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Turkish anise spirit, mixed with water, alcoholic, traditional
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
100 g of Yeni Rakı (mixed with water) has 120 calories. It contains 2.5 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
120
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
2.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
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 serving (medium) | 75 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 35 g | 42 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 60 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 180 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 200 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 350 g | 420 kcal |
Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.
Yeni Rakı mixed with water is usually sipped slowly, often alongside meze. Pour the rakı first and add cold water to reveal its anise aroma; serve it with water on the side, too.
Yeni Rakı mixed with water turns cloudy because water causes anise oils that dissolve in alcohol to disperse into tiny droplets. This natural milky appearance is often called the louche effect and does not mean the drink has spoiled.
There is no single required ratio for Yeni Rakı mixed with water; adding more water makes the drink milder in taste and brings out the anise. Start with a small amount, taste it, and adjust to preference.
Add water before ice when serving Yeni Rakı mixed with water. Pouring water over the rakı produces the cloudy appearance, while adding ice afterward chills the drink without dropping ice directly into the rakı and muting its aroma.
Yeni Rakı mixed with water is traditionally paired with meze, seafood, white cheese, and melon. The anise flavor suits savory small dishes, and serving plain water alongside it is a common part of the meal.
Yeni Rakı mixed with water is a Turkish rakı made with anise, while ouzo is a Greek anise spirit with its own production traditions and flavor profile. Both can turn cloudy with water, but they are distinct drinks, not interchangeable names.
Yeni Rakı is a Turkish anise spirit made from grape-derived alcohol and anise. When mixed with water, its anise oils create the familiar cloudy appearance and aromatic taste.
Yes, adding water to Yeni Rakı lowers the alcohol concentration in each sip, but it does not remove the alcohol already in the glass. The total alcohol consumed is still determined by how much rakı was poured.
It is better to mix Yeni Rakı with water just before serving. A premixed glass can lose its chill and fresh aroma while standing; keep the original bottle closed and away from heat and direct sunlight.
Yes, Yeni Rakı mixed with water can cause a hangover because it still contains alcohol. Water changes the drink’s strength per sip but does not cancel alcohol’s effects; drinking slowly and avoiding excess reduces risk.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.01mg · 1% DV
Manganese
0.01mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
1mg · 0% DV
Calcium
2mg · 0% DV
Sodium
2mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
1mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 120 calories in 100 g:
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Yeni Rakı mixed with water is Turkey’s anise-flavoured spirit served diluted with water. Adding water turns the clear drink a cloudy, milky white, while its distinctive liquorice-like aroma and sharp anise taste become gentler on the palate. It is traditionally sipped rather than treated as a quick shot.
In Turkey, it often accompanies a leisurely table of meze, such as melon, white cheese and seafood, with extra water alongside. You can adjust the dilution to taste or add more water for a lighter pour. It is an alcoholic drink, so keep the serving in mind; the nutrition listing gives 120 calories per 100 g.
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.
No known major 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
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.