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Sugar-based traditional candy with date filling
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Date-filled Mevlana candy (12 g) has 47 calories. That works out to 392 calories per 100 g. It contains 11.5 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 12 g
47
KCAL / 12G
Carbs
11.5g
· 4% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.2g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 96% · Protein 2% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 47 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.64 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.2 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 (small) | 12 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 8 g | 31 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 24 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 118 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 48 g | 188 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 196 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 72 g | 282 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 392 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 150 g | 588 kcal |
Calculated from 392 calories per 100 g.
Date-filled Mevlana candy is a traditional Turkish hard candy with a date center, associated with Konya. Its firm, glossy outer shell contrasts with the softer filling, unlike plain Mevlana candy, which has no date center.
Date-filled Mevlana candy is linked to Konya, Turkey, the city associated with Mevlana candy. The date-filled version is a variation on the regional sweet and is often sold as a local treat or gift.
Date-filled Mevlana candy has a sugar-based outer shell and a date filling. The precise recipe may vary between makers, so the texture or added flavorings can differ, but the date center distinguishes it from the plain candy.
Date-filled Mevlana candy is made by cooking a sugar mixture, then shaping it around or together with date filling. Traditional Mevlana candy is cooled and pulled to create a hard, glossy texture; the exact method varies by producer.
Date-filled Mevlana candy has a date center, while plain Mevlana candy is a hard, sugar-based sweet without that filling. The center adds a softer texture and a distinct date flavor to the otherwise firm candy.
No, date-filled Mevlana candy is not Turkish delight. Mevlana candy is a hard sugar confection, whereas Turkish delight is soft and chewy. A date filling does not change the candy’s characteristic hard outer shell.
Store date-filled Mevlana candy in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Humidity can make the sugar shell sticky, so limiting exposure to air and moisture after opening helps preserve its texture.
Yes, you can make date-filled Mevlana candy at home, but cooking and shaping hot sugar takes careful temperature control. Hot sugar can cause serious burns, so keep children away from the work area while making it.
Date-filled Mevlana candy is commonly served as a small sweet alongside Turkish tea or coffee. Its sugary shell makes it a strong-flavored treat, so a piece is often enough as an after-meal sweet or with a hot drink.
Date-filled Mevlana candy can raise blood sugar because its shell is sugar-based; the date filling does not make it sugar-free. If you have diabetes, ask your clinician or dietitian how it fits your individual meal and medication plan.
Vitamins
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
B5
0.01mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
17mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1.44mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2.64mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 47 calories in 1 piece (small) (12 g):
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Date-filled Mevlana candy is a traditional confection associated with Konya, Türkiye. It combines a sweet candy exterior with a date centre, bringing together the familiar sweetness of sugar confectionery and the fruity, gently caramel-like taste of dates.
It is best enjoyed in a small piece alongside tea or coffee, either as a treat at home or as a sweet to share with guests. The candy is very high in carbohydrates and low in fat, so its sweetness is quite concentrated. Pair it with an unsweetened drink, and keep the portion modest if you prefer a less sugary 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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.01g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.