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Traditional Turkish dessert made with hazelnuts and chocolate
In season: Winter · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Hazelnut surla (45 g) has 194 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.4 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 9.9 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 45 g
194
KCAL / 45G
Carbs
23.4g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.8g
· 6% DV
Fat
9.9g
· 13% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 6% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 194 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.9 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 2.61 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% |
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) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 20 g | 86 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 35 g | 151 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 301 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 150 g | 645 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
Hazelnut surla is a traditional Turkish dessert made with hazelnuts and chocolate. Its defining flavors are the toasted, nutty taste of hazelnuts and the richness of chocolate.
Hazelnut surla is made with hazelnuts and chocolate. Recipes may also include dairy and other sweetening ingredients, so check the ingredient list on a packaged version if you need to avoid a particular ingredient.
Hazelnut surla is prepared by combining hazelnuts with chocolate, though the exact method and texture can vary by recipe. At home, melt the chocolate gently and mix it evenly with the hazelnuts to help prevent scorching or clumping.
Hazelnut surla is described as a traditional Turkish dessert made with hazelnuts and chocolate. A specific city or region of origin cannot be reliably established from that description, so it is best not to attribute it to one place.
Hazelnut surla can be served in small pieces alongside tea or coffee. Since it combines chocolate and hazelnuts, it works well as a standalone sweet rather than needing another rich dessert alongside it.
Keep hazelnut surla in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. If your version has a fresh dairy or cream layer, refrigerate it; let chilled pieces sit briefly before serving if you prefer a softer texture.
Yes, hazelnut surla can be frozen, although its chocolate coating or texture may change slightly after thawing. Seal it in an airtight container and thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.
You can make a hazelnut-based variation without chocolate, but it would no longer have the defining chocolate-and-hazelnut character of hazelnut surla. The chocolate also affects the mixture’s texture, so another binder may be needed.
Hazelnut surla does not cause weight gain on its own, but frequent large portions can add substantially to daily energy intake. Having a small piece instead of stacking it with other sweets can help keep portions moderate.
People with diabetes may be able to include hazelnut surla in a planned portion, but its chocolate and sweet ingredients can affect blood glucose. If you use glucose-lowering medication or need a personal portion plan, ask your clinician or dietitian.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.44mg · 10% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.13µg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
25mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
99mg · 3% DV
Sodium
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 194 calories in 1 piece (medium) (45 g):
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Hazelnut surla is a traditional Turkish sweet made with hazelnuts and chocolate. It brings together the nuts’ toasted flavour and the deep taste of cocoa; depending on the recipe, its texture may be soft and rich or set more firmly. It is typically cut or served in small pieces, as its sweetness and richness make a little go a long way.
In Turkey, it can be offered with coffee or tea, or brought out for guests and festive gatherings. It gets much of its energy from fat and carbohydrate, while hazelnuts contribute some fibre and protein. For a lighter treat, keep the portion modest and pair it with unsweetened tea or plain coffee.
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.
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
2.61g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.03g
Omega 6:3 ratio 99:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (99:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.