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Traditional sweet pastry for Bayram celebrations
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Sweet Bayram Kömbesi (60 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 39 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 4.2 µg of Selenium covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
252
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
39g
· 14% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 6% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 132 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 39 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
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) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 378 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
Sweet Bayram Kömbesi is a traditional sweet pastry made for Bayram celebrations in Turkey. It is typically shaped from dough and baked, with recipes varying across regions and families.
Sweet Bayram Kömbesi is made by mixing a sweet pastry dough, shaping it, and baking it. Many traditional versions are pressed into a patterned kömbe mold, though you can shape the pieces by hand if you do not have one.
Sweet Bayram Kömbesi gets its characteristic flavor from the ingredients and spices used in a particular family or regional recipe. Some versions use warm spices such as cinnamon or mahleb, while others have a milder, simpler taste.
Not always. Sweet Bayram Kömbesi belongs to the wider kömbe tradition associated with Hatay and other parts of Turkey, but recipes differ in their spices, dough, shape, and any filling.
The patterned mold gives Sweet Bayram Kömbesi its traditional decorative surface and helps distinguish it from ordinary baked pastries. Wooden kömbe molds are traditional, but other molds or simple hand-shaped designs can also be used.
Some Sweet Bayram Kömbesi recipes include a filling, while others are made from unfilled, spiced dough. The choice varies by local and family tradition, so the name alone does not guarantee a particular filling.
Sweet Bayram Kömbesi is commonly served with tea or coffee during Bayram visits. Its firm, baked texture makes it easy to offer as a small sweet alongside a hot drink.
Store Sweet Bayram Kömbesi only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keeping out moisture helps preserve its texture; its exact shelf life depends on the recipe and storage conditions.
Yes, Sweet Bayram Kömbesi can be frozen once cool. Place the pieces in a sealed freezer-safe container, separating layers if needed, and thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Yes, you can reduce the sugar in a homemade Sweet Bayram Kömbesi recipe. Since sugar also affects the dough’s texture and browning, make a modest reduction first rather than removing it entirely.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.66mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Sodium
132mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sweet Bayram Kömbesi is a celebratory baked pastry associated with Bayram in Turkey, particularly in Hatay and nearby areas. Its dough is generally made with flour, sugar and fat; home and regional recipes may add fragrant spices, and patterned moulds often give the pastries their distinctive appearance.
It is sweet, lightly crisp outside and softer within, and is commonly offered to guests with tea during Bayram visits. You can also serve it with coffee as a small treat. It is relatively energy-dense and mostly carbohydrate, so a modest piece works well alongside fruit or after a lighter meal.
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
— Not 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
2.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.78g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.