked pieces take up the syrup; follow your particular recipe if it specifies a different method.
Why is poppy seed hira dessert hard?
Poppy seed hira dessert can turn hard if the dough contains too much flour, is kneaded heavily, or stays in the oven too long. Keep the dough soft and bake the pieces only until cooked and lightly golden, rather than deeply browned.
Why won't poppy seed hira dessert absorb the syrup?
Poppy seed hira dessert may not absorb syrup if the syrup is overly thick, the pieces are underbaked, or both are at the same temperature. Use the syrup consistency and hot-dessert, cooled-syrup method specified by your recipe.
How should you serve poppy seed hira dessert?
Serve poppy seed hira dessert after it has had time to absorb the syrup and cool to room temperature. Turkish coffee or unsweetened tea makes a good accompaniment, since the dessert itself is already sweet and syrup-soaked.
How do you store poppy seed hira dessert?
Keep poppy seed hira dessert covered in a cool place and eat it within a few days. For longer storage, freeze individual portions in an airtight container; thaw them in the refrigerator, knowing the texture may change slightly.
Poppy seed hira dessert Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
1.32µg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.42mg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
51mg · 7% DV
Calcium
51mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
66mg · 2% DV
Sodium
39mg · 2% DV
Poppy seed hira dessert Glycemic Index
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GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Poppy seed hira dessert
To burn the 192 calories in 1 piece (medium) (60 g):
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What is Poppy seed hira dessert?
Poppy seed hira dessert is a Turkish sweet associated with Tokat. Its dough is made with semolina and flour, shaped into small pieces and baked before being soaked in syrup. Poppy seeds add a gently earthy flavour and a little crunch.
The outside turns lightly golden, while the syrup leaves the inside soft and moist. In Turkey it is commonly served with tea or coffee, often as a treat for guests; elsewhere, it works well as a small dessert after a meal. It is an energy-dense sweet, with 320 calories per 100 g. For a lighter serving, offer one small piece alongside unsweetened tea.
How Nutritious Is Poppy seed hira dessert?
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.
Is Poppy seed hira dessert 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 Poppy seed hira dessert Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Poppy seed hira dessert Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Poppy seed hira dessert Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.38g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.2:1).
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