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Crispy deep-fried dough dessert soaked in syrup
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Tulumva dessert (70 g) has 259 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 38.5 g of carbs, 3.2 g of protein, 10.5 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 70 g
259
KCAL / 70G
Carbs
38.5g
· 14% DV
Protein
3.2g
· 6% DV
Fat
10.5g
· 13% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 259 kcal | |
| Total fat | 10.5 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 1.96 g | 10% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 84 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 38.5 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 70 g | 259 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 105 g | 389 kcal |
| 4 piece (jumbo) | 140 g | 518 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Tulumva dessert is made from piped dough that is deep-fried until crisp and then soaked in sugar syrup. Its ridged shape helps give it a crunchy outside, while the syrup sweetens the inside.
Tulumva dessert is usually served at room temperature after the fried dough has absorbed syrup. It is commonly offered as a small sweet with tea or coffee, rather than served as a warm plated pudding.
Tulumva dessert belongs to the family of syrup-soaked fried sweets associated with Turkish and Ottoman-influenced cuisines. Related versions are popular across the Balkans and Middle East, so it is not tied exclusively to one modern region.
No. Tulumva dessert is soaked in sugar syrup after frying, while churros are more often rolled in sugar or served with a dip. Their piped, ridged shapes are similar, but the syrup-soaked finish makes Tulumva distinctly different.
Tulumva dessert can turn soggy if it sits in syrup too long or is stored in a humid, sealed environment while still warm. Let excess syrup drain and serve it soon after soaking for a crisper texture.
Tulumva dessert may absorb syrup unevenly if the fried pieces vary greatly in size or the syrup is too thick. Keep the pieces similar in size and use syrup that has cooled and remains pourable.
Yes, you can briefly warm Tulumva dessert in an oven, but reheating will not restore the original crispness once the syrup has softened the dough. Avoid microwaving it, which tends to make the coating softer.
They are both fried Turkish sweets finished with syrup, but Tulumva dessert is typically piped into ridged pieces, whereas lokma is made as rounded dough balls. That difference gives them distinct shapes and textures.
Yes, a sturdy plastic bag with a small corner snipped off can pipe Tulumva dessert dough if you do not have a piping bag. The ridges may be less defined, but the dough can still be fried and soaked in syrup.
To keep Tulumva dessert as crisp as possible, add the hot fried pieces to cooled syrup for only a short soak, then let excess syrup drain. Serve it soon, since the syrup gradually softens the crust.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.05µg · 4% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.35mg · 2% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Sodium
84mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
25mg · 4% DV
Iron
0.49mg · 3% DV
Selenium
1.4µg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
31mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 259 calories in 2 piece (medium) (70 g):
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Tulumva dessert is made from piped dough that is deep-fried until crisp, then soaked in syrup. It has a crunchy exterior and a softer, syrupy centre, and is associated with Turkish sweet-making. In Turkey, it is commonly bought from sweet shops or bakeries and served as a treat with tea or coffee, often shared after a meal or at celebrations. Elsewhere, it works well as a small dessert alongside unsweetened tea.
The syrup and frying make it energy-dense, with carbohydrates and fat as its main nutritional features. If you prefer a lighter finish, share a piece or choose a smaller serving rather than pairing it with another 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 4
Ultra-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
1.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.17g
Omega 6:3 ratio 154:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (154:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.