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Maras sausage with walnut Calories
Traditional Maras sausage enriched with walnut, provides protein and healthy fats.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Maras sausage with walnut (40 g) has 148 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 4 g of carbs, 6.4 g of protein, 11.6 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.4 µg of B12 covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Maras sausage with walnut Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
148
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
4g
· 1% DV
Protein
6.4g
· 13% DV
Fat
11.6g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 11% · Protein 18% · Fat 71%
Maras sausage with walnut nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.12 g | 16% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 340 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% |
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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Maras sausage with walnut?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maras sausage with walnut
What is Maras sausage with walnut?
Maras sausage with walnut is a traditional Turkish sweet made by coating strings of walnuts in a thick grape-molasses mixture and drying them. Despite its name and sausage-like shape, it is a confection, not a meat sausage.
Why is Maras sausage with walnut called sausage?
Maras sausage with walnut gets the word “sausage” from its long, cylindrical shape, not from meat. The walnut filling and sweet molasses coating make it a dried confection, quite different from savory sausages.
How is Maras sausage with walnut made?
Maras sausage with walnut is made by dipping skewered or threaded walnuts into a thickened mixture usually based on grape molasses, starch, and water, then hanging the coated strings to dry. This traditional preparation makes it a processed food.
What does Maras sausage with walnut taste like?
Maras sausage with walnut tastes sweet and fruity from its molasses coating, with a rich, earthy crunch from the walnuts. The coating can be chewy while the nuts remain firm, so each bite combines contrasting textures.
Is Maras sausage with walnut the same as churchkhela?
No. Maras sausage with walnut and churchkhela are similar walnut-and-grape-must sweets, but they come from different regional traditions and may differ in ingredients, coating, and preparation. Churchkhela is especially associated with Georgia and the Caucasus.
How do you serve Maras sausage with walnut?
Serve Maras sausage with walnut sliced into small rounds or short pieces, often with tea or coffee. Its sweetness makes it suitable as a small dessert or snack rather than something that needs a sugary topping.
How should you store Maras sausage with walnut after opening?
Keep Maras sausage with walnut in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture can make its coating sticky, while exposure to air can dry it out; follow any storage directions on its package.
Can you make Maras sausage with walnut at home?
Yes. Thread walnuts onto string, dip them repeatedly in a thick grape-molasses and starch mixture, and hang the coated strings until dry. Achieving an even coating and drying it thoroughly are the main challenges of making it at home.
Is Maras sausage with walnut a meat product?
No. Maras sausage with walnut is a walnut-and-molasses sweet, not a meat product. Its name refers to its sausage-like appearance, which can be confusing if you have not encountered this Turkish confection before.
Is Maras sausage with walnut a good snack for people with diabetes?
Maras sausage with walnut is sweetened with a molasses-based coating, so it can raise blood glucose and should not be treated as a sugar-free snack. People managing diabetes should account for its carbohydrate content and discuss suitable portions with their care team.
Maras sausage with walnut Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.44µg · 18% DV
B3
1.28mg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
340mg · 15% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
72mg · 10% DV
Selenium
5.2µg · 9% DV
Potassium ⭐
136mg · 4% DV
Maras sausage with walnut Glycemic Index
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Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Maras sausage with walnut
To burn the 148 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Maras sausage with walnut?
Cevizli Maraş sucuğu, literally “walnut Maraş sucuk,” is a traditional sweet from Kahramanmaraş in Türkiye, not a meat sausage. Walnut halves threaded on strings are coated in a thickened grape-molasses mixture, often made with starch, then hung to dry. The result is chewy and sweet, with the walnuts adding a rich, earthy crunch.
In Türkiye, it is commonly sliced and served with tea, offered to guests, or enjoyed as a festive treat. A small piece goes a long way: it is energy-dense, with walnuts contributing protein and fat and the coating supplying much of its sweetness. The listed serving is about 40 g; try a thin slice alongside unsweetened tea for a less indulgent snack.
How Nutritious Is Maras sausage with walnut?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Maras sausage with walnut Processed?
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.
Does Maras sausage with walnut Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Maras sausage with walnut Good For?
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
Maras sausage with walnut Fat Profile
SATURATED
3.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.28g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.8:1).
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