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Traditional confectionery, high sugar, low nutrient density
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Nuhhet Maruk (20 g) has 76 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 19 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 80 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 20 g
76
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
19g
· 7% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 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 99% · Protein 1% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 76 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19 g | 7% |
| 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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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 76 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 190 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 kcal |
| 5 piece (medium) | 100 g | 380 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 380 kcal |
Calculated from 380 calories per 100 g.
Nuhhet Maruk is a traditional confectionery, not a fresh ingredient or a cooked meal. It is a processed sweet with a high sugar content and little nutritional variety, so it is best treated as an occasional confection.
Nuhhet Maruk is sugar-rich, but there is no single verified ingredient list for every version sold under this name. Other ingredients may differ by maker or recipe, so the name alone does not establish an exact formulation.
Nuhhet Maruk is prepared as a confection, but a single standardized method cannot be confirmed for every version. Recipes may differ, so a specific cooking time or technique should not be assumed to apply to all Nuhhet Maruk.
Nuhhet Maruk is sweet, and its high sugar content is one of its defining features. Its texture depends on how it is made; it may not be accurate to describe every version as either soft, hard, or chewy.
A specific regional origin for Nuhhet Maruk cannot be reliably confirmed. It is described as a traditional confection, but assigning it to a particular Turkish city or region without stronger evidence would be misleading.
Nuhhet Maruk can be served as a small sweet alongside tea or after a meal. Its sweetness makes a modest piece a practical serving, especially when other desserts are also on the table.
Keep Nuhhet Maruk in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. Humidity can make confectionery sticky or alter its texture; follow any different storage directions printed on its packaging.
Yes, Nuhhet Maruk can be made at home, although the name does not point to one confirmed standard recipe. Results depend on the recipe used, and hot sugar mixtures can cause serious burns during preparation.
Yes, children can have Nuhhet Maruk occasionally in a small portion, but it is high in sugar. Offer it as an occasional treat rather than a routine snack or a substitute for more nourishing foods.
People with diabetes should count Nuhhet Maruk as a sugary sweet that can raise blood glucose. The appropriate portion depends on an individual meal and treatment plan, so ask a doctor or dietitian for personal guidance.
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0.01mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.02mg · 0% DV
Manganese
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.2mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.4mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 76 calories in 1 piece (medium) (20 g):
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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.
Nuhhet Maruk is a traditional confectionery with a strongly sugar-led nutritional profile. The recipe and place of origin are not specified here, so it is best not to assign it a particular regional ingredient or history. Its nutrition information indicates that it is chiefly carbohydrate, with very little protein or fat.
Sweet and concentrated, it is suited to eating as a small piece rather than as a substantial snack. It can be served with tea or coffee, or offered on a sharing plate at a gathering. Since it provides little beyond energy and sweetness, keep the portion modest; pairing it with an unsweetened drink lets its flavour stand out without adding more sweetness.
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
— Not 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
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.