How many calories in a simit
A simit has about 300 kcal, with 9 g of protein.
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A simit is a ring of bread dipped in grape molasses and rolled in sesame seeds, then baked until it's crisp outside. In Istanbul it's sold from red carts on every corner, morning till night.
One is 300 kcal, with 52 g of carbs, 9 g of protein and 6 g of fat. The sesame brings most of the fat, the bread is the rest.
It's often a breakfast on its own with a glass of tea. With white cheese, olives and tomato it becomes a proper meal.
Tips
- 1Pair it with white cheese or an egg for some protein.
- 2Have half with tea and save the other half for later.
- 3Skip the chocolate spread, a simit has enough going on.
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Questions
Is a simit the same as a bagel?
Not quite. A simit is thinner and crunchier, dipped in molasses and covered in sesame. A bagel is boiled and chewier.
How many calories in half a simit?
About 150 kcal.
What do you eat with simit?
Turkish tea, white cheese, olives, tomato and cucumber. Some people have it with jam or a triangle of soft cheese.
Is simit vegan?
The classic one is flour, water, yeast, salt, molasses and sesame, so it usually is. Some bakeries brush it with egg or butter, so ask.
How many calories in two simit?
About 600 kcal.
