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Traditional syrup-soaked Turkish dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Homemade şekerpare (70 g) has 277 calories. That works out to 395 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.1 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 10.9 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 6.3 µg of Selenium covers 11% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 70 g
277
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
41.1g
· 15% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
10.9g
· 14% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 6% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 277 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.9 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 4.27 g | 21% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 102 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
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) | 35 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 198 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 70 g | 277 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 356 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 395 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 105 g | 415 kcal |
| 4 piece (extra large) | 140 g | 553 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 593 kcal |
Calculated from 395 calories per 100 g.
Homemade şekerpare is made from a soft dough, commonly using flour, butter or another fat, eggs, and sugar, then soaked in syrup after baking. Recipes often add semolina, and an almond or hazelnut is commonly placed on top.
Homemade şekerpare is made by shaping a soft dough into small oval pieces, baking them until golden, and soaking them with syrup. Many recipes pour cooled syrup over the freshly baked pastries so they absorb it as they cool.
No, homemade şekerpare and kalburabastı are different Turkish syrup desserts. Şekerpare is usually shaped into smooth ovals, while kalburabastı is pressed against a patterned surface and often filled with walnuts.
Homemade şekerpare can turn hard if its dough contains too much flour, is overworked, or is baked for too long. Mix only until the dough comes together and take the pastries out when they are lightly golden.
To keep homemade şekerpare from getting soggy, use syrup that is pourable rather than excessively thick and let any extra syrup drain from the serving dish. Store the pastries covered, but avoid leaving them submerged in pooled syrup.
Yes, homemade şekerpare can be made without semolina. Use a recipe designed for an all-flour dough rather than adding extra flour to a semolina recipe, since the two versions absorb moisture differently.
Homemade şekerpare keeps for several days when stored covered in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate it in warm conditions or if you want to keep it longer; bring it back toward room temperature before serving for a softer texture.
Yes, homemade şekerpare can be frozen. For the best texture, freeze the baked pastries before adding syrup, then thaw and soak them when needed; freezing already syrup-soaked pieces may make them softer.
Homemade şekerpare is usually served at room temperature or slightly cool, after the pastries have absorbed the syrup. It does not need to be served hot, though a gently warmed piece is also enjoyed by some people.
Homemade şekerpare pairs well with unsweetened Turkish coffee or tea, which balances its syrupy sweetness. It is commonly served as a small dessert after a meal or offered to guests alongside hot drinks.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
66.5µg · 7% DV
Biotin
2.1µg · 7% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.3µg · 11% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Sodium
102mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
62mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Homemade şekerpare is a classic Turkish syrup-soaked dessert: small rounds of dough, commonly made with flour, semolina, egg and butter, are baked until golden and then drenched in sugar syrup. A hazelnut or almond is often pressed into the top. The pastry softens as it absorbs the syrup, giving it a tender, moist centre and a distinctly sweet finish.
In Turkey, it is served with tea, offered to guests and brought out for festive meals; it also makes a rich after-dinner sweet. Its energy comes mainly from carbohydrates and fat, while it provides little fibre. Serve one as a small treat alongside unsweetened tea if you want to balance its sweetness.
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
4.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.64g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.