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Tutmac dessert Calories
Traditional Turkish dessert, syrup-soaked, dough-based
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Tutmac dessert (80 g) has 232 calories. That works out to 290 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.2 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 5.2 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Tutmac dessert Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
232
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
43.2g
· 16% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
5.2g
· 7% 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 74% · Protein 6% · Fat 20%
Tutmac dessert nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (80 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 232 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.2 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.76 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 3.4 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Tutmac dessert?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 232 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 174 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 435 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 464 kcal |
Calculated from 290 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tutmac dessert
What is Tutmac dessert?
Tutmac dessert is a traditional Turkish sweet made from pieces of dough cooked and soaked in sugar syrup. Recipes vary: some fry the dough, while others bake it, and nuts may be added as a topping.
Is Tutmac dessert the same as Turkish tutmac soup?
No, Tutmac dessert is not the same as tutmac soup. The dessert is a syrup-soaked sweet made with dough, whereas the soup is a savory dish typically built around small dough pieces with ingredients such as legumes or yogurt.
How is Tutmac dessert different from baklava?
Tutmac dessert is generally made from cut pieces of dough soaked in syrup, while baklava is built from many thin filo layers with a nut filling. They share the syrup-soaked sweetness, but their dough, shaping and texture differ.
What kind of dough is used for Tutmac dessert?
Tutmac dessert uses a simple flour-based dough, often enriched with ingredients such as egg or dairy depending on the recipe. It is rolled out and cut into pieces before being fried or baked and combined with syrup.
Does Tutmac dessert always contain walnuts?
No, walnuts are not essential to Tutmac dessert. They are a common garnish in some versions, but the basic sweet can be made with dough and syrup alone or finished with another nut, depending on the recipe.
Can Tutmac dessert be baked instead of fried?
Yes, some versions of Tutmac dessert bake the dough rather than frying it. Baking changes the texture and uses less cooking oil, so follow a recipe designed for that method instead of swapping methods without adjusting the instructions.
How do you stop Tutmac dessert from turning soggy?
To keep Tutmac dessert from turning soggy, avoid leaving the cooked dough in excess syrup for longer than the recipe recommends. Add syrup in a controlled amount and let the pieces absorb it before serving.
Can you make Tutmac dessert ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare Tutmac dessert ahead, but its texture is best when the cooked dough has not sat in syrup for too long. For a fresher texture, prepare the components separately and combine them closer to serving.
How should leftover Tutmac dessert be stored?
Store leftover Tutmac dessert covered in the refrigerator, especially if its recipe includes dairy or egg. The dough will soften as it sits in syrup; bring a portion to room temperature before serving if you prefer a less chilled texture.
What is traditionally served with Tutmac dessert?
Tutmac dessert is served on its own or topped with nuts such as walnuts. Since it is sweet and syrup-soaked, unsweetened Turkish tea or coffee makes a customary, less-sweet accompaniment.
Tutmac dessert Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.16µg · 7% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
B3
0.64mg · 4% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
32mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.1mg · 4% DV
Selenium
2µg · 4% DV
Sodium
56mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
52mg · 2% DV
Tutmac dessert Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Tutmac dessert
To burn the 232 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
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What is Tutmac dessert?
Tutmac dessert is a traditional Turkish sweet made from dough pieces soaked in syrup. Recipes vary between regions and households, but the dough and syrup give it its characteristic sweet, tender finish. The pieces become soft as they absorb the syrup, with a simple dough flavour beneath the sweetness.
In Turkey, it is commonly served after a meal and can also be enjoyed in a modest portion with tea. It is a dough-based dessert with much of its energy coming from carbohydrates: a 100 g serving contains 54 g of carbohydrates. If you prefer syrupy sweets less intensely sweet, keep the portion small and pair it with unsweetened tea.
How Nutritious Is Tutmac dessert?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Tutmac dessert 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 Tutmac dessert Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Tutmac dessert Good For?
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
Tutmac dessert Fat Profile
SATURATED
1.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 20:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (20:1).
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