Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls Calories
High-sugar crunchy candy balls with Turkish delight
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls (20 g) has 86 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.8 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 0.1 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
86
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
16.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
1.7g
· 2% DV
Fiber
0.1g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 80% · Protein 2% · Fat 18%
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (20 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.62 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
- Get your daily calorie target
- Snap your meal, log it in seconds
- See every vitamin and mineral
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.
How Many Calories in 1 Medium Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 36 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 323 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 100 g | 430 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls
What are crunchy Turkish delight candy balls?
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls are sweets with a Turkish delight centre and a crisp outer coating. Their appeal comes from the contrast between the soft, chewy lokum and the crunchy shell.
Are crunchy Turkish delight candy balls made with real lokum?
Yes, the name refers to a candy ball filled with Turkish delight, also called lokum. The coating and other ingredients can vary between products, so check the package if you need details about a particular brand.
How are crunchy Turkish delight candy balls made?
They are made by enclosing a piece of lokum in a crunchy candy coating. The exact coating method and recipe vary, but keeping the finished sweets away from moisture helps preserve their crisp texture.
How are crunchy Turkish delight candy balls different from Turkish delight?
Traditional Turkish delight is soft and chewy throughout, while crunchy Turkish delight candy balls pair a lokum centre with a crisp outside. That added shell changes the texture and makes each piece less like a plain lokum cube.
Why do crunchy Turkish delight candy balls go soft?
Moisture can soften the crisp coating on crunchy Turkish delight candy balls. Seal the package or transfer them to an airtight container, and keep them in a cool, dry place rather than somewhere humid.
How should you store crunchy Turkish delight candy balls?
Store crunchy Turkish delight candy balls in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Avoid humid storage and direct heat, which can make the outer coating lose its crunch or turn sticky.
Can you make crunchy Turkish delight candy balls at home?
Yes, you can make a homemade version by coating small pieces of lokum with a crisp candy layer. The coating takes some care to prepare, and homemade pieces may not have the same texture or finish as packaged sweets.
What do crunchy Turkish delight candy balls taste like?
They taste sweet, with the familiar soft, chewy flavour of lokum inside and a crisp candy coating outside. The specific flavour depends on the Turkish delight used, since lokum can come in different varieties.
Can people with diabetes eat crunchy Turkish delight candy balls?
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls are a sugary sweet and can raise blood glucose. Whether they fit a diabetes meal plan depends on the person’s individual targets and treatment, so they should follow advice from their healthcare professional.
What can you serve with crunchy Turkish delight candy balls?
Serve crunchy Turkish delight candy balls with tea or coffee, or include them on a dessert platter. Keep them separate from moist foods until serving so the crisp coating does not soften.
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Biotin
0.1µg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0.04mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
19mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
3.6mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
7mg · 0% DV
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls
To burn the 86 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls?
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls combine lokum—a soft, chewy Turkish sweet—with a crisp candy exterior. Lokum is traditionally made with starch and sugar, and this version brings its yielding texture together with a crunchy bite in a small, round confection.
They make a sweet little accompaniment to coffee or tea, and can be offered on a sharing plate with other sweets. Nutritionally, they are chiefly a source of carbohydrates: 100 g contains 84 g. Their concentrated sweetness means one medium piece is often enough as a treat; pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee if you want to balance the sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-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.
Does Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.62g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.26g
Compare Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls
Foods Similar to Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls
Have another question about Crunchy Turkish delight candy balls?
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Scan calories with your camera
Instant AI nutrition analysis
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.