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Mint Turkish delight Calories
Mint-flavored traditional Turkish delight; sweet, chewy confection.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 piece (medium) of Mint Turkish delight (40 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 35.6 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 78 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Mint Turkish delight Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 40 g
144
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
35.6g
· 13% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 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 99% · Protein 0% · Fat 1%
Mint Turkish delight nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 35.6 g | 13% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.1 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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How Many Calories in 2 Pieces of Mint Turkish delight?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 40 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 216 kcal |
| 4 piece (large) | 80 g | 288 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
| 6 piece (extra large) | 120 g | 432 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 150 g | 540 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mint Turkish delight
What is Mint Turkish delight made of?
Mint Turkish delight is typically made by cooking sugar, water and starch into a firm, chewy confection, then adding mint flavouring. Recipes may use mint extract or flavouring, and the cut pieces are often dusted with starch or powdered sugar.
How is Mint Turkish delight traditionally made?
Mint Turkish delight is made by slowly cooking a sugar syrup with a starch mixture until it thickens, then stirring in mint flavouring. The mixture is left to set before being cut into pieces and dusted so the cubes do not stick together.
Why does Mint Turkish delight have a white coating?
The white coating on Mint Turkish delight is usually powdered sugar, starch, or a mixture of the two. It helps keep the chewy pieces from sticking together and makes them easier to handle, rather than being part of the mint flavour.
How should you store Mint Turkish delight?
Keep Mint Turkish delight in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Moisture can make the pieces sticky, while exposure to air can dry them out and harden their chewy texture.
Does Mint Turkish delight contain real mint leaves?
Not necessarily. Many versions get their mint taste from mint extract or flavouring rather than visible leaves; some recipes use fresh mint. The flavour can therefore range from gently herbal to quite strong, depending on how the confection is made.
How does Mint Turkish delight compare with rose Turkish delight?
Mint Turkish delight has a cool, herbal flavour, while rose Turkish delight is floral and often more perfumed. Both share the characteristic soft, chewy texture of Turkish delight, but the added flavour gives each a distinct taste and aroma.
What do you serve with Mint Turkish delight?
Mint Turkish delight is commonly served with Turkish coffee or tea, either as a small sweet alongside the drink or as part of a dessert spread. Its mint flavour also works well on a mixed Turkish delight platter with rose or pistachio varieties.
Can you freeze Mint Turkish delight?
Freezing Mint Turkish delight is generally not a good idea because condensation during thawing can make the coating damp and the pieces sticky. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to preserve its chewy texture.
Why is Mint Turkish delight chewy?
Mint Turkish delight is chewy because its sugar-and-starch mixture is cooked until it sets into a gel-like confection. The cooking and cooling process creates its characteristic elastic bite, which is different from a crisp or crumbly mint sweet.
Does Mint Turkish delight taste strongly of mint?
It can, but the mint flavour varies between recipes and brands. Some pieces have a gentle, sweet herbal note, while others taste more like peppermint; the mint extract or flavouring used determines how pronounced the flavour is.
Mint Turkish delight Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.02mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
8mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.04mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
3.2mg · 0% DV
Mint Turkish delight Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Mint Turkish delight
To burn the 144 calories in 2 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Mint Turkish delight?
Mint Turkish delight is a traditional Turkish confection made from a sweet syrup thickened with starch and flavoured with mint. It belongs to the lokum tradition associated with Turkey and has a soft, springy chew rather than a crisp or crumbly bite.
Its pronounced sweetness is balanced by a cool mint note. In Turkey it is commonly offered with Turkish coffee or tea, after a meal, and as a small treat for guests; elsewhere, it also works well alongside a cup of unsweetened tea or coffee. It is mostly carbohydrate, so a couple of pieces make a satisfying sweet without needing a large serving.
How Nutritious Is Mint Turkish delight?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Is Mint Turkish delight 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 Mint Turkish delight Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Mint Turkish delight Good For?
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
Mint Turkish delight Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.