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Traditional sweet made with white grapes, sometimes with walnuts or hazelnuts.
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Orcik with white grapes (40 g) has 128 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.4 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
128
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
30.4g
· 11% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% 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 91% · Protein 3% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 128 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.12 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 30.4 g | 11% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
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) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 35 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 320 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Orcik with white grapes is a traditional Turkish sweet made by coating nuts, often walnuts or hazelnuts, with thickened white-grape must. The nut coating is dried, giving the sweet a chewy outside and a nutty centre.
Orcik with white grapes is made by thickening grape must with flour, then repeatedly dipping strings of nuts into the mixture and drying them. The layers build up around the nuts, and drying gives the coating its firm, chewy texture.
No, Orcik with white grapes is not simply another name for churchkhela. Both are string-shaped sweets made with nuts and grape-based coating, but Orcik is a Turkish regional sweet and recipes and naming traditions differ.
Orcik with white grapes is usually lighter because its coating is made with pale grape must rather than darker grape must. The must’s concentration and the drying process also affect the final shade, so colour can vary between batches.
Orcik with white grapes commonly contains walnuts or hazelnuts, and some versions combine them. The nuts are threaded before being coated, so a cut slice shows which kind is inside; recipes vary by maker and region.
Orcik with white grapes is usually sliced into thin pieces and eaten as a sweet snack. Thin slices make the chewy coating and nuts easier to bite through; it is also commonly served alongside tea or coffee.
Store Orcik with white grapes in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Humidity can make the coating sticky and encourage mould, while refrigeration may make the coating firmer and less pleasant to chew.
Yes, you can make Orcik with white grapes at home using grape must, flour and strings of walnuts or hazelnuts. Dip the nuts in the thickened must in layers, then dry them thoroughly in a clean, airy place.
Orcik with white grapes should have a chewy coating, but it should not be wet or slimy. A slightly tacky surface can come from grape syrup; a damp texture accompanied by mould or an unpleasant smell means it should be discarded.
Yes, Orcik with white grapes can be frozen in an airtight package, although its texture may change as it thaws. Let it come back to room temperature while still wrapped to reduce condensation on the coating.
Vitamins
B1
0.02mg · 2% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B2
0.01mg · 1% DV
Vitamin E
0.12mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
15mg · 2% DV
Manganese
0.05mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
7.2mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.8mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Orcik with white grapes is a traditional sweet from eastern Turkey. It is made by threading walnuts or hazelnuts and dipping them in a thickened mixture of white grape must and flour, then drying the coated strands. Recipes vary, and some versions use different nuts.
It has a concentrated grape sweetness and a chewy texture, with crunchy nuts in each bite. In Turkey, it is commonly sliced and served with tea, often as a winter treat or something to offer guests. Its nutritional profile is dominated by carbohydrates, while protein and fibre are comparatively modest. A small piece alongside unsweetened tea makes a satisfying snack without turning it into a large sugary portion.
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Low
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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
0.12g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 16:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (16:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.