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Sweet, antioxidant-rich, traditional Turkish dessert
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Pumpkin cooked with grape molasses (80 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.8 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.6 g of fiber. Its 304 µg of Vitamin A covers 34% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
88
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
20.8g
· 8% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.6g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 95% · Protein 3% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% |
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) | 80 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 66 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 165 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 160 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 275 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
Pumpkin cooked with grape molasses is made by simmering pumpkin pieces with grape molasses until tender. Cut the pumpkin into even pieces, add the molasses and cook gently; check it as it softens so the pieces keep their shape.
A firm, sweet pumpkin works best for pumpkin cooked with grape molasses. Choose pieces that are not overly watery or fibrous, and cut them to a similar size so they cook evenly without some pieces collapsing before the others are tender.
Add the grape molasses during cooking, or toward the end if the pumpkin is already tender. Because molasses is thick and can catch on the pan, use low heat and avoid letting the mixture boil hard.
Pumpkin cooked with grape molasses can turn watery because pumpkin releases liquid as it cooks. Avoid adding much water, cook gently with the lid slightly ajar, and simmer the excess syrup briefly after the pumpkin is tender if you want it thicker.
Yes, pumpkin cooked with grape molasses can be baked. Arrange the pumpkin in a baking dish, coat it with molasses and cover it while it softens; uncover it near the end so the syrup can reduce without the pumpkin drying out.
It is a version of Turkish kabak tatlısı, but the sweetener distinguishes it from many familiar recipes. Pumpkin cooked with grape molasses gets its sweetness and dark, fruity flavor from grape molasses, while many versions of kabak tatlısı use sugar.
Yes, tahini is a common accompaniment for pumpkin cooked with grape molasses. Its nutty, slightly bitter flavor balances the dessert’s sweetness; drizzle it over the pumpkin just before serving rather than stirring it into the cooking syrup.
Yes, pumpkin for pumpkin cooked with grape molasses is usually peeled. The skin can stay tough after cooking, so remove it before cutting the pumpkin into pieces; keeping the pieces fairly even helps them soften at the same rate.
Pumpkin cooked with grape molasses keeps for about three days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Chill leftovers promptly, then serve them cold or warm them gently on the stove so the pumpkin does not break apart.
Pumpkin cooked with grape molasses can raise blood sugar because both pumpkin and grape molasses provide carbohydrates. If you have diabetes, fit a portion into your individual meal plan and ask your clinician or dietitian how it may affect your glucose management.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
304µg · 34% DV
Vitamin C
5.6mg · 6% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Vitamin E
0.56mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Iron
0.96mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Calcium
29mg · 3% DV
Sodium
3.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Pumpkin cooked with grape molasses is a traditional Turkish dessert made by simmering pumpkin pieces with grape pekmez, a thick, concentrated grape syrup. The molasses lends the pumpkin a deep sweetness and fruity note, while the exact preparation varies from kitchen to kitchen.
The pieces turn tender and glossy, with a soft texture and a rich, mellow sweetness. In Turkey, the dessert is often served chilled after a meal, sometimes topped with tahini or walnuts; elsewhere, it also works as a small dessert or sweet snack. It is mostly carbohydrate, with very little fat and some fibre from the pumpkin. For a lighter serving, enjoy it plain or add just a small drizzle of tahini rather than a generous topping.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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 2
Minimally 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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.