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Almond-based, small size, crisp outside, soft inside, traditional Turkish sweet
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Small Acıbadem Cookie (15 g) has 65 calories. That works out to 430 calories per 100 g. It contains 9 g of carbs, 1.5 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 0 mg of Copper covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 15 g
65
KCAL / 15G
Carbs
9g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.5g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.4g
· 3% 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 57% · Protein 9% · Fat 34%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.27 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% |
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 (small) | 15 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 25 g | 108 kcal |
| 2 piece (small) | 30 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 172 kcal |
| 3 piece (small) | 45 g | 194 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 258 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 387 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 430 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 150 g | 645 kcal |
Calculated from 430 calories per 100 g.
A Small Acıbadem Cookie is a traditional Turkish almond cookie, usually made with ground almonds, egg whites and sugar. It has a crisp exterior and a softer centre, with a distinctive almond flavour.
No, a Small Acıbadem Cookie is not the same as a French macaron. Both may contain almonds, but Acıbadem is a traditional Turkish cookie, typically served as a single piece rather than a filled sandwich.
The name comes from acıbadem, the Turkish term associated with bitter almond, a traditional flavouring in this cookie. Recipes may use bitter almonds or their flavouring alongside sweet almonds.
A Small Acıbadem Cookie cracks as its surface sets and dries before the softer centre finishes expanding in the oven. Those characteristic cracks are normal and do not necessarily mean the cookies have been overbaked.
To make a Small Acıbadem Cookie, combine ground almonds, sugar and egg whites, shape the mixture into small portions and bake until the outside is set. Avoid overbaking if you want the centre to stay soft.
Sometimes. Traditional recipes may use bitter almonds or bitter-almond flavouring for the cookie's characteristic taste, while other versions rely on sweet almonds. The exact flavour and ingredients vary between recipes and bakeries.
Serve a Small Acıbadem Cookie with tea or coffee as a small sweet treat. In Turkey, it is often offered to guests alongside tea; its crisp outside and soft centre make it enjoyable on its own.
Keep a Small Acıbadem Cookie in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Exposure to moisture can soften its crisp exterior, so avoid leaving the cookies uncovered or storing them beside damp foods.
Yes, you can freeze a Small Acıbadem Cookie in an airtight, freezer-safe container. Thaw it before serving; a brief warming in the oven can help restore some of its crisp exterior.
People with diabetes can include a Small Acıbadem Cookie, but its sugar and carbohydrate content can affect blood glucose. Portion size matters; follow your clinician's or dietitian's advice if you have an individual meal plan.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.53mg · 4% DV
B2
0.02mg · 2% DV
Biotin
0.45µg · 2% DV
B5
0.05mg · 1% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Phosphorus
18mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
9mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
27mg · 1% DV
Sodium
4.5mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 65 calories in 1 piece (small) (15 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Small Acıbadem Cookie is a traditional Turkish almond sweet, typically made with almonds, sugar and egg whites. It bakes to a lightly crisp exterior with a soft, chewy centre, and has a fragrant, distinctly nutty flavour.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered with tea, served to guests or picked up from a bakery as a small treat. Its sweetness pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee. Almonds and egg whites contribute some protein, but the cookie is chiefly a sweet, carbohydrate-rich bite: it contains 60 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Since one small piece is a modest serving, enjoying it on its own with a drink is an easy way to keep the portion in check.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.27g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.43g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 38:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (38:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.