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Semolina dessert with poppy seeds, typically syrup-soaked
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Poppy seed semolina dessert (120 g) has 374 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.1 g of carbs, 7 g of protein, 16.4 g of fat and 3.5 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 28% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 63 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
374
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
51.1g
· 19% DV
Protein
7g
· 14% DV
Fat
16.4g
· 21% DV
Fiber
3.5g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 7% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 374 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.4 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.76 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.1 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% |
| Protein | 7 g | 14% |
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) | 120 g | 374 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 70 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 serving (half) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 499 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 562 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 240 g | 749 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 250 g | 780 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
Poppy seed semolina dessert is a Turkish-style baked semolina sweet, usually soaked in sugar syrup. Poppy seeds give the tender, cake-like base a distinctive speckled look and a slight crunch.
To make poppy seed semolina dessert, mix semolina and poppy seeds with a cake batter, bake until set, then pour syrup over the sliced dessert. Let it rest so the syrup can spread through the pieces.
They are closely related but not always identical. Both are commonly made with semolina and syrup; poppy seed semolina dessert adds poppy seeds to the batter, while revani recipes vary and may leave them out.
Blue or black poppy seeds are commonly used in poppy seed semolina dessert. They are usually stirred into the batter whole or lightly crushed, rather than ground into a paste.
A common method is to pour cooled syrup over the hot, freshly baked poppy seed semolina dessert. Avoid making both the syrup and cake very hot, and add the syrup gradually for more even absorption.
Poppy seed semolina dessert can turn dry if it is overbaked or does not absorb enough syrup. Slice it after baking, pour the syrup over slowly, and give it time to soak before serving.
The syrup may not spread well if it is poured on all at once or the dessert is very cold. Cut the baked poppy seed semolina dessert into portions and add the syrup gradually over the surface.
Yes, lightly crushed or ground poppy seeds can be used in poppy seed semolina dessert, though they change its texture and appearance. Whole seeds give the dessert its familiar speckled look and a little crunch.
Poppy seed semolina dessert is often served on its own or topped with whipped cream, clotted cream, or ice cream. Coffee or tea makes a good accompaniment, while fresh fruit can balance the syrupy sweetness.
Store poppy seed semolina dessert covered in the refrigerator, especially if it has a dairy-based topping. Let a portion stand briefly before serving if you prefer a softer texture than it has straight from the fridge.
Vitamins
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
B3
1.44mg · 9% DV
B12
0.22µg · 9% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.25mg · 28% DV
Manganese
0.58mg · 25% DV
Phosphorus
158mg · 23% DV
Selenium
8.52µg · 15% DV
Sodium
142mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
151mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Poppy seed semolina dessert is a Turkish home-style sweet, usually made with a semolina batter studded with poppy seeds, baked, then soaked with syrup. Recipes vary between households and regions; some versions are finished with cream or another soft topping.
The syrup makes the crumb moist and tender, while the seeds add a gentle crunch and semolina gives it a slightly grainy texture. In Turkey it is often served with tea or after a meal, and it works just as well as a small sweet alongside coffee elsewhere. It is an energy-dense dessert, with 312 kcal per 100 g, and is more of a treat than a protein-focused snack. For a lighter serving, keep the slice modest and use syrup sparingly.
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.
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
5.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
5.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 82:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (82:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.