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Classic sesame simit paired with boiled chickpeas, a source of fiber and plant protein.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Simit with Chickpeas (120 g) has 312 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 53.4 g of carbs, 9.8 g of protein, 6.8 g of fat and 6.1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
312
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
53.4g
· 19% DV
Protein
9.8g
· 20% DV
Fat
6.8g
· 9% DV
Fiber
6.1g
· 22% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 12% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.8 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.84 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 53.4 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% |
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% |
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) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 208 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 140 g | 364 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 416 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 520 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 624 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Simit with Chickpeas is sesame-crusted Turkish simit served with boiled chickpeas. The chickpeas are generally an accompaniment rather than an ingredient mixed into the simit dough.
Serve Simit with Chickpeas by placing boiled chickpeas alongside the sesame-coated bread ring. Eat them together in bites or alternate between them; keeping the chickpeas separate helps the simit stay crisp.
Usually, no. Simit with Chickpeas means regular sesame simit served with boiled chickpeas on the side, not a chickpea-stuffed or chickpea-based dough.
Simit with Chickpeas adds boiled chickpeas to the meal, while plain simit is the sesame-coated bread ring on its own. The chickpeas are typically served separately rather than baked into the bread.
Yes. Use homemade or store-bought sesame simit, then serve it with cooked chickpeas. You can boil dried chickpeas ahead of time or use ready-cooked chickpeas and season them to taste.
Yes, canned chickpeas work well for Simit with Chickpeas. Drain and rinse them, then serve them alongside the simit; warming them briefly is optional.
A fresh, classic sesame-crusted simit is the usual choice for Simit with Chickpeas. Its chewy interior and toasted sesame coating pair well with the mild flavor and soft texture of boiled chickpeas.
Fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumber, and greens go well with Simit with Chickpeas. Cheese, olives, or tea can also round out a Turkish-style breakfast or light meal.
Store leftover simit and chickpeas separately. Keep the simit in a bread container at room temperature and refrigerate the cooked chickpeas in a covered container so their moisture does not soften the bread.
It can be more filling than simit alone because the chickpeas add fiber and plant protein. Pairing Simit with Chickpeas with vegetables makes it a more substantial snack or light meal.
Vitamins
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
Folate
54µg · 14% DV
B3
2.04mg · 13% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.26mg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.56mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
132mg · 19% DV
Sodium
396mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 312 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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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.
Simit with Chickpeas pairs Türkiye’s familiar sesame-coated ring bread with boiled chickpeas. The simit is baked until its crust is crisp and its centre pleasantly chewy, while the chickpeas add a soft bite and mild, earthy flavour. It is a simple combination rather than a filled or baked-together pastry.
In Türkiye, it can make a convenient breakfast or an easy snack, often enjoyed with tea; ayran is another refreshing pairing. For English-speaking readers, it works well as a portable, savoury bite or a light lunch. The bread supplies most of the carbohydrates, while chickpeas contribute fibre and plant protein. Add tomato, cucumber or leafy greens if you’d like a fresher, more balanced plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.84g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.04g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.