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Energy-packed, fruity, chocolatey, hazelnut, regional dessert from Samsun
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Samsun atom dessert (120 g) has 384 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 50.4 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 16.8 g of fat and 5.4 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
384
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
50.4g
· 18% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
16.8g
· 22% DV
Fiber
5.4g
· 19% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 53% · Protein 7% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 384 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.8 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.56 g | 23% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
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) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 576 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 704 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 250 g | 800 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Samsun atom dessert is generally made with dried fruit, hazelnuts or other nuts, and chocolate. Recipes vary, but dried figs, apricots, and dates are common choices; some versions are shaped into bite-sized pieces and coated in chocolate.
To make Samsun atom dessert, chop dried fruit, mix it with hazelnuts, and shape the mixture into small bites. Dip or coat them in melted chocolate, then chill until set. If the fruit is very firm, soften it before mixing.
Samsun atom dessert is called “atom” because it combines concentrated dried fruit, nuts, and often chocolate in a rich, energy-dense sweet. The name is a popular regional label rather than a reference to one fixed, official recipe.
Samsun atom dessert is built around dried fruit, nuts, and chocolate. Cezerye is a carrot-based Turkish sweet, often rolled in coconut, so it has a different base, texture, and flavor.
You can look for Samsun atom dessert at Samsun confectioners, local food shops, and sellers of regional Turkish specialties. Outside the region, Turkish online food retailers may carry it; confirm that the product is the Samsun dried-fruit sweet, not another dessert called “atom.”
Yes, Samsun atom dessert is associated with Samsun and is sold as a regional specialty. Its recipes and presentation can differ between local makers, so there is no single universally fixed version or documented inventor.
Samsun atom dessert tastes sweet and fruity, with a nutty richness and chocolate flavor in chocolate-coated versions. Its texture is usually chewy from the dried fruit, with a contrasting crunch from hazelnuts or other nuts.
Samsun atom dessert pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, which balances its concentrated sweetness. Serve it in small pieces after a meal or as a regional treat alongside a simple hot drink.
Store opened Samsun atom dessert in an airtight container away from heat and moisture. Refrigerate it if the chocolate softens in a warm room, and follow the package’s storage instructions for a commercially packed version.
Yes, Samsun atom dessert can be frozen in a sealed container, with pieces separated so they do not stick together. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving; the chocolate coating may look or feel slightly different afterward.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
14.4mg · 16% DV
Vitamin E
2.04mg · 14% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Phosphorus
82mg · 12% DV
Magnesium
48mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
384mg · 11% DV
Sodium
24mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Samsun atom dessert is a rich regional sweet associated with Samsun, a city on Turkey’s Black Sea coast. Recipes can vary, but the dessert brings together dried fruit, hazelnuts and chocolate, with fruity sweetness balanced by toasted-nut and cocoa notes. Its texture is often soft and substantial. In Turkey, it is commonly served in small pieces with tea or offered as a treat for guests and special occasions. It is energy-dense, with carbohydrates and fat contributing much of its energy, while the fruit provides some fibre. For a lighter serving, enjoy a small piece alongside unsweetened tea or fresh fruit.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.56g
MONOUNSATURATED
7.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.