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Traditional walnut and pomegranate confection
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut pomegranate sausage (35 g) has 115 calories. That works out to 330 calories per 100 g. It contains 23.5 g of carbs, 1.6 g of protein, 2.3 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Manganese covers 14% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
115
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
23.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
1.6g
· 3% DV
Fat
2.3g
· 3% 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 78% · Protein 5% · Fat 17%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.3 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 23.5 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.6 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 (medium) | 35 g | 115 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 20 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 132 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 50 g | 165 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 70 g | 231 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 80 g | 264 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 330 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 100 g | 330 kcal |
Calculated from 330 calories per 100 g.
Walnut pomegranate sausage is a Turkish sweet made by coating a string of walnuts in a thick pomegranate mixture and drying it. Despite its sausage-like shape and name, it is a chewy confection, not a meat product.
Walnuts are threaded onto a string, dipped repeatedly in a thick pomegranate-based coating, then hung to dry. Starch or flour may be added to thicken the coating, and recipes vary in sweetness and how thickly the walnuts are covered.
They are similar string-shaped walnut sweets, but they are not necessarily the same confection. Churchkhela is commonly coated with thickened grape must, while walnut pomegranate sausage uses a pomegranate-based coating.
Walnut pomegranate sausage tastes fruity and sweet-tart, with a rich, slightly bitter edge from the walnuts. The pomegranate coating gives it a different flavor from versions made with grape molasses.
Slice walnut pomegranate sausage into bite-sized pieces and eat it as a sweet snack or dessert. It is also served with tea or coffee; its chewy coating and rich walnuts pair well with unsweetened drinks.
Recipes can use pomegranate juice, a concentrated pomegranate mixture, or another thickened pomegranate base. The exact coating varies by maker, so the confection can range from mildly fruity to sharply tart.
Walnut pomegranate sausage gets its long shape from walnuts threaded in a row and covered with the pomegranate mixture. It is dried as a strand and later sliced, which also makes it easy to portion and serve.
Keep walnut pomegranate sausage sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Moisture can make its coating sticky, while leaving it exposed to air can dry it out; refrigerate it in a closed container in a hot, humid climate.
Yes, walnut pomegranate sausage can be frozen in a tightly sealed, freezer-safe package. Thaw it while still wrapped to limit condensation on the coating, then let it return to room temperature before serving.
Walnut pomegranate sausage provides walnuts, but its pomegranate coating may also contain added sugar, making it a sweet treat rather than a low-sugar snack. Enjoying a small piece alongside less-sweet foods is a practical way to balance its richness.
Vitamins
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.74µg · 2% DV
Folate
8.4µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.32mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
44mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
88mg · 3% DV
Sodium
4.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Walnut pomegranate sausage is a traditional Turkish confection, not a meat sausage: walnuts are threaded onto a string, coated in thickened pomegranate juice and dried into a chewy roll. Its sweet-tart fruit coating contrasts with the rich, crunchy nuts. It is cut into slices and enjoyed as a small sweet, often with tea in Turkey; elsewhere, it makes an easy-to-share taste of Turkish confectionery.
It is carbohydrate-rich, with 67 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, while the walnuts bring a nutty richness. The flavour is concentrated, so a thin slice is often enough; serve it with unsweetened tea or coffee for a simple pairing.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
✓ 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
0.23g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.37g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.49g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.