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Traditional sweet snack made with grape molasses, sugar, and starch
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Pekmez Sugar Sucuk (40 g) has 136 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.8 g of carbs, 0.5 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 1 mg of Iron covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
136
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
32.8g
· 12% DV
Protein
0.5g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.3g
· 1% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 136 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.5 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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 15 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 68 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 25 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 204 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 272 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
Pekmez sugar sucuk is a traditional Turkish sweet shaped like a sausage and made with grape molasses, sugar, and starch. Despite the word “sucuk,” it is a confection, not a meat sausage.
Pekmez sugar sucuk is made by cooking a mixture of grape molasses, sugar, and starch until thick, then shaping it into a sausage-like form. Stirring steadily as it cooks helps prevent scorching and gives the mixture an even texture.
The main ingredients in Pekmez sugar sucuk are grape molasses, sugar, and starch. It does not necessarily contain walnuts; recipes and added ingredients can vary between homemade versions and commercial products.
No. Pekmez sugar sucuk is a shaped sweet made from a molasses, sugar, and starch mixture, while cevizli sucuk traditionally has walnuts threaded on a string and coated with a molasses-based mixture. The walnut filling is the key difference.
Yes, Pekmez sugar sucuk can be made at home by cooking grape molasses, sugar, and starch together until thick, then shaping and cooling the mixture. Keep stirring while it cooks so the starch thickens evenly and does not stick to the pan.
Store Pekmez sugar sucuk in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture can make it sticky and affect its keeping quality; discard it if you see mold or notice an unusual smell.
Pekmez sugar sucuk usually does not need refrigeration if you can keep it somewhere cool and dry. Fridge moisture may change its texture. If you do refrigerate it in hot weather, keep it sealed and let it come to room temperature before serving.
Pekmez sugar sucuk is usually eaten as a sweet snack, often with tea or coffee. Its molasses-based sweetness pairs well with an unsweetened drink, and it can be sliced into small pieces for sharing.
Pekmez sugar sucuk tastes sweet with a distinct grape-molasses flavor and has a chewy, dense texture. It can firm up as it cools; a slightly damp knife can make slicing it easier.
Pekmez sugar sucuk contains sugar and grape molasses, so it can raise blood glucose. People with diabetes should count it as a sweet and choose a portion that fits their individual eating plan; a clinician or dietitian can advise on personal targets.
Vitamins
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Vitamin C
0.6mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
72mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.04mg · 2% DV
Sodium
3.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Pekmez sugar sucuk is a traditional Turkish sweet made by thickening grape molasses with sugar and starch, then shaping the mixture into a sausage-like strand to set or dry. Despite the name, it is not a meat sausage; unlike walnut-stuffed grape-molasses rolls, it usually contains no nuts. Recipes and texture vary by region.
It has a pronounced grape sweetness and a dense, chewy bite. In Turkey it is commonly sliced for a small treat with tea or served on a plate of sweets; elsewhere, it can be enjoyed the same way alongside unsweetened tea or coffee. It is mostly carbohydrate, with very little fat, so a thin slice is often enough when you want something sweet. Fresh fruit makes a lighter pairing.
Low
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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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.