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Şekerpare with light syrup Calories
Traditional semolina cookie dessert with lighter syrup than standard şekerpare, still high in sugar.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 piece (medium) of Şekerpare with light syrup (70 g) has 255 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 37 g of carbs, 4.3 g of protein, 10.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 7.7 µg of Selenium covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Şekerpare with light syrup Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 70 g
255
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
37g
· 13% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
10.2g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 58% · Protein 7% · Fat 35%
Şekerpare with light syrup nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (70 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.2 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 3.57 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 115 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% |
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 Medium Şekerpare with light syrup?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 91 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 183 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 60 g | 219 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 70 g | 255 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 105 g | 383 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 438 kcal |
| 4 piece (extra large) | 140 g | 511 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Şekerpare with light syrup
What is Şekerpare with light syrup?
Şekerpare with light syrup is a Turkish semolina cookie dessert baked until golden and then soaked with sugar syrup. “Light syrup” means it is made with less syrup than standard şekerpare, not that it is sugar-free or necessarily low in sugar.
How is Şekerpare with light syrup traditionally made?
Şekerpare with light syrup is made by shaping a dough commonly containing semolina, flour, fat, and egg, then baking it and adding syrup. For the lighter-syrup version, use less syrup and add it gradually so the cookies absorb some without becoming saturated.
Is Şekerpare with light syrup less sweet than regular şekerpare?
Usually, yes: Şekerpare with light syrup contains less syrup than the standard version and can taste less sweet. It is still a syrup-soaked dessert, however, so the reduced syrup does not make it sugar-free.
Why does Şekerpare with light syrup turn hard?
Şekerpare with light syrup can turn hard if the dough has too much flour, is overworked, or is baked for too long. Add flour gradually, stop mixing once the dough comes together, and remove the cookies when they are lightly golden rather than deeply browned.
Should the syrup for Şekerpare with light syrup be hot or cold?
A common method is to pour cooled syrup over freshly baked, hot Şekerpare with light syrup. The temperature contrast helps the cookies absorb it. Add the syrup gradually and stop once they have taken up the amount you want.
Where does Şekerpare with light syrup come from?
Şekerpare with light syrup is a lighter-syrup version of şekerpare, a traditional Turkish dessert associated with Ottoman cuisine. It is commonly served at celebrations and family gatherings, though recipes and sweetness vary between households.
How should you serve Şekerpare with light syrup?
Serve Şekerpare with light syrup at room temperature, often with Turkish tea or coffee. A whole hazelnut or almond is commonly placed on each cookie before baking; the dessert is rich enough that a small piece is often served after a meal.
How long does Şekerpare with light syrup keep?
Keep Şekerpare with light syrup in a covered container in a cool, dry place, or refrigerate it in warm weather. It generally keeps for a few days when handled cleanly. Discard it if its smell, appearance, or texture changes.
Can you freeze Şekerpare with light syrup?
Yes, Şekerpare with light syrup can be frozen in an airtight container, with baking paper between layers to prevent sticking. Thaw it in the refrigerator before serving; the texture may be softer than that of freshly made şekerpare.
Can Şekerpare with light syrup be made without semolina?
Yes, some recipes make Şekerpare with light syrup without semolina, but the texture will differ from the traditional version. Semolina gives şekerpare its characteristic grainy, tender bite, so a semolina-free cookie may be softer and more cake-like.
Şekerpare with light syrup Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Biotin
2.8µg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
66.5µg · 7% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B3
0.84mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
7.7µg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
55mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Sodium
115mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
64mg · 2% DV
Şekerpare with light syrup Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Şekerpare with light syrup
To burn the 255 calories in 2 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 Şekerpare with light syrup?
Şekerpare with light syrup is a Turkish baked sweet: small, tender rounds made with a flour-and-semolina dough, typically enriched with butter and egg, then soaked in sugar syrup. This version uses less syrup than standard şekerpare, though it remains a distinctly sweet dessert.
Its lightly golden outside gives way to a soft, crumbly centre. In Turkey, it is often served to guests and at festive meals, with tea or after a meal; elsewhere, it works well as a small treat alongside coffee or unsweetened tea. It is still energy-dense and high in carbohydrates despite the lighter syrup, so a modest portion is a practical way to enjoy it.
How Nutritious Is Şekerpare with light syrup?
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
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.
Is Şekerpare with light syrup Processed?
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.
Does Şekerpare with light syrup Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Şekerpare with light syrup Good For?
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
Şekerpare with light syrup Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.57g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 65:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (65:1).
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