Sufganiyah
Sufganiyah is a round, jelly-filled doughnut traditionally enjoyed in Israel and by Jewish communities worldwide during Hanukkah. It is made from a soft, yeast-leavened dough that is deep-fried, then generously filled with strawberry or raspberry jelly, and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a high-carb and high-fat treat due to the deep-frying process and sweet fillings, offering minimal protein. A single, standard-sized Sufganiyah can contain roughly 350-500 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 2.0 mg |
| Folate | 40 µg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 doughnut (80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The tradition of eating fried foods like Sufganiyah during Hanukkah commemorates the miracle of the oil in the Temple, which lasted for eight days. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of an indulgent, celebratory food where cultural symbolism takes precedence over everyday dietary balance.
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