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Traditional Turkish beverage made from wild pistachio (menengic) and sugar
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Sweet Menengic Coffee (80 g) has 176 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 25.6 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 80 g
176
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
25.6g
· 9% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 57% · Protein 4% · Fat 39%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 176 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.28 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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 cup (medium) | 80 g | 176 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 50 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 176 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 220 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 264 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 cup (jumbo) | 200 g | 440 kcal |
Calculated from 220 calories per 100 g.
No, traditional sweet menengic coffee is naturally caffeine-free because it is made from roasted menengic fruit, not coffee beans. Check the ingredients if you buy a blend, since some products may include regular coffee.
Sweet menengic coffee is made with roasted and ground menengic fruit, the fruit of a wild pistachio relative, plus sugar. It is a traditional Turkish drink, not a coffee-bean brew.
To make sweet menengic coffee, stir the mixture into water or milk in a small pot and heat it gently until it rises. Pour it into cups before it boils over; simmering slowly helps develop its aroma.
No, sweet menengic coffee has a milder, roasted, nutty taste rather than the deep, bitter flavor of regular coffee. The added sugar makes it sweeter, while using milk gives it a rounder, creamier texture.
Yes, sweet menengic coffee can be prepared with milk instead of water. Milk makes the drink creamier and softens the roasted flavor; prepare it gently in a small pot so it does not boil over.
No, sweet menengic coffee is made from menengic fruit, while Turkish coffee is made from finely ground coffee beans. Traditional menengic coffee is caffeine-free and has a nutty flavor, unlike the stronger, caffeinated Turkish brew.
Sweet menengic coffee can leave fine sediment because the ground fruit remains in the drink rather than dissolving completely. Let the grounds settle before sipping, or strain the drink during preparation for a smoother cup.
Yes, you can reduce or omit the added sugar when preparing sweet menengic coffee. The roasted menengic flavor will be more noticeable, and you can adjust the sweetness to your taste instead of adding the full amount at once.
Store sweet menengic coffee mix in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. Keeping moisture out helps prevent clumping and preserve its aroma; make each prepared cup fresh rather than storing it for later.
Sweet menengic coffee comes from southeastern Turkey, where menengic fruit has long been used to make a local coffee-style drink. It is especially associated with the region’s traditional home cooking and hospitality.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.12mg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Biotin
0.96µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Manganese
0.18mg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
50mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
28mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sweet menengic coffee is a traditional drink from southeastern Turkey, made by roasting and grinding the berries of the wild pistachio tree, also known as terebinth. Despite its name, it is not made from coffee beans; sugar is added to this sweetened version.
It has a nutty, gently resinous flavour and a smooth, creamy texture when simmered with milk, though it can also be made with water. In Turkey it is often served in a small cup after a meal or to welcome guests, with water on the side. The fruit contributes some fat, while the added sugar makes it a source of carbohydrates. For a lighter cup, use less sugar or prepare it with water.
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.
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
— 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
1.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.08g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.16g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.