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Sugar-based holiday candy with hazelnut
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Hazelnut holiday candy (12 g) has 61 calories. That works out to 505 calories per 100 g. It contains 8.1 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 2.9 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 12 g
61
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
8.1g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
2.9g
· 4% 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 53% · Protein 5% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 61 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.37 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6.96 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7 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 (small) | 12 g | 61 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 8 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 18 g | 91 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 24 g | 121 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 25 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 152 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 36 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 253 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 505 kcal |
Calculated from 505 calories per 100 g.
Hazelnut holiday candy is a sweet confection made with sugar and hazelnuts, often shared during Turkish holiday celebrations. Its texture and shape vary: some versions are hard, while others are softer or filled.
No, hazelnut holiday candy is not the same as Turkish delight. Candy is generally based on cooked sugar, while Turkish delight is a soft, starch-thickened confection; their textures and preparation methods differ.
Hazelnut holiday candy is typically made by cooking sugar into a confectionery base and incorporating hazelnuts, then shaping or cooling the mixture. Exact ingredients and steps vary by style, so there is no single recipe for every variety.
Hazelnut holiday candy can get sticky when it absorbs moisture from humid air or is stored somewhere warm. Keep it tightly covered in a cool, dry place, and avoid leaving pieces unwrapped on a serving plate for a long time.
Store opened hazelnut holiday candy in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight and heat. Keeping individual wrappers on, when available, helps protect the pieces from moisture and keeps them from sticking together.
Freezing hazelnut holiday candy is usually unnecessary and can affect its texture. When frozen pieces thaw, condensation may make the sugar coating damp or sticky, so a sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard is a better choice.
Hazelnut holiday candy pairs well with unsweetened Turkish coffee or tea, which balances its sweetness. You can also set it out with other small sweets after a meal or during a holiday visit.
Yes, you can make hazelnut holiday candy at home by combining hazelnuts with a cooked sugar mixture and letting it set. Use a reliable confectionery recipe, because hot sugar can cause severe burns and the final texture depends on precise cooking.
Yes, you can crush hazelnut holiday candy and sprinkle it over ice cream, yogurt, or a simple cake. Add it just before serving so moisture from the dessert is less likely to soften the candy.
Hazelnut holiday candy is a sugary sweet and can raise blood glucose, so it may need to be limited in a diabetes meal plan. The appropriate portion depends on your treatment and targets; ask your clinician or dietitian for personal guidance.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.49mg · 3% DV
B1
0.01mg · 1% DV
Biotin
0.36µg · 1% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.12mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
8.64mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
29mg · 1% DV
Sodium
6.96mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 61 calories in 1 piece (small) (12 g):
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Hazelnut holiday candy is a sugar-based confection with hazelnuts, associated with Bayram, the religious holidays celebrated in Turkey. Depending on the variety, it may be crisp and firm or softer, with the nut’s toasted, rich flavour balancing the sweetness.
In Turkey it is commonly offered to visiting guests from a candy bowl, often alongside tea or Turkish coffee, and shared with children during holiday visits. It is energy-dense and mostly derives its carbohydrates from sugar; hazelnuts contribute some fat and protein. A small piece is a natural fit for a festive treat, and serving it with unsweetened tea can keep the overall pairing from becoming too sweet.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.37g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.81g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.35g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.