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Turkish delight with peanut butter: Traditional Turkish delight filled with peanut butter, high in sugar and fat.
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
3 piece (medium) of Turkish delight with peanut butter (45 g) has 185 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 30.2 g of carbs, 2.8 g of protein, 6.5 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Turkish delight with peanut butter is a filled variation of lokum, the soft confection traditionally made with sugar and starch in Turkey. Its translucent, chewy outer layer surrounds a creamy peanut-butter centre, bringing a roasted, savoury note to an otherwise very sweet bite. Pieces are often cut into small squares and lightly dusted so they are easier to handle.
In Turkey, lokum is commonly offered with coffee or tea and brought out for guests, holidays and celebrations. This version is rich in sugar and fat, so it is best treated as a small sweet rather than a substantial snack. Pair a piece or two with unsweetened tea or strong coffee to balance its sweetness.
Selected: 100 g
410
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
67g
· 24% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
14.5g
· 19% DV
Fiber
2.7g
· 10% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 6% · Fat 31%
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.6mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2µg · 7% DV
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.9mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
62mg · 9% DV
Magnesium
32mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 410 calories in 100 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.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 210:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (210:1).
Turkish delight with peanut butter is a starch-and-sugar confection filled or layered with peanut butter. Recipes may also use lemon juice or flavorings, and the pieces are often dusted with powdered sugar to keep them from sticking together.
Turkish delight with peanut butter combines a chewy, sweet outer layer with a creamy, nutty filling. The peanut butter makes it richer than plain Turkish delight, so it is commonly served in small pieces rather than eaten like a soft spread.
Store Turkish delight with peanut butter in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Separate the pieces with parchment if they stick; heat and humidity can soften the confection, while leaving it uncovered can make it dry out.
Packaged Turkish delight with peanut butter keeps according to the date and storage instructions on its package. Homemade pieces have a shorter keeping time, so store them airtight in a cool, dry place and use them while their texture and smell remain fresh.
Yes, Turkish delight with peanut butter can be frozen, although thawing may make it softer or stickier. Put the pieces in an airtight container with parchment between layers, then thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Turkish delight with peanut butter pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee, which balances its sweetness. Serve bite-sized pieces on a small plate, and avoid adding other very sweet desserts if you want the peanut filling to stand out.
Turkish delight with peanut butter can turn sticky when it absorbs moisture or gets warm. Keep it away from humid conditions and temperature changes, and store it in a tightly closed container; condensation can form if a cold container is opened in warm air.
Yes, you can make Turkish delight with peanut butter at home by cooking a sugar-and-starch base, cooling it, and adding peanut butter as a filling or layer. Let it set fully before cutting, then dust the pieces so they are easier to handle.
Turkish delight with peanut butter is made with sugar and can raise blood glucose. Anyone managing diabetes should account for it in their eating plan and ask their doctor or dietitian how it fits their individual treatment and meal schedule.
No, Turkish delight with peanut butter generally does not need refrigeration; an airtight container in a cool, dry place is better for keeping its texture. Refrigeration can introduce moisture and make the pieces firmer or stickier when brought back to room temperature.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.