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Colorful, hard Turkish candy
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kaynana sopası (15 g) has 59 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 14.7 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 85 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 15 g
59
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
14.7g
· 5% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.15 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 14.7 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 75 g | 293 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 390 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Kaynana sopası tastes like a very sweet, hard sugar candy, with its particular flavour depending on the maker. The bright colours may suggest different flavours, but colour alone does not tell you what flavour a piece has.
No. Kaynana sopası is a hard, stick-shaped sugar candy, while Turkish delight is soft and chewy. They are different Turkish sweets in both texture and the way they are made.
Kaynana sopası is made by heating a sugar-based mixture until it hardens when cooled, then colouring and shaping it into long pieces. Methods and flavourings can vary between confectioners.
The Turkish name literally means “mother-in-law’s stick” and refers to the candy’s stick-like shape. The name alone does not establish a specific historical story or connection to a particular custom.
Kaynana sopası is coloured during preparation, sometimes with contrasting colours arranged in separate sections or layers. Its bright appearance is a visual feature of the sweet; it does not necessarily mean the colours come from natural ingredients.
Yes, you can make Kaynana sopası at home by cooking a sugar mixture and shaping it while hot. Molten sugar can cause severe burns, so use heat-safe tools and keep children away from the cooking area.
Store Kaynana sopası in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry place. Humidity can make the hard candy sticky or affect its texture, so avoid leaving it exposed to damp air.
Yes. Kaynana sopası is hard enough to chip teeth or damage fillings if you bite it; slowly sucking it is safer. Like other sugary sweets, it can also contribute to tooth decay when eaten often.
Kaynana sopası can be a choking hazard for young children because it is hard and may break into pieces. Avoid giving it to children who cannot safely manage hard candy, and supervise older children while they eat it.
Kaynana sopası is a sugary candy and can raise blood glucose quickly. People with diabetes should account for it in their eating plan; anyone unsure how it fits with their medication or glucose management should ask their healthcare professional.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
0.02mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0.3mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.15mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 59 calories in 1 piece (medium) (15 g):
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Kaynana sopası is a colourful, hard Turkish candy made from sugar. Its name means “mother-in-law’s cane,” but it is a sweet rather than an actual stick of food. It is usually enjoyed on its own, letting it dissolve slowly instead of biting into the hard candy. In Turkey, it can also be served as a small sweet alongside tea; its bright colours and shape often make it appealing to children.
Nutritionally, it is almost entirely carbohydrate: 100 g provides 98 g, with no protein, fat or fibre. That makes it a very sugary treat rather than a filling snack. A medium piece is about 15 g, so having one as an occasional sweet is an easy way to keep the portion modest. Pair it with tea or enjoy it after a meal, rather than treating it as a source of sustained energy.
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 4
Ultra-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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ 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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.