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Traditional Turkish confection made with carrot, walnut, and sugar
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cezerye with walnut (30 g) has 102 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 20.4 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 195 µg of Vitamin A covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
102
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
20.4g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
2.6g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 4% · Fat 21%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.6 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.21 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 5.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
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) | 30 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 25 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 680 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Cezerye with walnut is a traditional Turkish confection made by cooking carrots and sugar into a dense paste, then mixing in walnuts. It is shaped and cut into pieces, often with a coating of shredded coconut.
Cezerye with walnut tastes sweet and gently earthy, with a chewy, dense texture and crunchy pieces of walnut. Carrot gives it a distinctive flavor, while coconut coating, when used, adds a mild aroma and a drier outer layer.
Yes, carrots are the defining ingredient in cezerye with walnut. They are grated and cooked down with sugar until the mixture thickens enough to be shaped; walnuts are then mixed in or layered through the confection.
Cezerye with walnut is a Turkish sweet especially associated with Mersin, in southern Turkey. It is now sold throughout the country, but Mersin remains the place most closely linked with cezerye and its local confectionery tradition.
Cezerye with walnut is made from cooked carrots, sugar, and walnuts, giving it a dense, chewy bite with a noticeable carrot flavor. Turkish delight is usually made from a sugar-and-starch mixture and has a smoother, more gel-like texture.
Coconut coating is optional, but it gives cezerye with walnut a fragrant outer layer and helps keep the sticky pieces from clinging together. Some versions are sold without coconut, so the coating is not what defines the confection.
Store cezerye with walnut in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and heat. Keep the container sealed after opening; exposure to moisture can make the pieces sticky and change their texture.
Yes, cezerye with walnut can be frozen in an airtight container, although it may be softer or slightly damp after thawing. Let it defrost while still covered, which helps limit condensation on the pieces.
People with diabetes may choose to eat cezerye with walnut, but it is made with sugar, so portion size and blood-glucose monitoring matter. Anyone using diabetes medication or following a meal plan should ask their clinician or dietitian what amount fits.
Cezerye with walnut can harden as it loses moisture, especially when left uncovered. Keeping it sealed helps preserve its chewy texture. If a piece has become firm, letting it sit at room temperature for a while may soften it.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
195µg · 22% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.21mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
14mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
54mg · 2% DV
Sodium
5.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Cezerye with walnut is a traditional Turkish confection made by cooking grated carrot with sugar, then mixing in walnuts. It is especially associated with Mersin, where it is sold in cut, often rolled or coated pieces.
Its texture is soft and chewy, with crunchy walnuts and a sweet, gently earthy carrot flavour. In Turkey it is commonly offered with tea or served as a small after-meal sweet; Turkish communities abroad enjoy it much the same way, and it also pairs well with coffee. Its nutritional profile is mostly carbohydrate, while the walnuts contribute some fat and fibre. For a lighter treat, serve a small piece on its own rather than alongside other sweets.
Low
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Low
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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
0.21g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.44g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.