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A rich Turkish dessert typically made with cake, cream or custard, and chocolate sauce.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Şelale dessert (120 g) has 300 calories. That works out to 250 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.9 g of carbs, 6.1 g of protein, 13.4 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
300
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
38.9g
· 14% DV
Protein
6.1g
· 12% DV
Fat
13.4g
· 17% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 8% · Fat 40%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 kcal | |
| Total fat | 13.4 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.32 g | 37% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 138 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.9 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 6.1 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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 300 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 200 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 90 g | 225 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 140 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 170 g | 425 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 450 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 220 g | 550 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Şelale dessert is a Turkish layered sweet made with cake, cream or custard, and chocolate sauce. Recipes vary in the type of cake and filling, so the name does not point to one fixed, standardized formula.
Şelale dessert is usually served chilled, especially when it contains cream or custard. Cooling helps the filling set and makes neat portions easier to serve; the chocolate sauce may be added before chilling or just before serving.
Şelale dessert typically combines cake with a distinct cream or custard layer and chocolate sauce, rather than being only a frosted cake. The sauce poured over the top gives the dessert its characteristic flowing finish.
Yes, pudding can stand in for custard in Şelale dessert. Choose a thick pudding so it holds between the cake layers, and let it cool before assembling to keep the cake from becoming overly soft.
To keep Şelale dessert from getting soggy, cool the cake and filling before layering them, and avoid pouring on excessive sauce. Chill the assembled dessert so the layers set, rather than leaving it at room temperature.
Şelale dessert can be frozen, but the cream or custard may separate or become less smooth after thawing. For the best texture, refrigerate it instead and add the chocolate sauce close to serving if you want a neater finish.
Yes, Şelale dessert should be refrigerated because its cream or custard filling is perishable. Keep it covered between servings and return leftovers to the refrigerator promptly instead of leaving the dish out.
Serve Şelale dessert cold with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for cleaner portions. A little extra chocolate sauce can be drizzled over each piece, but the cake is rich enough to serve without additional toppings.
Yes, Şelale dessert is well suited to make-ahead preparation because chilling helps its layers settle. Assemble it ahead, keep it covered in the refrigerator, and add any decorative sauce or toppings shortly before serving.
Yes, store-bought cake works for Şelale dessert and saves baking time. Use plain cake that can support the cream or custard, then add the chocolate sauce after assembly; homemade cake is another common base.
Vitamins
B12
0.42µg · 18% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Biotin
3.36µg · 11% DV
B5
0.54mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
106mg · 15% DV
Selenium
7.8µg · 14% DV
Calcium
98mg · 10% DV
Sodium
138mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
162mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 300 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):
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Şelale dessert is a Turkish cake-based sweet, usually made with cake and cream or custard, then finished with chocolate sauce. Home recipes can vary in how the cake and filling are arranged, while the flowing sauce gives the dessert its “waterfall” look.
The cake is soft, the filling creamy, and the chocolate topping adds sweetness. In Turkey it is commonly served chilled after a meal, cut into portions and enjoyed with tea or coffee; elsewhere, it works well as a shareable dessert with either. It is relatively rich in carbohydrates and fat, with about 250 kcal per 100 g. A modest slice and some fresh fruit make for a lighter serving.
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
7.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.1:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.1:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.