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Carrot-based sugar-free confection
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Sugar-free cezerye (25 g) has 78 calories. That works out to 310 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.5 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 212.5 µg of Vitamin A covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 25 g
78
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
15.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
1.8g
· 2% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 75% · Protein 5% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% |
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) | 25 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 47 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 40 g | 124 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 155 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 186 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 233 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 248 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 310 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 372 kcal |
Calculated from 310 calories per 100 g.
Sugar-free cezerye is a Turkish carrot confection, usually made by cooking and thickening grated or puréed carrots. Recipes may add nuts such as walnuts or pistachios, and the pieces are often coated with coconut; sweetening ingredients vary.
Not necessarily. Carrots naturally contain sugars, and some recipes use dates, dried fruit, or other sweeteners even when they contain no added table sugar. Read the ingredients to see what gives a particular sugar-free cezerye its sweetness.
They may be able to, but sugar-free cezerye can still affect blood glucose. Carrots and any dates or dried fruit contribute carbohydrates, so the ingredients and portion matter; the sugar-free label alone does not make it glucose-neutral.
Cook carrots until soft, purée them, then stir the mixture over low heat until thick enough to hold its shape. Add chopped nuts if desired, form into pieces, and coat with coconut; avoid adding sugar if you want a no-added-sugar version.
Keep sugar-free cezerye in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate homemade pieces if they are moist, and let chilled pieces soften at room temperature before serving for a less firm texture.
Cezerye is a Turkish carrot confection particularly associated with Mersin in southern Türkiye. It is commonly sold in cut pieces or rolls, often with nuts and a coconut coating, and sugar-free versions adapt the traditional sweetening.
Coconut is commonly used to coat sugar-free cezerye because it gives the pieces a familiar finish and helps reduce sticking when they are handled. Some versions instead use chopped nuts or leave the carrot confection uncoated.
Yes, sugar-free cezerye can be frozen in an airtight container, with pieces separated so they do not stick together. Thaw it in the refrigerator or at room temperature; the texture may be softer after thawing.
Sugar-free cezerye is chewy because its cooked carrot mixture is concentrated until it becomes dense and holds together. If it is unusually hard, it may have been cooked or dried too long; a moist batch can feel stickier.
Tea and Turkish coffee are classic choices with sugar-free cezerye. Its sweet carrot flavor also pairs well with plain coffee or unsweetened tea, while serving small pieces alongside fresh fruit makes a lighter-tasting dessert plate.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
212.5µg · 24% DV
Biotin
0.75µg · 3% DV
B6
0.04mg · 2% DV
Vitamin K
2.5µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.08mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
105mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
20mg · 3% DV
Sodium
18mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 78 calories in 1 piece (small) (25 g):
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Sugar-free cezerye is a Turkish carrot confection associated especially with Mersin. It is made by cooking grated carrots down into a dense sweet, often with nuts and spices; sugar-free versions use another way to provide sweetness. Its flavour is gently sweet and aromatic, and its texture is soft and chewy, somewhere between a fruit paste and a firm jelly.
In Turkey, it is commonly offered in small pieces with tea or Turkish coffee, or served after a meal and to guests. The sugar-free label does not mean it is low in carbohydrates: it provides 62 g per 100 g, alongside fibre from the carrots. Enjoy a small piece when you want a sweet bite, perhaps with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.53g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 35:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (35:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.