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Foam Turkish delight Calories
Confectionery; high in added sugar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Foam Turkish delight (20 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 372 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.3 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Foam Turkish delight Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
74
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
18.3g
· 7% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 98% · Protein 1% · Fat 1%
Foam Turkish delight nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (20 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Foam Turkish delight?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 37 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 30 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 40 g | 149 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 40 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 186 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 60 g | 223 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 372 kcal |
Calculated from 372 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Foam Turkish delight
What is Foam Turkish delight?
Foam Turkish delight is a Turkish confection with a light, airy texture, unlike the dense chew of many familiar lokum varieties. It is usually cut into small pieces and may be coated with coconut to keep the pieces from sticking together.
How is Foam Turkish delight different from regular Turkish delight?
Foam Turkish delight is lighter and more porous, while regular Turkish delight is typically denser and chewier. The airy texture comes from the way the mixture is prepared, rather than from a different way of serving it.
How is Foam Turkish delight made?
Foam Turkish delight is made by cooking a sugar mixture with starch and incorporating air; some traditional recipes use whipped egg white. The mixture is left to set before being cut, and ingredients vary between recipes and makers.
Why is Foam Turkish delight so fluffy?
Foam Turkish delight is fluffy because air is incorporated into its mixture during preparation. Keeping that airy structure depends on the mixing and setting stages, which give it a softer, more porous texture than standard lokum.
Does Foam Turkish delight contain egg white?
Some traditional Foam Turkish delight recipes use egg white to help create its airy texture, but recipes are not all the same. Ingredients can differ by maker, so the name alone does not guarantee a particular recipe.
What does Foam Turkish delight taste like?
Foam Turkish delight tastes sweet, with a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture rather than the firm chew of many other Turkish delights. Its flavor can be mild or include additions such as vanilla, depending on the recipe.
How should you serve Foam Turkish delight?
Serve Foam Turkish delight in small pieces, often alongside Turkish tea or coffee. Its sweetness makes it a popular confection to offer guests, and a coconut coating can add a gentle coconut flavor as well as reduce sticking.
How should you store Foam Turkish delight?
Store Foam Turkish delight in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Moisture can make its surface sticky and affect its airy texture, while heat may soften it; follow the package directions for a commercial product.
Can you make Foam Turkish delight at home?
Yes, you can make Foam Turkish delight at home, but getting the syrup and airy texture right takes care. Let the mixture set fully before cutting so the pieces hold their shape instead of collapsing or sticking.
Can you freeze Foam Turkish delight?
Freezing Foam Turkish delight is generally not ideal because thawing can change its soft, airy texture and make the surface damp or sticky. A sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard is a better choice for keeping it in good condition.
Foam Turkish delight Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Phosphorus
3.6mg · 1% DV
Selenium
0.2µg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Sodium
7mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
6mg · 0% DV
Foam Turkish delight Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Foam Turkish delight
To burn the 74 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Foam Turkish delight?
Foam Turkish delight is an airy, soft-textured variation of lokum, the Turkish confectionery made by setting a sweetened starch mixture. Recipes commonly use whipped egg white to give it its characteristic light, foamy texture. It is sold in confectionery shops in Turkey and often brought out when guests visit.
Its gentle chew and pronounced sweetness pair well with Turkish coffee or tea, usually as a small after-meal treat. Nutritionally, it is mostly sugar, with very little protein or fibre, so a modest piece is often enough. For a less sweet serving, enjoy it with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than alongside other sugary treats.
How Nutritious Is Foam Turkish delight?
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 Foam Turkish delight Processed?
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.
Does Foam Turkish delight Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Foam Turkish delight 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
Foam Turkish delight Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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