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Syrup-soaked dessert, flour-based, fried dough
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Quarter ring dessert (90 g) has 371 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 57.4 g of carbs, 4.6 g of protein, 14 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 7.2 µg of Selenium covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
371
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
57.4g
· 21% DV
Protein
4.6g
· 9% DV
Fat
14g
· 18% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 61% · Protein 5% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat | 14 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.69 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.6 g | 9% |
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) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 30 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 135 g | 556 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 742 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 742 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
A quarter ring dessert is a Turkish-style sweet made from shaped dough that is fried and soaked in sugar syrup. It is related to halka tatlı, a ring-shaped syrup dessert; the name refers to its smaller or partial-ring shape.
A quarter ring dessert is made by piping dough into partial-ring shapes, frying them until golden, and dipping them in sugar syrup. Recipes vary, but the contrast between crisp fried dough and syrup is central to the dessert.
A quarter ring dessert tastes sweet and syrupy, with a fried-dough flavor and a crisp-to-soft texture when freshly made. How crisp it stays depends on how long it sits in syrup and how soon it is served.
A quarter ring dessert is closely related to halka tatlı: both are fried dough soaked in syrup. The quarter-ring name generally describes a smaller or partial-ring form, though shops may use the names differently for their shapes.
A quarter ring dessert can turn soggy if it stays in syrup too long, if the syrup is warm, or if the fried dough was not crisp to begin with. Drain the fried pieces and dip them briefly for a firmer texture.
Yes, you can make a quarter ring dessert at home by piping dough into hot oil, frying it, and soaking it in cooled syrup. Use a piping bag or a sturdy food-safe bag with a corner cut off to shape the dough.
A quarter ring dessert is best eaten fresh, when its fried exterior is at its crispest. Store leftovers covered in a cool, dry place rather than the refrigerator; moisture and time soften the syrup-soaked dough.
Freezing a quarter ring dessert is not ideal because thawing softens the fried dough and changes its syrupy texture. If you want to prepare ahead, freeze the shaped dough before frying, then fry and syrup it closer to serving.
A quarter ring dessert is usually served after the freshly fried dough has absorbed syrup and cooled. It does not need to be piping hot; letting it rest helps the syrup settle and makes it easier to serve.
A quarter ring dessert is soaked in sugary syrup, so it can raise blood glucose. People with diabetes should consider their portion and individual glucose targets; ask your diabetes care team or dietitian how it fits your plan.
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Vitamin E
0.99mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
Vitamin K
6.3µg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Iron
1.26mg · 7% DV
Sodium
149mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
79mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Quarter ring dessert is a quarter-sized serving of halka tatlı, a Turkish street-side sweet made by shaping flour-based dough into rings, frying it, then soaking it in syrup. The outside is lightly crisp while the centre softens as it absorbs the syrup, giving it a glossy finish and pronounced sweetness.
In Turkey, it is commonly bought from dessert shops and enjoyed after a meal or alongside tea, sometimes shared as a small treat. Its flour-and-syrup base and frying make it energy-dense, with little fibre; it provides 412 kcal per 100 g. For a less heavy serving, share a piece and pair it with unsweetened tea.
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
3.69g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.58g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 102:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (102:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.