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A soft, chewy confection made primarily from sugar and starch, prepared in a rolled form.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Rolled Turkish delight (25 g) has 88 calories. That works out to 350 calories per 100 g. It contains 20 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 0.4 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 75 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
88
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
20g
· 7% DV
Protein
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.4g
· 1% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 92% · Protein 2% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% |
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) | 25 g | 88 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 53 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 140 kcal |
| 3 piece (medium) | 75 g | 263 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 350 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 560 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 200 g | 700 kcal |
Calculated from 350 calories per 100 g.
Rolled Turkish delight is a soft, chewy confection made by spreading a cooked sugar-and-starch mixture into a sheet and rolling it, often around nuts. It is cut into slices, so the filling can show in each piece.
Rolled Turkish delight is made by cooking a sugar-and-starch mixture until it reaches a thick, chewy consistency. The mixture is spread into a thin layer, topped with a filling if desired, rolled up, allowed to set, and sliced.
Rolled Turkish delight is often filled with pistachios, though recipes may use hazelnuts or other nuts. Rosewater and other flavorings can season the confection, while coconut or starch is sometimes used on the outside to limit sticking.
No. Rolled Turkish delight uses a similar chewy confection base, but it is shaped into a roll and may have a visible filling or layered center. Regular Turkish delight is more often cut into individual cubes or pieces.
Turkish delight is rolled to enclose a filling, such as pistachios, and create a layered cross-section when sliced. The shape also makes it easy to cut into small portions for serving.
Store rolled Turkish delight in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Moisture can make the pieces sticky, while exposure to air can dry them out; follow the package directions for a wrapped product.
Usually, rolled Turkish delight does not need refrigeration; a sealed container in a cool, dry cupboard is generally suitable. Refrigeration can make the confection firmer and may introduce moisture when it is brought back to room temperature.
Keep rolled Turkish delight dry and separate the pieces with parchment or food-safe wrappers if they touch. A light dusting of starch or coconut can also reduce sticking, but too much coating may mask the flavor.
Rolled Turkish delight is served sliced into bite-size rounds, often with Turkish coffee or tea. A small plate and a sharp knife help keep the soft center intact, especially when the roll contains nuts.
Yes, rolled Turkish delight can be made at home, but the cooked mixture must stay pliable enough to roll. Spread it evenly, add the filling before it firms completely, then roll it carefully and let it set before slicing.
Vitamins
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Biotin
0.05µg · 0% DV
B3
0.03mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Phosphorus
3mg · 0% DV
Iron
0.08mg · 0% DV
Sodium
5mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
6.25mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 88 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Rolled Turkish delight is a rolled form of lokum, the Turkish confection traditionally made by setting sugar and starch into a soft, chewy sweet. The sheet may be wrapped around a filling such as pistachios or walnuts, though recipes and fillings vary. Lokum has long been served as a small treat for guests and on special occasions in Turkey.
Its texture is yielding and chewy, with a pronounced sweetness. In Turkey it is commonly offered with Turkish coffee or tea; elsewhere, it also makes an easy after-dinner sweet or a small gift. It is mostly carbohydrate, with little protein, so a modest piece is often plenty. Serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance the 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
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ 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
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.