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Sweet cookie with sour cherry
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sour cherry mekik cookie (28 g) has 123 calories. That works out to 438 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.8 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 5.1 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 2.5 µg of Selenium covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 63 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 28 g
123
KCAL / 28G
Carbs
17.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
5.1g
· 7% 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 58% · Protein 5% · Fat 37%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 123 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.99 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 59 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% |
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) | 28 g | 123 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 14 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 79 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 175 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 45 g | 197 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 56 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 307 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 84 g | 368 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 438 kcal |
Calculated from 438 calories per 100 g.
A sour cherry mekik cookie is a Turkish, small boat-shaped bake made with sour cherries. Recipes vary: some have a soft, cake-like crumb, while others are closer to a firm cookie.
Sour cherry mekik cookies are made by folding sour cherries into a butter, egg, sugar, and flour batter, then baking it in small boat-shaped molds. Add the fruit gently at the end so it stays intact.
Sour cherry mekik cookies get their boat-like shape from the traditional mekik mold. “Mekik” means “shuttle” in Turkish, and the shallow, tapered mold gives each bake its distinctive outline.
Yes, frozen sour cherries work in sour cherry mekik cookies. Thaw them first and drain them very well; excess juice can make the batter runny and leave the baked centers too damp.
Cherries usually sink in sour cherry mekik cookies when they are very wet or the batter is too loose to hold them. Drain and gently dry the fruit, then fold it in just before baking.
Store sour cherry mekik cookies in an airtight container once they have cooled completely. Keep them away from heat and sunlight; the fruit can soften the crumb, so avoid leaving them uncovered.
Yes, baked sour cherry mekik cookies can be frozen. Cool them completely, pack them in a sealed container with space between layers, and thaw at room temperature before serving.
Some sour cherry mekik cookie recipes include ground almonds, while others use flour alone. Almond adds a tender, fragrant crumb that pairs well with sour cherries; adjust the dry ingredients if changing the recipe.
Sour cherry mekik cookies go well with black tea or coffee. Their tart fruit flavor also pairs nicely with plain yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream when served as a dessert.
Yes, dried sour cherries can be used in sour cherry mekik cookies, but they make the result chewier and less juicy than fresh fruit. Chop large pieces so they are distributed evenly through the batter.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
26.6µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.84µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.39mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
2.52µg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
20mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.48mg · 3% DV
Sodium
59mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
33mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 123 calories in 1 piece (medium) (28 g):
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Sour cherry mekik cookie is a Turkish, cake-like cookie baked in the small, boat-shaped moulds that give mekik its name. Its batter is commonly made with flour, eggs, sugar and fat, with sour cherries adding a bright, tart note to the sweetness. It is found in home baking as well as in Turkish bakeries. Tender inside with lightly browned edges, it is often served with tea and shared at gatherings. Outside Turkey, it pairs just as naturally with coffee or an unsweetened drink. This is a sweet treat that provides more carbohydrate and fat than protein or fibre; one cookie alongside plain tea makes a modest snack, while the cherries’ tang helps keep each bite from tasting overly sweet.
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
1.99g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.71g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.9g
Omega 6:3 ratio 81:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (81:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.