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Almond paste, traditional Turkish delight, sweet, soft texture
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) (40 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.8 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 1 mg of Vitamin E covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 78 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 40 g
164
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
30.8g
· 11% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 73% · Protein 4% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 82 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 25 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 820 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) is a soft Turkish confection with almond paste inside. The chewy, sweet lokum exterior contrasts with the denser, nutty center, making it different from plain Turkish delight.
No. Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) has an almond-paste center wrapped in a soft lokum layer, while marzipan is an almond-and-sugar confection in its own right. The two may taste similar in the center but have different textures and construction.
Serve Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) in small pieces alongside Turkish coffee or tea. Its sweet, chewy exterior and rich almond center work well as a small after-dinner treat or as part of a mixed confectionery plate.
Keep Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Protect it from heat and humidity, which can soften the almond center or make the lokum sticky; follow the package guidance once opened.
Yes, Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) can be frozen in a well-sealed container, but thawing may affect its soft, chewy texture. For best texture, keep it in a cool, dry place and freeze it only if you need longer storage.
Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) has a layer of almond paste inside, whereas regular Turkish delight is usually a single, chewy confection without that filling. The almond center makes each bite richer and gives it a distinct interior texture.
Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) is a Turkish-style lokum, a confection associated with Turkish sweet-making traditions. This version combines the familiar soft lokum texture with an almond-paste center.
Yes, Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) can be chopped into small pieces and used as a sweet topping or filling for desserts. Add it near the end of preparation so its soft lokum texture does not disappear into a hot mixture.
Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) can feel sticky when exposed to humidity or warmth. Store it sealed in a cool, dry place, and keep pieces separated when arranging them so the lokum surfaces do not cling together.
People with diabetes should treat Hacibaba Turkish delight (almond filling) as a sweet and consider how it fits their blood-glucose plan. Its lokum exterior is sugar-based; anyone adjusting food around medication or glucose targets should ask their clinician or dietitian.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.04mg · 7% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.28µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
60mg · 2% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hacibaba Turkish delight with almond filling is a soft, chewy confection with a sweet starch-and-sugar base surrounding almond paste. Turkish delight has a long history in Turkey and is commonly offered to guests as a small treat.
Its gentle chew and rich sweetness make it a natural partner for Turkish coffee or tea, and it is often served during visits and celebrations. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet; the almond filling adds some fat and protein. Since a little goes a long way, serve a small piece alongside unsweetened tea or coffee, or include it on a mixed dessert plate rather than making it the whole snack.
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.
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
— 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
0.36g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 100:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (100:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.