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Energy-dense semolina dessert with walnut, typically prepared as a sweet pudding-style dessert
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Semolina dessert with walnut (140 g) has 402 calories. That works out to 287 calories per 100 g. It contains 51.5 g of carbs, 7.6 g of protein, 19 g of fat and 2.7 g of fiber. Its 0.7 mg of Manganese covers 32% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
402
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
51.5g
· 19% DV
Protein
7.6g
· 15% DV
Fat
19g
· 24% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 7% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 402 kcal | |
| Total fat | 19 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 5.74 g | 29% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 109 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% |
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) | 140 g | 402 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 18 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 258 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 90 g | 258 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 287 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 402 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 517 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 574 kcal |
Calculated from 287 calories per 100 g.
Semolina dessert with walnut is a spoonable, pudding-style sweet made by cooking semolina with milk and sugar, then adding walnuts. Recipes vary in richness and flavorings, but the walnuts provide a distinct nutty finish.
Cook semolina with milk and sugar, stirring until the mixture thickens, to make semolina dessert with walnut. Stir in some walnuts or use them as a topping, then chill the dessert if you prefer a firmer pudding.
No, semolina dessert with walnut is usually a milk-based pudding, while Turkish irmik helvası is typically made by toasting semolina in fat and cooking it with syrup. Walnuts can be added to either, but their textures differ.
Yes, you can make semolina dessert with walnut using water or a suitable plant-based drink instead of milk. The result will be less creamy, so stir continuously as it cooks and add the walnuts near the end.
Semolina dessert with walnut turns lumpy when the semolina is added unevenly or is not stirred as it thickens. Whisk the semolina into the liquid gradually, then keep stirring over the heat until the pudding is smooth.
Either works: mixing walnuts into semolina dessert with walnut spreads their flavor through each serving, while adding them on top keeps their crunch more noticeable. For both textures, stir some in and reserve a few for garnish.
Serve semolina dessert with walnut chilled or at room temperature, in individual bowls or small dishes. A light dusting of cinnamon is a common finishing touch, and adding the walnuts just before serving helps keep them crunchy.
Semolina dessert with walnut keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it is commonly made with milk, refrigerate leftovers promptly rather than leaving them at room temperature.
Yes, semolina dessert with walnut can be frozen, but its milk-based texture may become watery or grainy after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions and thaw it slowly in the refrigerator; stir gently before serving.
Yes, you can reduce the sugar in semolina dessert with walnut to suit your taste. Add less sugar while cooking and taste before it thickens fully; the walnuts add flavor, but they do not replace the sweetness.
Vitamins
Biotin
4.2µg · 14% DV
B1
0.15mg · 13% DV
B3
1.68mg · 11% DV
B6
0.17mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.73mg · 32% DV
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
151mg · 22% DV
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
185mg · 5% DV
Sodium
109mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Semolina dessert with walnut is a Turkish spoon dessert made by cooking semolina with milk and sugar, then adding walnuts. Home recipes vary: it may be quite thick or softly creamy, with the walnuts folded through or sprinkled on top.
The semolina gives it a tender, slightly grainy texture, while walnuts add a rich, earthy contrast to the sweetness. In Turkey it is commonly served after a meal, warm or chilled, and is also a welcome treat alongside tea. It is energy-dense, with 287 calories per 100 g. For a lighter finish, serve a modest portion or reduce the sugar; fresh fruit can add a brighter contrast.
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
5.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
7g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 21.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (21.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.