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Traditional spiced walnut cookie
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut kombe cookie (35 g) has 164 calories. That works out to 468 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.9 g of carbs, 2.5 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 12% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
164
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
19.9g
· 7% DV
Protein
2.5g
· 5% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 48% · Protein 6% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 164 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.87 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.07 g | |
| Sodium | 91 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% |
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 (medium) | 35 g | 164 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 18 g | 84 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 94 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 281 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 421 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 468 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 491 kcal |
Calculated from 468 calories per 100 g.
A walnut kombe cookie is a traditional molded cookie associated with Hatay and nearby parts of southern Turkey. It is made with walnuts and warming spices, though recipes vary on whether the walnuts go into the dough or form a filling.
A walnut kombe cookie may be flavored with cinnamon, mahleb, cloves, allspice, or nutmeg. There is no single fixed spice blend across family recipes, so the aroma and intensity can differ from one batch to another.
A walnut kombe cookie is typically a spiced, molded cookie from southern Turkey, while maamoul is a Levantine filled pastry commonly made with semolina and date, nut, or fig filling. Both may be molded, but their doughs and regional traditions differ.
To make a walnut kombe cookie, mix a dough with flour, fat, sugar, walnuts, and spices, then shape it in a kombe mold and bake. Some recipes mix the walnuts into the dough; others use them as a filling.
A mold gives a walnut kombe cookie its recognizable pattern and helps shape the dough evenly. If you do not have one, form small rounds by hand and press a simple pattern into the top with a fork.
Either method is used for walnut kombe cookies. Some recipes fold chopped walnuts into the spiced dough, while others enclose a walnut mixture inside; the choice depends on the local or family version.
Store walnut kombe cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keep them away from heat and moisture; the walnuts’ natural oils can lose freshness faster in warm conditions.
Yes, walnut kombe cookies can be frozen once fully cooled. Pack them airtight to protect them from freezer odors, then thaw at room temperature before serving so the cookies do not collect condensation while still cold.
Walnut kombe cookies are commonly served with black tea, especially as a sweet bite for guests or during festive gatherings. Coffee also pairs well with their spiced, nutty flavor.
Yes, walnut kombe cookie dough can be made ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator until you are ready to shape it. Let it soften enough to handle, then mold and bake; very cold dough may crack during shaping.
Vitamins
B1
0.08mg · 7% DV
Biotin
1.4µg · 5% DV
B3
0.56mg · 4% DV
Folate
13.3µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.27mg · 12% DV
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Selenium
4.2µg · 8% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Sodium
91mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
58mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 164 calories in 1 piece (medium) (35 g):
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Walnut kombe cookie belongs to the traditional kombe baking of southern Turkey, especially Hatay and nearby areas. It is made with a warmly spiced dough and walnuts, often shaped in a patterned wooden mould; recipes and spice blends vary from household to household.
The outside is pleasantly crisp, while the walnut centre gives it a richer, softer bite. In its home region, it is commonly served with tea and shared during holidays or visits, and it also works as an occasional sweet snack elsewhere. It is energy-dense, with 468 calories per 100 g, so a medium piece makes a satisfying portion. Pair it with plain tea or coffee rather than another sweet.
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
2.87g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.59g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 29.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (29.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.