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Traditional carrot-based sweet with sugar and hazelnut
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight (25 g) has 98 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 18.7 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 2.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 105 µg of Vitamin A covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
98
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
18.7g
· 7% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
2.2g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 5% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 98 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% |
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) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 12 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 35 g | 137 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 157 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 235 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 353 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 392 kcal |
| 4 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 392 kcal |
Calculated from 392 calories per 100 g.
Hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight is a Turkish confection made from a sweet, carrot-based cezerye mixture with hazelnuts. It is shaped into soft pieces and may be coated with coconut, depending on the maker.
Yes, carrot is the defining base of cezerye, giving hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight its characteristic flavor and color. The carrots are cooked with sugar into a thick mixture before it is shaped with hazelnuts.
Hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight is made by cooking grated carrots with sugar until the mixture becomes thick enough to shape. Hazelnuts are mixed in or placed through the mixture, which is then cooled and cut; recipes vary in texture and coating.
Hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight belongs to the Turkish cezerye tradition, most closely associated with Mersin and Tarsus. The hazelnut version is a variation of this carrot-based confection, which is now made and sold in many parts of Turkey.
Hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight gets its distinctive base from cooked carrots. Regular Turkish delight is usually made primarily with sugar and starch, so it has a different flavor and texture from this carrot-based sweet.
Hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight includes hazelnuts and is shaped as soft, lokum-style pieces. Plain cezerye may leave out the nuts, and its cut, coating, and texture can vary with the recipe or producer.
Coconut is commonly used as an outer coating on hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight to reduce sticking and add a contrasting texture. Not every version has this coating, so the outside can look different from one product to another.
Keep hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Heat and moisture can affect its texture, while refrigeration may make some versions firm. Once opened, limiting its exposure to air helps it stay fresh.
Serve hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight in small pieces, often with Turkish tea or coffee. Its sweetness makes it a natural choice for an after-meal treat or a confectionery plate served to guests.
Hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight contains sugar and can raise blood glucose, so portion size matters for people with diabetes. How it fits an individual meal plan depends on their care needs; a dietitian or clinician can offer tailored guidance.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
105µg · 12% DV
Vitamin E
0.53mg · 4% DV
Vitamin K
2.38µg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
22mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
64mg · 2% DV
Sodium
15mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Hazelnut cezerye Turkish delight draws on cezerye, a carrot-based confection associated especially with Mersin and the surrounding region of southern Turkey. Carrots are cooked down with sugar, then the sweet is set into a soft, chewy lokum-style bite with hazelnuts for richness and crunch. It is served in small pieces with Turkish tea or coffee, and often offered to guests or at celebrations. Its nutrition is largely shaped by its sugar and carbohydrate content, while the hazelnuts contribute fat, some protein and a little fibre. Enjoy a modest piece alongside unsweetened tea or coffee if you’d like to balance its sweetness.
Low
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Low
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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
0.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.35g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.