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Salep Milk Calories
Traditional winter drink, milk with salep orchid powder, served hot, often with cinnamon
In season: Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 cup (medium) of Salep Milk (200 g) has 170 calories. That works out to 85 calories per 100 g. It contains 25 g of carbs, 6.6 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its 0.8 µg of B12 covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Salep Milk Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
170
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
25g
· 9% DV
Protein
6.6g
· 13% DV
Fat
5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 15% · Fat 27%
Salep Milk nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (200 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 3 g | 15% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Salep Milk?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 170 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 120 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 153 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 200 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 213 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 250 g | 213 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 400 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 85 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Salep Milk
What is salep milk?
Salep milk is a traditional hot drink made by cooking milk with salep, a powder from orchid tubers. It is often served with cinnamon and is known for its thick, smooth texture.
How do you make salep milk at home?
Salep milk is made by mixing salep powder with milk and heating it gently while stirring. Keep stirring until it thickens, then serve it hot; add cinnamon on top if you like.
What makes salep milk thick?
Salep milk thickens because salep contains natural substances that bind water and give the drink body. Gentle heating helps develop the texture, while constant stirring keeps it smooth and evenly thick.
What is salep powder in salep milk made from?
Salep powder is traditionally made from the dried tubers of certain orchid species. Because wild orchids can be vulnerable to harvesting, some products sold for salep milk are blends made mainly with starch and flavoring instead.
Is salep milk the same as Turkish salep?
Salep milk is a type of Turkish salep: the name highlights that milk is used as its base. The word “salep” can also mean the orchid-derived powder itself, and recipes or commercial mixes vary.
Can you make salep milk without salep powder?
Yes, you can make a thick milk drink without salep powder, but it will not have the same flavor or texture as traditional salep milk. Cornstarch can thicken the milk, though it is a substitute rather than salep.
How do you stop salep milk from getting lumpy?
To prevent lumps in salep milk, first whisk the powder into a little cold milk until smooth. Add the rest of the milk gradually, then heat while stirring; adding dry powder straight to hot milk often creates lumps.
How is salep milk traditionally served?
Salep milk is traditionally served hot in a cup, often with cinnamon sprinkled over the top. Stir it before drinking if it has stood for a while, since the thick drink can settle as it cools.
Can you reheat salep milk?
Yes, you can reheat salep milk gently on the stovetop, stirring as it warms. Avoid boiling it, which can make the texture overly thick; add a little milk if it has thickened too much in the refrigerator.
Does salep milk contain caffeine?
No, salep milk does not naturally contain caffeine because its traditional ingredients are milk and salep powder. A flavored or café-made version could include coffee or another caffeinated ingredient, so the recipe matters.
Salep Milk Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.8µg · 33% DV
B2
0.36mg · 28% DV
Biotin
7µg · 23% DV
B5
0.8mg · 16% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
190mg · 27% DV
Calcium
240mg · 24% DV
Iodine
32µg · 21% DV
Potassium ⭐
300mg · 9% DV
Sodium
90mg · 4% DV
Salep Milk Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Salep Milk
To burn the 170 calories in 1 cup (medium) (200 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Salep Milk?
Salep Milk is a traditional Turkish winter drink made by whisking powdered salep, derived from orchid tubers, into milk and heating it until thick and smooth. It is commonly finished with a dusting of cinnamon, whether prepared at home or ordered from a café.
Its texture is gently thick and creamy, with a mild flavour that lets the cinnamon come through. In Turkey it is especially welcome on cold days, served hot as an alternative to tea or coffee; elsewhere, it can be enjoyed as a warming drink or a light dessert. It provides some protein from the milk alongside carbohydrates from the salep. For a less sweet cup, leave out added sugar and let the cinnamon add aroma.
How Nutritious Is Salep Milk?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Salep Milk Processed?
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.
Does Salep Milk Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Salep Milk Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Salep Milk Fat Profile
SATURATED
3g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.4g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5:1).
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