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Tahini Simit Calories
Sesame-crusted Turkish bagel with tahini spread
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Quick answer
100 g of Tahini Simit has 370 calories. It contains 48 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 15 g of fat and 4.5 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Copper covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
What is Tahini Simit?
Tahini Simit is a Turkish bakery pastry made by spreading tahini through simit dough, then folding or rolling it into a layered shape and coating it with sesame seeds. It bakes to a golden crust, with ribbons of tahini tucked between the folds.
The toasted sesame gives it a nutty aroma, while the tahini adds a rich, slightly earthy taste. In Turkey it is commonly enjoyed at breakfast or as a snack with tea; Turkish bakeries abroad may offer it alongside plain simit and other pastries. Made with flour and tahini, it is filling and fairly energy-dense, at about 370 calories per 100 g. Pair it with fresh tomatoes and cucumber for a lighter breakfast, or enjoy a piece on its own with tea.
Tahini Simit Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
370
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
48g
· 17% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
15g
· 19% DV
Fiber
4.5g
· 16% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 11% · Fat 37%
Tahini Simit Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Calcium
190mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
130mg · 19% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
How Nutritious Is Tahini Simit?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Tahini Simit Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tahini Simit
To burn the 370 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Tahini Simit Processed?
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.
Does Tahini Simit Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tahini Simit Good For?
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
Tahini Simit Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.1g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
6.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 42.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (42.5:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tahini Simit
What is Tahini Simit?
Tahini Simit is a Turkish, ring-shaped baked pastry with tahini layered or rolled inside and sesame seeds on the outside. It combines the toasted sesame crust of simit with the rich, nutty flavor of tahini.
How is Tahini Simit different from regular simit?
Tahini Simit has tahini between the folds of its dough, while regular simit is typically a simpler ring with a sesame-coated crust and no tahini filling. The tahini version is richer and often more layered in texture.
How do you make Tahini Simit?
To make Tahini Simit, spread tahini over rolled-out dough, fold or roll the dough, shape it into a ring, coat the outside with sesame seeds, and bake until golden. The folded dough creates the visible tahini layers.
Is Tahini Simit eaten for breakfast?
Yes, Tahini Simit is often enjoyed as a breakfast or tea-time pastry. Its rich sesame flavor works well on its own with tea, or alongside simple savory foods such as cheese and olives.
How should you store Tahini Simit?
Store Tahini Simit in an airtight container at room temperature and eat it while fresh, ideally the same day. Leaving it exposed to air dries out its flaky layers; a brief oven warm-up can improve the texture.
Can you freeze Tahini Simit?
Yes, Tahini Simit can be frozen once completely cool. Wrap pieces individually or seal them in a freezer-safe bag, then thaw and warm briefly in the oven to refresh the crust and layers.
Does Tahini Simit have tahini inside or on top?
Tahini is usually spread between the dough layers, while sesame seeds cover the outside. That combination gives Tahini Simit its characteristic nutty interior and toasted sesame crust.
What does Tahini Simit taste like?
Tahini Simit tastes nutty and toasted, with a lightly sweet, rich flavor from the tahini and sesame. Its outside is browned and sesame-crusted, while the inside can be flaky or layered.
Why is my homemade Tahini Simit dry?
Homemade Tahini Simit can turn dry if it is overbaked or left uncovered after cooling. Bake only until golden, let it cool, then store it in an airtight container to help preserve the softer layers.
How do you reheat Tahini Simit?
Reheat Tahini Simit in a preheated oven for a short time until warm. The oven helps restore some crispness to the sesame crust; microwaving is quicker but can make the layers soft or chewy.
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