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Fried ring-shaped dessert, syrup-soaked, high in sugar and fat
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Ring dessert (one bite) (18 g) has 67 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.2 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 18 g
67
KCAL / 18G
Carbs
11.2g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% 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 67% · Protein 4% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 67 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| 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 (small) | 18 g | 67 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 36 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 54 g | 200 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 90 g | 333 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 10 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 666 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Ring dessert is made from piped dough, commonly containing flour, water, eggs and semolina, then deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup. Recipes vary, but its crisp ridged shape and syrup coating are characteristic.
Ring dessert is piped into hot oil in a ring shape, fried until golden, then dipped in syrup. At home, use a piping bag with a star-shaped nozzle to form the ridges and help the dough hold its shape.
Turkish ring dessert is shaped into rings and traditionally soaked in sugar syrup, while churros are usually straight or curved sticks served with a dip or sugar. Their doughs and serving styles can also differ.
Ring dessert softens when it sits in syrup for too long or absorbs moisture after frying. For a crisper result, dip the hot rings briefly in cooled syrup and serve them soon rather than stacking them in a closed container.
Use cooled syrup for freshly fried ring dessert. The contrast helps the syrup coat the rings without making their crisp exterior turn soft as quickly as it can when both the syrup and pastry are hot.
Ring dessert is crispiest soon after it is made, so serve it promptly and keep leftover pieces in a covered container at room temperature. Refrigeration can make the syrup-soaked dough firmer and less pleasant to bite.
Freezing syrup-soaked ring dessert is not ideal because thawing can leave the fried dough soft and wet. Make only what you plan to serve, or freeze the un-fried shaped dough separately if your recipe is suitable for it.
Yes, you can warm ring dessert briefly in a low oven to restore some crispness. Avoid the microwave, which tends to soften the syrup-soaked pastry, and check it often so the sugary coating does not burn.
Ring dessert is a rich sweet because it is deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup. Having it occasionally as a treat is different from making it a regular snack, especially for someone managing blood sugar.
Ring dessert is associated with Turkish syrup-pastry traditions and is widely sold as a street sweet in Turkey. Its exact origin is unclear; similar fried, syrup-soaked pastries appear across several regional cuisines.
Vitamins
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.18µg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B5
0.03mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
25mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
5.4mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.36µg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
8.1mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Ring dessert is a Turkish fried pastry made by piping dough into a ring, frying it and soaking it in syrup. It has a crisp, browned exterior and a soft centre, with a pronounced sweetness. In Turkey, it is commonly sold by street vendors and bakeries, and enjoyed as a small treat with tea or after a meal. Similar syrup-soaked fried pastries are found across the region, though their shapes and names vary. It is mostly carbohydrate, with a notable amount of fat, so it is best thought of as an occasional sweet rather than a filling snack. A small piece alongside unsweetened tea keeps the serving simple.
Low
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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 4
Ultra-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
0.45g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.81g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.58g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.