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Translucent, soft-looking cubes of lokum are arranged on a plate, lightly dusted with powdered sugar and dotted with visible coarse salt crystals.

Salty Turkish Delight Calories

Traditional Turkish delight, starch and sugar base, with added salt

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

320kcal

GI

80high

POTASSIUM · 100 G

3mg

FIBER · 100 G

0.1g

Quick answer

2 piece (medium) of Salty Turkish Delight (40 g) has 128 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 32 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 80 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.

Salty Turkish Delight Nutrition Facts

Selected: 2 piece (medium) · 40 g

128

KCAL / 40G

Carbs

32g

· 12% DV

Protein

0.2g

· 0% DV

Fat

0.1g

· 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%

Salty Turkish Delight nutrition facts table · 2 piece (medium) (40 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories128 kcal
Total fat0.1 g0%
Saturated fat0.02 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium140 mg6%
Total carbohydrate32 g12%
Fiber0 g0%
Protein0.2 g0%

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 2 Pieces of Salty Turkish Delight?

ServingAmountCalories
2 piece (medium)40 g128 kcal
1 piece (small)20 g64 kcal
1 piece (thick)30 g96 kcal
1 serving (medium)50 g160 kcal
3 piece (large)60 g192 kcal
4 piece (large)80 g256 kcal
100 g100 g320 kcal
1 pack (whole)100 g320 kcal

Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Salty Turkish Delight

What is Salty Turkish Delight?

Salty Turkish Delight is a salted variation of lokum, a chewy sweet made with a starch-and-sugar base. Added salt gives it a savoury contrast, but it remains a sweet rather than a salt-only snack.

Does Salty Turkish Delight taste sweet or salty?

Salty Turkish Delight tastes both sweet and salty, with the sweetness of lokum still present. The added salt provides a contrasting flavour; how noticeable that saltiness is can vary between products.

How is Salty Turkish Delight different from regular Turkish delight?

Salty Turkish Delight differs from regular Turkish delight mainly because salt is added to its starch-and-sugar base. That gives it a saltier flavour contrast while keeping the familiar soft, chewy lokum texture.

What is Salty Turkish Delight made of?

Salty Turkish Delight is based on starch, sugar and added salt. A particular version may include other flavourings or ingredients, but salt does not replace the sugar and starch that form the sweet’s base.

How is Salty Turkish Delight made?

Salty Turkish Delight is made by adding salt to a lokum mixture based on starch and sugar. The mixture is cooked until thick, then cooled so it can set before being cut into pieces.

Is Salty Turkish Delight sugar-free?

No, Salty Turkish Delight is not sugar-free. Its salty flavour comes from added salt, while its base still contains sugar and starch.

Why is salt added to Salty Turkish Delight?

Salt is added to Salty Turkish Delight to create a contrast with the sweet lokum base. It changes the flavour balance, but does not turn the confection into a savoury food or remove its sweetness.

How do you serve Salty Turkish Delight?

Serve Salty Turkish Delight in small pieces, on its own or alongside tea or Turkish coffee. A simple serving lets you notice the contrast between its sweet base and salty flavour.

How should you store Salty Turkish Delight?

Keep Salty Turkish Delight in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Protect it from moisture and direct sunlight to help preserve its texture; a dry cupboard is generally more suitable than the refrigerator.

Can people with diabetes eat Salty Turkish Delight?

People with diabetes should be cautious with Salty Turkish Delight: despite its salty flavour, it contains sugar and starch and can raise blood glucose. The appropriate portion depends on an individual care plan, so ask your doctor or dietitian.

Salty Turkish Delight Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B1

0mg · 0% DV

B2

0mg · 0% DV

B6

0mg · 0% DV

Vitamin C

0.08mg · 0% DV

Minerals

Sodium

140mg · 6% DV

Copper

0mg · 0% DV

Iron

0.04mg · 0% DV

Zinc

0.02mg · 0% DV

Potassium ⭐

1.2mg · 0% DV

Salty Turkish Delight Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

80
High
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

25.6
High

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Salty Turkish Delight

To burn the 128 calories in 2 piece (medium) (40 g):

🚶

32min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

13min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

17min

Cycling

🏊

15min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Salty Turkish Delight?

Salty Turkish Delight is a less common take on Turkish lokum, the chewy confection associated with Turkey. It keeps the traditional starch-and-sugar base, with salt added to give the sweetness a savoury edge; the texture is typically soft and pleasantly chewy.

In Turkey, lokum is often offered with Turkish coffee or tea and served to guests, and this version can be enjoyed in much the same way. Outside Turkey, it also works as a small sweet alongside coffee or tea. Its nutritional character is mostly carbohydrate, with very little protein, fat or fibre. A modest piece with an unsweetened drink lets its sweet-salty contrast come through without making the serving feel too rich.

How Nutritious Is Salty Turkish Delight?

Nutrient density

Low

10/ 100

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

9/ 100

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 Salty Turkish Delight 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 Salty Turkish Delight Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Salty Turkish Delight Good For?

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

Salty Turkish Delight Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.02g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.02g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.01g

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.