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Savory, crisp, flour-based snack
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Ring-shaped savory cookie (25 g) has 118 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.8 g of carbs, 2.3 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 4.5 µg of Selenium covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
118
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.3g
· 5% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 54% · Protein 8% · Fat 38%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 118 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.55 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% |
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) | 25 g | 118 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 71 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 141 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 188 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 282 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 423 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 4 piece (triple) | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 150 g | 705 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
Ring-shaped savory cookies are made by shaping a savory flour-based dough into rings and baking them until crisp. Recipes often use fat and egg, with sesame or another seed added on top.
No. Ring-shaped savory cookies are crisp, cookie-like snacks, while Turkish simit is a chewy, bread-like ring traditionally coated with sesame. Their similar shape does not mean they are made from the same dough.
Ring-shaped savory cookie dough crumbles when it is too dry or has not been mixed enough to hold together. Add liquid gradually and bring the dough together before forming the rings, rather than adding a lot of flour.
Let ring-shaped savory cookies cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture makes them lose their crispness; briefly warming them in the oven can help revive the texture.
Yes, you can prepare ring-shaped savory cookie dough ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator. If it becomes too firm to shape, let it soften briefly at room temperature before forming the rings.
Yes, freeze ring-shaped savory cookies after they have cooled completely, using an airtight container. Thaw them without leaving them exposed to humid air, then warm them briefly in the oven if you want to restore their crispness.
Ring-shaped savory cookies are often brushed with egg before baking and topped with sesame seeds. Some versions use other seeds instead; if you skip the egg wash, the toppings may not stick as firmly.
Serve ring-shaped savory cookies with tea, cheese, olives, or other savory snacks. Their crisp texture and salty flavor also make them easy to arrange on a snack platter alongside softer foods.
Ring-shaped savory cookies can turn hard if they are overbaked or if too much flour is added to the dough. Add flour only until the dough comes together, and follow the recipe’s baking cues rather than waiting for deep browning.
Yes, ring-shaped savory cookies can be eaten at breakfast, but they are crisp cookies rather than bread-like rings such as simit. Pair them with cheese or olives, and include other foods if you want a more substantial meal.
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
0.8mg · 5% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Folate
13.75µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Sodium
195mg · 8% DV
Selenium
4.5µg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Iron
0.7mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
35mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 118 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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A ring-shaped savory cookie is a baked, flour-based snack, usually made with fat and often egg or yoghurt in home-style recipes. Its shape recalls a simit, but it is a crisp cookie rather than a bread roll; sesame or nigella seeds may be sprinkled on top. Recipes and toppings vary between bakeries and households.
In Turkey, it is commonly served with tea, offered to guests or kept on hand for a quick bite. The texture is crunchy and the flavour gently salty and rich. It is mainly a source of energy from flour and fat, with 470 calories per 100 g. For a lighter snack, enjoy a smaller piece with fresh vegetables or alongside unsweetened tea.
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.
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 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
1.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 47.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (47.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.