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Traditional Turkish dessert, sweet pide with tahini
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Tahini pide dessert (90 g) has 315 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 11.7 g of fat and 2.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 90 g
315
KCAL / 90G
Carbs
43.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
7.2g
· 14% DV
Fat
11.7g
· 15% DV
Fiber
2.5g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 9% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 315 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.7 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 1.89 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% |
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) | 90 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 122 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 210 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 490 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 525 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Tahini pide dessert is a Turkish sweet made with pide-style dough and a tahini filling, commonly sweetened with sugar. It is baked and served as a pastry-like dessert; recipes differ in how the dough is shaped and how rich the filling is.
Tahini pide dessert is part of Turkish bakery and home-cooking traditions, but it is not tied to one universally agreed place of origin. Bakeries and families make different versions, so the shape and sweetness can vary.
Tahini pide dessert is typically made as a sweet, pide-shaped pastry, while tahini bread can refer to several breads or rolls flavored with tahini. The names and shapes are not used consistently everywhere, so recipes are the clearest comparison.
To make tahini pide dessert, spread a tahini-and-sugar mixture over rolled yeast dough, shape the edges as desired, and bake until the dough is cooked through. Leave a margin around the filling so it is less likely to spill over.
Tahini pide dessert can be served warm or at room temperature. A brief warming brings back some softness in the dough, while room-temperature slices are easy to serve with tea or coffee.
Yes, tahini pide dessert can be frozen once fully cooled. Wrap individual portions well to limit freezer odors and drying, then thaw them before serving. A short reheat in the oven can refresh the texture.
Tahini filling can leak from tahini pide dessert if the dough is overfilled, its edges are not shaped to contain the mixture, or it is moved roughly before baking. Use the recipe's filling amount and transfer the shaped dough carefully.
Turkish tea is a classic pairing for tahini pide dessert, and coffee also works well with its rich, nutty filling. Serve it on its own or alongside fresh fruit if you want a less sweet contrast.
Tahini pide dessert can be enjoyed as an occasional sweet, but it is still a sugar-rich pastry rather than a substitute for a balanced meal. Its tahini filling contributes a nutty flavor and richness, so a modest slice is often satisfying.
Store leftover tahini pide dessert in an airtight container after it has cooled. Keep it somewhere cool and dry for short-term storage; refrigeration is useful in warm conditions, although it may make the dough firmer.
Vitamins
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B5
0.36mg · 7% DV
B2
0.08mg · 6% DV
B3
0.99mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.41mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
99mg · 14% DV
Sodium
288mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
108mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Tahini pide dessert is a Turkish baked sweet made by spreading tahini, often with sugar, over yeasted pide dough before baking. It comes out lightly browned, soft inside and rich with tahini’s toasted, nutty flavour; the sweetness varies with the recipe. It is found in Turkish bakeries, with Bursa particularly associated with tahini pide.
In Turkey, it is enjoyed at breakfast or with tea, sometimes served warm and shared in pieces. Outside Turkey, it also makes a satisfying café or afternoon treat alongside coffee or unsweetened tea. The dough and tahini make it energy-dense and rich in carbohydrates; 100 g provides about 350 calories. A smaller piece is a good choice when you want to enjoy its richness without making it the whole 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
✓ 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
1.89g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.14g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 36:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (36:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.