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Pestil triangle with pistachio Calories
Energy-dense traditional fruit leather sweet with pistachio
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Pestil triangle with pistachio (35 g) has 128 calories. That works out to 365 calories per 100 g. It contains 25 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 2.5 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Pestil triangle with pistachio Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
128
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
25g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
2.5g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 76% · Protein 7% · Fat 17%
Pestil triangle with pistachio nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (35 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 128 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.5 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
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 1 Medium Pestil triangle with pistachio?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 35 g | 128 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 18 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 73 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 183 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 219 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 329 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 365 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 383 kcal |
Calculated from 365 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pestil triangle with pistachio
What does a pestil triangle with pistachio taste like?
A pestil triangle with pistachio tastes fruity and sweet, with a chewy outer layer and a nutty, slightly crunchy centre. The exact flavour depends on the fruit used for the pestil—often grape or mulberry—and on how sweet the batch is.
Is a pestil triangle with pistachio the same as Turkish delight?
No, a pestil triangle with pistachio is not Turkish delight. Its outer layer is dried fruit leather folded around pistachios, while Turkish delight is a soft, gel-like confection; their textures and preparation methods are quite different.
How is a pestil triangle with pistachio made?
A pestil triangle with pistachio is made by drying fruit pulp into thin sheets, cutting the sheets into pieces, adding pistachios, and folding each piece into a triangle. The fruit base and any added sweetener vary between recipes and makers.
Which fruit is used in a pestil triangle with pistachio?
A pestil triangle with pistachio is usually wrapped in pestil made from grape or mulberry, though other fruit bases can be used. The product name does not identify the outer fruit, so the ingredient list is the best way to find out which one it contains.
How is a pestil triangle with pistachio different from Turkish cevizli sucuk?
A pestil triangle with pistachio has nuts enclosed in a folded piece of fruit leather. Turkish cevizli sucuk is made by coating a line of walnuts in thickened fruit mixture and drying it, so it is longer and has a different nut-to-fruit arrangement.
How do you serve a pestil triangle with pistachio?
Serve a pestil triangle with pistachio as a small sweet alongside tea or coffee, or add it to a Turkish-style dried-fruit and nut platter. Its concentrated sweetness makes it easy to enjoy in a small piece without needing another dessert.
How should you store a pestil triangle with pistachio after opening?
Keep a pestil triangle with pistachio in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place after opening. Protecting it from moisture helps prevent stickiness and spoilage; follow the package directions if the maker specifies refrigeration.
Can you make a pestil triangle with pistachio at home?
Yes, you can make a pestil triangle with pistachio at home if you can prepare or buy thin fruit leather. Add pistachios to small pieces and fold them into triangles; gently softening brittle pestil first can make folding easier.
Is a pestil triangle with pistachio suitable for someone with diabetes?
A pestil triangle with pistachio can raise blood glucose because its fruit-leather wrapper is a concentrated sweet food. The effect and suitable portion vary with an individual’s meal plan, so people managing diabetes should discuss it with their clinician or dietitian.
Can eating a pestil triangle with pistachio lead to weight gain?
Eating a pestil triangle with pistachio frequently or in large portions can contribute to weight gain, as with other energy-dense sweets. Having a piece occasionally in place of another dessert is a practical way to enjoy it without adding an extra treat.
Pestil triangle with pistachio Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B3
0.42mg · 3% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
38mg · 5% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
15mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
100mg · 3% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
Pestil triangle with pistachio Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Pestil triangle with pistachio
To burn the 128 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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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 Pestil triangle with pistachio?
Pestil triangle with pistachio is a traditional sweet made by folding dried fruit pulp into a small triangle around pistachios. The thin, pliable fruit leather—often made from mulberries or grapes—is associated with southeastern Turkey, where pistachios are a familiar filling.
Its outside is chewy and fruity, while the nuts add a toasted crunch and richness. In Turkey it is commonly offered with tea or served as a small sweet for guests; elsewhere, it works well alongside coffee or as a portable treat. Concentrated fruit sugars and pistachios make it energy-dense: it provides 365 kcal per 100 g. A modest piece is satisfying, especially with unsweetened tea or coffee rather than another sweet.
How Nutritious Is Pestil triangle with pistachio?
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 Pestil triangle with pistachio 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 Pestil triangle with pistachio Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Pestil triangle with pistachio Good For?
Vegan
— Not 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
Pestil triangle with pistachio Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.09g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 51:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (51:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.