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Sweet-salty combination, energy-dense
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Cheese with Turkish delight (40 g) has 142 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.4 g of carbs, 5.3 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
142
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
11.4g
· 4% DV
Protein
5.3g
· 11% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 32% · Protein 15% · Fat 53%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 142 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 5.16 g | 26% |
| Trans fat | 0.2 g | |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.4 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% |
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) | 40 g | 142 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 89 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 214 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 75 g | 267 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 285 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 320 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 140 g | 498 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Cheese with Turkish delight is a sweet-and-salty pairing of cheese and lokum, the chewy Turkish confection. It does not have one universally fixed recipe: the lokum may be served beside the cheese or combined with it.
A mild or moderately salty cheese usually pairs well with Turkish delight because it balances the confection’s sweetness without overpowering its flavor. There is no single required cheese; choose a variety that holds its shape when cut or served.
It can, especially if you enjoy contrasting sweet and savory flavors. The lokum brings sweetness and a chewy texture, while the cheese adds saltiness and richness; the balance changes with the cheese and lokum varieties.
Serve cheese with Turkish delight in small pieces, either side by side or arranged together on a plate. Keeping them separate until serving helps prevent the lokum from becoming sticky against the cheese.
Yes. Cut the cheese and lokum into bite-size pieces and serve them together; for a mixed version, combine them just before eating. There is no single standard recipe, so adjust the proportions to suit the cheese’s saltiness.
Plain tea, fresh fruit, or unsalted nuts can accompany cheese with Turkish delight. Their simpler flavors complement the sweet-salty pairing without adding another strong taste, making them suitable for a snack plate or dessert spread.
Yes, cheese with Turkish delight can be served as a small dessert or part of a sweet-and-savory snack board. Offer modest pieces, since the combination is rich and the lokum is already sweet.
Keep cheese with Turkish delight covered in the refrigerator if it contains fresh cheese. For the best texture, store the lokum separately and combine the portions just before serving, since contact can make the confection sticky.
Cheese with Turkish delight is an energy-dense sweet-and-savory treat rather than an everyday staple. The lokum contributes sugar and the cheese contributes richness, so a small portion is a practical way to enjoy the combination.
Freezing cheese with Turkish delight is not recommended for serving it at its best. Thawed cheese can become crumbly or watery, while lokum may turn sticky; store the components separately in the refrigerator instead.
Vitamins
B12
0.37µg · 15% DV
B2
0.12mg · 9% DV
Vitamin A
74µg · 8% DV
Biotin
1.24µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Calcium
146mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Sodium
205mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.48µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
47mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 142 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Cheese with Turkish delight pairs savoury cheese with lokum, the soft, chewy sweet known as Turkish delight. It is usually served in small bites, with the cheese and lokum eaten together so their contrasting flavours come through: milky and salty against fragrant sweetness.
In Turkey, it can make a playful addition to a tea spread or a small offering for guests; elsewhere, try it as an unusual bite alongside coffee or on a cheese board. The soft, yielding lokum contrasts with the firmer, creamy texture of cheese. This is an energy-dense sweet-and-savoury snack, so a small portion is often satisfying. Serve it with unsweetened tea or fresh fruit to balance the sweetness.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
5.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 8.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (8.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.