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Molasses walnut Turkish delight Calories
Traditional Turkish delight sweetened with molasses and containing walnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
2 piece (medium) of Molasses walnut Turkish delight (40 g) has 149 calories. That works out to 372 calories per 100 g. It contains 31.4 g of carbs, 1.4 g of protein, 2.3 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Molasses walnut Turkish delight Nutrition Facts
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 40 g
149
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
31.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
1.4g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.3g
· 3% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 4% · Fat 13%
Molasses walnut Turkish delight nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (40 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.3 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% |
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 Molasses walnut Turkish delight?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 40 g | 149 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 186 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 60 g | 223 kcal |
| ½ cup (chopped) | 75 g | 279 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 298 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 372 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 372 kcal |
Calculated from 372 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Molasses walnut Turkish delight
What is Molasses walnut Turkish delight?
Molasses walnut Turkish delight is a chewy Turkish confection made with grape molasses and pieces of walnut. The molasses gives it a rich, fruity sweetness, while the walnuts add a crunchy contrast to the soft lokum texture.
How is Molasses walnut Turkish delight made?
Molasses walnut Turkish delight is made by cooking a lokum mixture, usually thickened with starch, with grape molasses and walnuts. Recipes differ, and some also use granulated sugar; the mixture is cooled and set before it is cut into pieces.
How is Molasses walnut Turkish delight different from plain Turkish delight?
Molasses walnut Turkish delight has a darker, fruitier flavor from grape molasses and a crunchy bite from walnuts. Plain Turkish delight is typically softer and more uniformly sweet, without those walnut pieces or the same molasses flavor.
Is Molasses walnut Turkish delight healthy?
Molasses walnut Turkish delight is still a sweet, sugary confection, even though it contains walnuts. Walnuts add nutrients, but the presence of molasses does not make the lokum sugar-free; enjoy it as a treat rather than a health food.
How should you store Molasses walnut Turkish delight?
Store Molasses walnut Turkish delight in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Humidity can make the pieces sticky, while exposure to air can dry them out; follow the package directions for a packaged product.
Does Molasses walnut Turkish delight contain added sugar?
It may: recipes use grape molasses for sweetness, and some also add granulated sugar or syrup. Check the ingredient list on packaged Molasses walnut Turkish delight, since the name alone does not tell you whether extra sugar was used.
Why is Molasses walnut Turkish delight sticky?
Molasses walnut Turkish delight can become sticky when it absorbs moisture or is kept somewhere warm. Keep it sealed in a dry place, and separate pieces with clean, dry hands or utensils rather than introducing moisture into the container.
Can you freeze Molasses walnut Turkish delight?
You can freeze Molasses walnut Turkish delight in a tightly sealed, freezer-safe container, but freezing may affect its chewy texture. Thaw it while still sealed so condensation forms on the container rather than directly on the lokum.
What should you serve with Molasses walnut Turkish delight?
Serve Molasses walnut Turkish delight in small pieces with unsweetened Turkish coffee or tea. Their bitterness balances the lokum’s sweetness, and the walnuts make it substantial enough to offer as a small after-dinner treat.
Can people with diabetes eat Molasses walnut Turkish delight?
People with diabetes should account for Molasses walnut Turkish delight as a sweet food, because grape molasses and any added sugar can raise blood glucose. A doctor or dietitian can help fit it into an individual diabetes meal plan.
Molasses walnut Turkish delight Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.84µg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B3
0.28mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.17mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
29mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
14mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
67mg · 2% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
Molasses walnut Turkish delight Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Molasses walnut Turkish delight
To burn the 149 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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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Molasses walnut Turkish delight?
Molasses walnut Turkish delight is a Turkish confection made from a soft, starch-based lokum mixture sweetened with grape molasses and studded with walnuts. Its yielding, slightly chewy texture contrasts with the walnuts’ crunch, while the molasses brings a deep, fruity sweetness. In Turkey, lokum is commonly offered to guests and served with Turkish coffee or tea; this variety also works well as a small after-dinner sweet. It is carbohydrate-rich, with the walnuts adding some fat and a little protein. Since it is quite sweet, enjoy a modest piece alongside unsweetened tea or coffee, or include it on a platter with fresh fruit and nuts.
How Nutritious Is Molasses walnut 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 Molasses walnut 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 Molasses walnut Turkish delight Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Molasses walnut Turkish delight Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ 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
Molasses walnut Turkish delight Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.44g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.12g
Omega 6:3 ratio 54:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (54:1).
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