Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Traditional quince-based Turkish delight, high in sugar
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 piece (medium) of Osmaneli quince delight (40 g) has 138 calories. That works out to 345 calories per 100 g. It contains 34 g of carbs, 0.1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 72 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 40 g
138
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
34g
· 12% DV
Protein
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 138 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 7.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 34 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| 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.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece (medium) | 40 g | 138 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 69 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 173 kcal |
| 3 piece (large) | 60 g | 207 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 259 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 80 g | 276 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 345 kcal |
| 5 piece (jumbo) | 100 g | 345 kcal |
Calculated from 345 calories per 100 g.
Osmaneli quince delight is a Turkish lokum made with quince and associated with Osmaneli, a town in Bilecik province. Its fruit-based flavor distinguishes it from plain lokum, which is usually flavored with ingredients such as rose or mastic.
Osmaneli quince delight is made by cooking quince with sugar and thickening the mixture until it reaches a set, chewy consistency. Recipes vary, but the mixture is typically cooled in a tray, cut into pieces, and coated to keep the pieces from sticking.
Osmaneli quince delight is a type of Turkish delight, not a separate category of sweet. Its defining difference is the quince used for its flavor, while many other lokum varieties rely on rose, citrus, mastic, nuts, or other flavorings.
Osmaneli quince delight has a quince flavor, but its texture is typically softer and more elastic than quince paste. The exact flavor and firmness vary by recipe, so it may taste more like a fruit-scented lokum than a dense fruit jelly.
Yes, you can make Osmaneli quince delight at home with quince, sugar, and ingredients that help the mixture set. The key is to cook it until sufficiently thick, then let it cool completely before cutting; otherwise, the pieces may remain sticky or lose their shape.
Store Osmaneli quince delight in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Moisture can make the pieces sticky, while heat can soften them; refrigeration is usually unnecessary and may affect their texture.
Osmaneli quince delight comes from Osmaneli in Bilecik province, northwestern Turkey. The town is known for quince, and this regional lokum uses the fruit’s distinctive flavor, making it a local specialty as well as a popular gift.
Osmaneli quince delight can become sticky when exposed to humidity, stored while still warm, or kept in a container that lets moisture in. Let freshly made pieces cool fully, and store them dry and airtight with a light coating to prevent sticking.
Yes, Osmaneli quince delight is often served as a small sweet alongside Turkish coffee or tea. Its fruit flavor makes it a regional alternative to more familiar rose-flavored lokum, and small pieces are usually enough with a drink.
Traditional Osmaneli quince delight is defined by its quince flavor and does not have to contain nuts. Some makers may offer variations or coatings, so the ingredients can differ between products; check the specific package if nut exposure matters to you.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.6mg · 1% DV
Vitamin K
0.6µg · 1% DV
B6
0.01mg · 1% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.02mg · 1% DV
Potassium ⭐
22mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
2mg · 0% DV
Sodium
7.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 138 calories in 2 piece (medium) (40 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Osmaneli quince delight is a traditional Turkish lokum associated with Osmaneli, a town in Bilecik province. It is made with quince, cooked into a soft, set confection; its fruit-based flavour distinguishes it from plainer, rose- or citrus-flavoured lokum.
The texture is tender and slightly chewy, with a sweet, fragrant quince taste. In Turkey it is commonly served with tea, offered to guests or given as a small regional gift. It is mostly carbohydrate and high in sugar, with very little protein or fat, so a small piece can be satisfying. Pair it with unsweetened tea, or serve it alongside fresh fruit for a lighter sweet course.
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
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.