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Sweet semolina-based dessert ball
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Semolina dessert ball (35 g) has 109 calories. That works out to 312 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.5 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 3.9 µg of Selenium covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
109
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
18.5g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
3.4g
· 4% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 7% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 109 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.43 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
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 | 109 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 156 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 218 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 90 g | 281 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 312 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 140 g | 437 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 210 g | 655 kcal |
Calculated from 312 calories per 100 g.
A semolina dessert ball is a small, sweet, rounded treat made from a semolina-based mixture. Recipes often cook semolina with milk, sugar and butter, then chill and shape it before adding a coating.
Semolina dessert balls are usually made by cooking semolina with milk, sugar and fat until thick, then cooling the mixture and rolling it into balls. Coat them with coconut, cocoa or chopped nuts if desired.
Semolina dessert balls commonly contain semolina, milk, sugar and butter or another fat. Some versions add vanilla or cocoa, and the coating may include coconut or nuts, so ingredients vary by recipe.
No, semolina dessert balls are not the same as irmik helvası. İrmik helvası is typically a toasted semolina dessert served by the spoon, while semolina dessert balls are cooled, shaped into individual pieces and often coated.
Yes, some semolina dessert ball recipes avoid cooking, but many cook the mixture so the semolina softens and the base thickens. No-cook versions usually rely on a prepared or already-cooked base.
Semolina dessert balls are often too soft to roll because the mixture has not thickened or cooled enough. Cook it a little longer, let it cool fully, and add semolina gradually only if it remains loose.
Semolina dessert balls are often rolled in desiccated coconut, which gives them a light coating and helps keep them from sticking. Cocoa, ground pistachios or chopped nuts are other options, depending on the recipe.
Store semolina dessert balls made with milk in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat them within a few days. Discard any that develop an unusual smell, appearance or texture.
Yes, semolina dessert balls can be frozen. Freeze them spaced apart first, then transfer them to a sealed container; thaw them in the refrigerator, and refresh the coating if it has softened.
Semolina dessert balls are usually served chilled, after the mixture has set in the refrigerator. Letting them sit briefly at room temperature before serving can soften their texture without making them difficult to handle.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.42mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.7µg · 2% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Selenium
3.85µg · 7% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
27mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Sodium
41mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
34mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A semolina dessert ball is a small sweet made by cooking semolina with a sugary mixture, then cooling and shaping it into balls. Recipes vary: some use milk and fat for a softer, richer centre, while others add a coating such as coconut. It is a home-style sweet rather than a single fixed regional recipe, and the texture and finish depend on how it is made.
Expect a gently grainy, soft bite and a clearly sweet flavour. In Turkey, these are often offered with tea or served as a small after-meal treat; elsewhere, they work well on a dessert plate or with coffee. They are mainly a source of carbohydrates, with comparatively little protein and fibre. Choose a small piece if you want something sweet without making it the centre of the meal.
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
1.43g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.