Sufganiyot
Sufganiyot are round, deep-fried doughnuts filled with sweet jelly or custard and typically dusted with powdered sugar. Originating in Israel, they are a beloved traditional treat especially popular during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, symbolizing the miracle of the oil.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These doughnuts are high in carbohydrates and fat due to the fried dough and sugary filling, providing a quick energy boost but limited protein or fiber. A single medium-sized sufganiyah typically contains around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 15 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.08 mg |
| Folate | 25 µg |
Per 1 sufganiyah (approx. 80 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, sufganiyot are a festive staple during Hanukkah, with bakeries across Israel offering creative fillings like chocolate, halva, or fruit curds. Nutritionally, their preparation method—deep-frying in oil—directly ties to the holiday's theme of commemorating the miracle of a small amount of oil lasting eight days.
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