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Energy-dense fruit leather snack with hazelnuts
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hazelnut fruit leather ball (25 g) has 103 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.9 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of Manganese covers 16% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
103
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15.9g
· 6% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 8% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.9 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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 | 103 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 124 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 165 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 206 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 247 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 309 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 120 g | 494 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
A hazelnut fruit leather ball is a small sweet made by combining fruit leather, known as pestil in Turkey, with hazelnuts and shaping it into a ball. Recipes vary, and the fruit leather may be made from mulberries, grapes, or other fruit.
Hazelnut fruit leather balls are made by wrapping or mixing hazelnuts with pieces of pestil, then shaping the mixture. For a homemade version, soften the fruit leather slightly if needed so it holds together, and form bite-sized balls.
A hazelnut fruit leather ball is shaped as a small round bite, while cevizli sucuk is typically a long strand of walnuts coated in fruit leather and dried. Both use pestil, but differ in shape and the way the nuts are presented.
Hazelnut fruit leather balls draw on Turkey’s pestil-making tradition, especially associated with regions such as Gümüşhane. The ball-shaped hazelnut version is also made by different producers and households, so it does not have just one fixed regional recipe.
Store hazelnut fruit leather balls in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Humidity can make the fruit leather sticky, while heat can affect the hazelnuts’ freshness; refrigerate them if your home is warm.
Yes, hazelnut fruit leather balls can be frozen. Put them in an airtight container with pieces separated so they do not stick together, then thaw only the amount you plan to eat and avoid refreezing them.
They can be made with either; the fruit leather used in a hazelnut fruit leather ball varies by recipe and producer. Mulberry and grape pestil are common Turkish varieties, so check the ingredient list if you want a particular fruit.
Hazelnut fruit leather balls provide fruit leather and hazelnuts, but they are also a concentrated sweet snack and some versions contain added sugar. Enjoying a small piece is more useful than treating it as a replacement for fresh fruit.
Some hazelnut fruit leather balls contain added sugar, while others rely on the sweetness of the fruit used in the pestil. Recipes differ, so the ingredient list is the clearest way to tell whether a particular product has added sugar.
People with diabetes should account for the carbohydrates in the fruit leather and check whether the hazelnut fruit leather balls contain added sugar. The appropriate portion varies with individual blood-glucose goals and treatment, so ask your diabetes care team for personal guidance.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.02mg · 7% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
23mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
103mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 103 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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A hazelnut fruit leather ball is made by wrapping or shaping hazelnuts in pestil: fruit pulp or juice dried into thin, pliable sheets. Pestil is a traditional preserve in parts of Turkey where fruit is grown, and the fruit used can vary by region and recipe.
The fruit layer is sweet and chewy, while the hazelnuts add a crisp bite and toasted flavour. In Turkey, it is commonly enjoyed as a small treat with tea, offered to guests, or packed for a journey. Fruit sugars and hazelnuts make it an energy-dense snack, with some fibre as well. If you want a lighter snack, have a smaller piece alongside unsweetened tea or fresh fruit.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.78g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.53g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.