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Traditional sweet made with walnuts and grape molasses or syrup
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut sweet sucuk (40 g) has 156 calories. That works out to 390 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.8 g of carbs, 2.9 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 1.5 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 16% 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
156
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
24.8g
· 9% DV
Protein
2.9g
· 6% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.5g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 7% · Fat 31%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.48 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.9 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 | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 10 g | 39 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 15 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 30 g | 117 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 234 kcal |
| 1 serving (double) | 80 g | 312 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 120 g | 468 kcal |
Calculated from 390 calories per 100 g.
Walnut sweet sucuk is a traditional sweet made by coating walnuts, often threaded on a string, in a thick grape-molasses or grape-syrup mixture and drying them. Its long, sausage-like shape explains the name; it is not a meat product.
Walnut sweet sucuk is made by threading walnuts, dipping them in a thickened grape mixture, and letting the coating dry. Recipes vary: some use grape molasses, while others use grape juice thickened with starch, so sweetness and texture differ.
They are closely related, but walnut sweet sucuk is the Turkish name for a similar walnut-and-grape sweet, while churchkhela is associated especially with Georgian cuisine. Both are commonly made by coating threaded nuts in thickened grape juice and drying them.
Walnut sweet sucuk is usually sliced crosswise and eaten as a sweet snack, often alongside tea or coffee. Cut it into thin pieces with a clean knife; the sticky grape coating can cling to the blade and make thick slices difficult.
Store walnut sweet sucuk in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, sealed in an airtight container. Moisture can make the coating sticky and encourage mold, so keep it dry after opening and follow any storage instructions on its package.
Walnut sweet sucuk can keep for a while when it is properly dried and stored airtight in a cool, dry place, but shelf life varies by recipe and packaging. Discard it if you see mold or notice an unusual smell or rancid walnut taste.
Yes, walnut sweet sucuk can be frozen if wrapped airtight to protect it from moisture and freezer odors. Thaw it while still wrapped to limit condensation on the coating; freezing and thawing may change its texture slightly.
A white film on walnut sweet sucuk may be crystallized sugar from the grape coating, which can appear as the sweet dries. Fuzzy growth, unusual spots, or a musty smell may indicate mold instead; discard the product if you are unsure.
Walnut sweet sucuk provides walnuts, but its grape-molasses or syrup coating also makes it a concentrated sweet. It can fit as an occasional small snack, but it is not a substitute for fresh fruit or an unsweetened everyday snack.
People with diabetes should account for walnut sweet sucuk as a sweet containing carbohydrates from its grape coating, which can raise blood glucose. The suitable portion depends on the individual meal plan and medication, so ask your diabetes care professional for personal guidance.
Vitamins
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
B6
0.05mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Manganese
0.28mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
34mg · 5% DV
Magnesium
17mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Sodium
3.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Walnut sweet sucuk is a traditional Turkish confection made by threading whole walnuts onto a string, coating them in a thick grape-molasses mixture and drying them. It is especially associated with Anatolia, and the coating’s thickness and texture can vary from place to place.
The outside is chewy and slightly sticky, while the walnuts give each slice a firm crunch. In Turkey, it is sliced and served with tea, offered to guests, or kept as a satisfying snack in colder months. Grape molasses makes it rich in carbohydrates and energy, while walnuts contribute fat, some protein and fibre. A small slice with unsweetened tea is an easy way to enjoy it without making it the centre of a snack.
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
— 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
1g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 9:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (9:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.