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Sweet semolina-based dessert with coconut
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Semolina dessert with coconut (150 g) has 321 calories. That works out to 214 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.4 g of carbs, 5.7 g of protein, 12.1 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 108 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
321
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
47.4g
· 17% DV
Protein
5.7g
· 11% DV
Fat
12.1g
· 16% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 7% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.1 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 8.85 g | 44% |
| Trans fat | 0.08 g | |
| Sodium | 93 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% |
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) | 150 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 20 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 75 g | 161 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 110 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 300 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 150 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 471 kcal |
Calculated from 214 calories per 100 g.
Semolina dessert with coconut is usually made by cooking semolina, milk, sugar and coconut together until thick. Pour the mixture into a lightly wetted mold or serving dish, let it cool, then chill it until firm enough to slice or spoon.
Semolina dessert with coconut becomes lumpy when the semolina is added too quickly or the mixture is not stirred continuously. Whisk the semolina into the milk gradually, and keep scraping the bottom and corners of the pan as it thickens.
Semolina dessert with coconut is most often served cold, especially when it is set in a mold and cut into pieces. Chilling helps it hold its shape. A softer, bowl-served version can also be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
To unmold semolina dessert with coconut neatly, lightly wet the mold before filling it and chill the dessert until fully set. Loosen the edges with a thin knife, then invert the mold onto a serving plate.
The common pudding-style semolina dessert with coconut is cooked with milk, while syrup-based versions also exist. Follow one recipe’s liquid proportions rather than swapping syrup for milk, since the change can make the dessert overly sweet or affect how it sets.
Semolina dessert with coconut is often topped with extra coconut, chopped pistachios or cinnamon. Fresh fruit or chocolate sauce also works, but use a light topping if you want the coconut flavor to remain the main feature.
Semolina dessert with coconut keeps for about 2–3 days in the refrigerator when covered in an airtight container. Covering it also helps prevent the surface from drying out and keeps it from absorbing other food odors.
Yes, semolina dessert with coconut can be frozen, although its texture may become watery or grainy after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions and thaw it slowly in the refrigerator; it may be better served from a bowl than unmolded afterward.
For the soft, milk-pudding style of semolina dessert with coconut, the semolina is usually cooked directly in the liquid rather than toasted first. Toasting gives it a deeper, more halva-like flavor, so use that method only if you want a firmer, roasted result.
Yes, you can reduce the sugar in semolina dessert with coconut. Since sugar also contributes to the dessert’s texture, reduce it gradually rather than removing most of it; fruit or a little extra coconut can help round out the flavor.
Vitamins
B3
1.05mg · 7% DV
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.8µg · 6% DV
B5
0.27mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
108mg · 15% DV
Manganese
0.33mg · 14% DV
Selenium
7.2µg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
162mg · 5% DV
Sodium
93mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Semolina dessert with coconut is a home-style Turkish sweet made by cooking semolina with milk and sugar, then adding coconut. Recipes vary: the mixture may be poured into a mould and chilled until sliceable, or served softer in bowls, sometimes with extra coconut on top. Its texture is creamy but more substantial than a simple milk pudding.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered after a meal or alongside tea, and works well on a family dessert table. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with coconut contributing some fat; a 100 g portion has 31.6 g of carbohydrates. For a lighter serving, keep the portion modest or reduce the sugar, and pair it with fresh fruit.
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
8.85g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.