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Traditional tahini and walnut cookie from Gaziantep region
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Antep kahkesi (35 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.6 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
168
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
19.6g
· 7% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 7% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.68 g | 8% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.6 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 240 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 336 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 960 kcal |
Calculated from 480 calories per 100 g.
Antep kahkesi is a traditional cookie associated with Gaziantep in southeastern Türkiye, commonly made with tahini and walnuts. Recipes vary by household, but those ingredients give the cookie its characteristic nutty flavor.
Antep kahkesi is made by mixing a dough with tahini and walnuts, shaping it, and baking it. Follow a recipe for the exact proportions, and avoid adding too much flour, which can make the dough dry and crumbly.
Tahini and walnuts are the defining ingredients in many Antep kahkesi recipes. Flour, sugar, and fat are also commonly used, while additional ingredients and proportions can differ among family and bakery versions.
Antep kahkesi comes from the Gaziantep region of Türkiye. It is part of the area’s traditional baking, and the name distinguishes this local tahini-and-walnut cookie from other regional foods called kahke.
Antep kahkesi is a regional type of kahke, rather than a name for every food called kahke. Kahke recipes differ across regions, and not all versions use the tahini and walnuts associated with Antep kahkesi.
Antep kahkesi is often served as a sweet snack with tea or coffee. Its tahini-and-walnut flavor makes it suitable for a small treat after a meal or for sharing with guests.
Store Antep kahkesi in an airtight container in a cool, dry place after it has cooled completely. Keeping moisture out helps preserve its texture; avoid leaving the cookies exposed to air on the counter.
Yes, you can freeze Antep kahkesi. Place the cooled cookies in a sealed freezer-safe container, separating layers if needed, and thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Antep kahkesi can crumble when its dough is too dry or has not come together properly. Add flour gradually while mixing, since too much flour can make the baked cookies fragile.
Yes, you can make a version of Antep kahkesi without tahini, but it will not have the same traditional flavor or texture. Tahini contributes both a distinctive sesame taste and richness to the dough.
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.88µg · 3% DV
B3
0.45mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.97µg · 5% DV
Sodium
63mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Antep kahkesi is a traditional cookie from Gaziantep, made with tahini and walnuts. Baking gives it a firm, lightly crisp bite, while the sesame-rich tahini and nuts bring a toasted, fragrant flavour. It is sweet and substantial rather than delicate.
In its home region, it is commonly offered with tea, whether as a treat for guests or alongside a break during the day. English-speaking readers elsewhere can enjoy it in much the same way, with tea or coffee. Flour and sugar provide much of its carbohydrate, while tahini and walnuts make it relatively rich in fat and filling. Since the cookie is quite substantial, try a modest piece with an unsweetened drink.
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 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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
SATURATED
1.68g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.57g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.73g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.