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Traditional sweet cookie, typically made with flour, sugar, butter, and walnuts.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kacala cookie (30 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 17.4 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
144
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
17.4g
· 6% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 5% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.8 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) | 30 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 15 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 240 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 60 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 150 g | 720 kcal |
Calculated from 480 calories per 100 g.
A Kacala cookie is a traditional sweet cookie typically made with flour, sugar, butter, and walnuts. Recipes may vary, including in the size and shape of the cookies, so the name does not imply one fixed formula.
To make Kacala cookies, combine butter and sugar, work in the egg and flour, then fold in the walnuts. Shape the dough and bake until set. Let the cookies cool before moving them, since they can be delicate while warm.
Kacala cookies can crumble if the dough is too dry, has too much flour, or is handled before cooling. Add flour gradually while mixing, bring the dough together without overworking it, and leave baked cookies on the tray briefly to firm up.
No, Kacala cookies are not simply shortbread. Both can have a rich, buttery crumb, but walnuts are a characteristic part of Kacala cookie recipes and give them a distinct taste and texture.
Chop the walnuts for Kacala cookies rather than grinding them into a fine powder. Small pieces distribute through the dough while preserving their texture; very large pieces can make the cookies harder to shape evenly.
Serve Kacala cookies with tea or coffee as a small sweet snack. Their buttery, nutty flavor works well on its own, so they do not need frosting or a sweet topping.
Store Kacala cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keeping moisture out helps preserve their texture; separate soft or moist foods from the container.
Yes, you can freeze baked Kacala cookies. Cool them completely, pack them in an airtight freezer-safe container, and thaw them at room temperature before serving so condensation does not soften them while they are still cold.
Yes, Kacala cookie dough can be prepared ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. Chilled dough may be firm, so let it sit briefly at room temperature until it is easy to shape, rather than adding extra flour.
You can make Kacala cookies with a baking-fat substitute, but the flavor and crumb will differ from the butter-based version. Use a substitute intended for baking and follow its package guidance for replacing butter in dough.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.45mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.6µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Selenium
1.5µg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
17mg · 2% DV
Sodium
36mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kacala cookie is a traditional, home-style sweet made with flour, sugar and butter, usually enriched with walnuts. Recipes can vary from kitchen to kitchen, but the walnuts give it a distinctive, gently nutty flavour. It is often crumbly, with a lightly crisp exterior and a tender middle.
In Turkey, it is commonly served with tea and offered to guests, including at festive gatherings. Butter and sugar make it an energy-dense treat, with most of its energy coming from carbohydrate and fat; walnuts add flavour and a little fibre. Enjoy it as a small sweet alongside tea or coffee, or choose one medium cookie when you want to keep the portion modest.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.4g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.8g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.