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Small golden-beige, molded semolina pastries with patterned ridges and rounded or oval shapes are arranged on a plate, with a few broken open to show their dark date filling.

Tarsus mamul Calories

Traditional Tarsus pastry, semolina and walnut-filled cookie

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

420kcal

GI

60medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

110mg

FIBER · 100 G

2.5g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Tarsus mamul (40 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.2 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 7.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Tarsus mamul Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g

168

KCAL / 40G

Carbs

23.2g

· 8% DV

Protein

2.4g

· 5% DV

Fat

7.2g

· 9% DV

Fiber

1g

· 4% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 56% · Protein 6% · Fat 38%

Tarsus mamul nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (40 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories168 kcal
Total fat7.2 g9%
Saturated fat1.8 g9%
Trans fat0.04 g
Sodium48 mg2%
Total carbohydrate23.2 g8%
Fiber1 g4%
Protein2.4 g5%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Tarsus mamul?

ServingAmountCalories
1 piece (medium)40 g168 kcal
1 piece (mini)15 g63 kcal
1 piece (small)25 g105 kcal
1 piece (large)60 g252 kcal
2 piece (double)80 g336 kcal
1 piece (jumbo)80 g336 kcal
100 g100 g420 kcal
1 serving (large)120 g504 kcal

Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Tarsus mamul

What is Tarsus mamul?

Tarsus mamul is a traditional cookie from Tarsus, Türkiye, made with semolina dough and commonly filled with walnuts. The dough is shaped in a mold and baked, giving the cookie its characteristic patterned surface.

How is Tarsus mamul different from other ma'amoul?

Tarsus mamul is known for its semolina-based dough and walnut filling. Ma'amoul recipes from other regions may use dates or pistachios instead, and their doughs and shapes can differ; recipes also vary between households.

What is Tarsus mamul made of?

Tarsus mamul is made from a dough typically based on semolina, flour, and fat, with a walnut filling. Exact ingredients vary by recipe, so the cookie’s texture and seasoning may differ from one baker’s version to another.

How do you make Tarsus mamul at home?

To make Tarsus mamul, prepare and knead a semolina-based dough, enclose walnut filling in small portions, then mold and bake the cookies. Seal the dough well around the filling so it does not leak during baking.

Does Tarsus mamul contain dates?

Traditional Tarsus mamul is commonly filled with walnuts rather than dates. Some home or bakery recipes may vary, so a date-filled version is possible, but it is not the defining filling associated with the Tarsus style.

Why is Tarsus mamul made in a mold?

A mold gives Tarsus mamul its familiar patterned shape and helps enclose the walnut filling evenly. If you do not have a traditional mold, shape each cookie by hand and lightly mark the top with a fork.

Where does Tarsus mamul come from?

Tarsus mamul comes from Tarsus, a city in Türkiye’s Mersin Province. It belongs to the wider family of molded, filled mamul cookies, while its semolina dough and walnut-centered local style make it a regional specialty.

How should Tarsus mamul be served?

Serve Tarsus mamul at room temperature, on its own or alongside Turkish tea or coffee. Its sweet walnut filling makes it a popular treat to offer guests, and small pieces work well after a meal.

How should you store Tarsus mamul?

Once completely cool, store Tarsus mamul in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep it away from moisture and direct heat, which can soften the cookie and change the texture of its semolina dough.

Can you freeze Tarsus mamul?

Yes, baked Tarsus mamul can be frozen. Let the cookies cool completely, place them in a sealed freezer-safe container with parchment between layers, and thaw them at room temperature before serving.

Tarsus mamul Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin E

0.48mg · 3% DV

B1

0.04mg · 3% DV

Biotin

0.8µg · 3% DV

B2

0.03mg · 2% DV

Minerals

Copper

0.08mg · 9% DV

Manganese

0.16mg · 7% DV

Phosphorus

26mg · 4% DV

Selenium

2µg · 4% DV

Sodium

48mg · 2% DV

Potassium ⭐

44mg · 1% DV

Tarsus mamul Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

60
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

14
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Tarsus mamul

To burn the 168 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):

🚶

42min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

17min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

23min

Cycling

🏊

20min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Tarsus mamul?

Tarsus mamul is a traditional sweet from Tarsus in southern Turkey: a semolina-based pastry shaped around a walnut filling and baked. It belongs to a wider family of filled pastries found across the region, with local versions made for sharing at home and during celebrations.

Its exterior is gently crisp, while the filling gives each bite a tender, nutty centre. In Turkey it is commonly served with tea, especially when guests visit or during festive occasions; coffee also makes a good pairing. It is an energy-dense sweet, with 420 kcal per 100 g, so a small piece works well alongside an otherwise simple tea or coffee break.

How Nutritious Is Tarsus mamul?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

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

Low

22/ 100

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.

Is Tarsus mamul 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 Tarsus mamul Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten yes
Dairy free
Eggs yes
Peanuts free
Tree nuts yes
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Tarsus mamul 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

Tarsus mamul Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.8g

MONOUNSATURATED

2.6g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.08g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 22.5:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (22.5:1).

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.