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Energy-dense, traditional sweet made from walnuts and grape must
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut Sucuk (Homemade) (40 g) has 148 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 24 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 4.8 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
148
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
24g
· 9% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
4.8g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 8% · Fat 29%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.8 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3 g | 6% |
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) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 25 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 278 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 296 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Homemade walnut sucuk is a traditional sweet made by threading walnuts on a string, coating them in thickened grape must or syrup, and drying them. It is chewy, shaped like a sausage, and contains no meat despite the name.
Homemade walnut sucuk is made by dipping threaded walnuts into grape must thickened with flour or starch, then letting the coating dry. Repeated dips build a thicker layer; hang the strings in a well-ventilated place until the coating is no longer wet.
They are closely related but not always identical sweets. Both usually have nuts threaded on a string and coated in thickened grape juice; churchkhela is Georgian, while homemade walnut sucuk is associated with Turkish regional traditions and may use different ingredients or methods.
Homemade walnut sucuk contains no meat; “sucuk” describes its long, sausage-like shape. Its main ingredients are walnuts and a sweet grape-based coating, so it is a confection rather than a meat product.
Store homemade walnut sucuk in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight. If your kitchen is warm or humid, refrigerate it in a sealed container and let it come to room temperature before serving for a softer texture.
Homemade walnut sucuk can keep for a few weeks when fully dried and stored in a clean, airtight container in a cool, dry place. Its shelf life is shorter if the coating remains moist; discard it if you see mold or notice an unusual smell.
Yes, homemade walnut sucuk can be frozen. Wrap pieces separately or place parchment between them in an airtight container, then thaw in the refrigerator; slow thawing helps limit condensation that can make the coating sticky.
Homemade walnut sucuk is usually sticky because its grape coating has not dried fully or it has absorbed moisture during storage. Leave it somewhere cool and well ventilated to dry further, and keep finished pieces in an airtight container.
Homemade walnut sucuk offers walnuts, but its grape-based coating makes it a sweet, energy-dense treat. It can fit as an occasional dessert; a smaller piece is a practical choice if you are watching your added-sugar intake.
Homemade walnut sucuk is usually sliced into bite-sized pieces and served as a dessert or snack, often with tea or coffee. Use a sharp knife to cut through the firm coating without pulling the walnuts off the string.
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Phosphorus
48mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
22mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
128mg · 4% DV
Sodium
4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Homemade walnut sucuk is a traditional Turkish sweet, not a meat sausage. Whole walnuts are threaded onto a string, dipped in a thickened grape-must or grape-molasses mixture, then dried until the coating becomes chewy. It is made in different parts of Anatolia, with local variations in the coating and its sweetness.
The outside is sweet and pleasantly chewy, while the walnuts give each slice a rich, crunchy centre. In Turkey it is commonly cut into pieces and served with tea as a snack, particularly in cooler months; it also travels well as a compact treat. It is energy-dense, with most of its carbohydrate coming from the grape coating and some fat, fibre and protein from the walnuts. A small slice with unsweetened tea makes a satisfying 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.
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 2
Minimally 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
0.48g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.88g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.4g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.2:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.2:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.