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Walnut, traditional Turkish cookie
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kaklou kurabiye (35 g) has 165 calories. That works out to 470 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.3 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 8.8 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
165
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
19.3g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.8g
· 11% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 47% · Protein 6% · Fat 47%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 165 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.8 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.47 g | 7% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.3 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
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) | 35 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 235 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 329 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 470 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 200 g | 940 kcal |
Calculated from 470 calories per 100 g.
Kaklou kurabiye is a traditional Turkish walnut cookie. Its dough is made with familiar baking ingredients, while walnuts give it a distinctive nutty flavor and texture; recipes can vary between households.
To make Kaklou kurabiye, mix walnuts into cookie dough, shape the dough, and bake until set. Home recipes vary in their ingredients and shaping, so use the method from the particular recipe you are following.
Kaklou kurabiye has a sweet, buttery cookie flavor with the rich, earthy taste of walnuts. The texture can range from tender to crumbly depending on the recipe and how long the cookies are baked.
Kaklou kurabiye is a traditional Turkish cookie, but a single regional origin is not firmly established in widely available references. It is best described as a Turkish walnut-cookie variety rather than assigned to a specific city.
Store Kaklou kurabiye only after it has cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Sealing warm cookies traps steam and can soften their texture.
Yes, Kaklou kurabiye can be frozen once completely cool. Pack the cookies in a sealed freezer-safe container, separating layers if needed, and thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Kaklou kurabiye can turn dry if the dough contains too much flour or the cookies stay in the oven too long. Measure flour carefully and take them out when set rather than waiting for them to become crisp in the oven.
Yes, you can leave the walnuts out or replace them with chopped hazelnuts or almonds. The result will no longer have the characteristic walnut flavor of Kaklou kurabiye, and other nuts are not suitable for people avoiding tree nuts.
Serve Kaklou kurabiye with Turkish tea or coffee. Tea lets the walnut flavor come through without competition, while coffee makes a richer pairing for the cookie's sweetness.
Yes, Kaklou kurabiye dough can be made ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to shape and bake it. If it firms up, let it soften slightly so it is easier to handle.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.63mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.88µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Manganese
0.16mg · 7% DV
Selenium
2.1µg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% DV
Sodium
42mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
39mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 165 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Kaklou kurabiye is a traditional Turkish cookie made with walnuts. Baking gives it a gently crisp exterior, while the crumb can be tender or more brittle depending on the recipe. The walnuts bring a rich, earthy flavour and a little texture to the sweet dough.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered with tea and served to guests, though it also makes a welcome treat with coffee. Its sweetness and richness make a small piece satisfying. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates and fat, rather than a protein-rich snack; a medium piece is about 35 g. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee, or keep the portion modest for a lighter snack.
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
— Not 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
1.47g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.63g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.87g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.