Calories in Turkish delight
A usual serving, 2 cubes (20 g), has about 65 kcal; 100 g ≈ 328 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 328 | 0 g | 0 g | 83 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 cubes 20 g | 66 | 0 g | 0 g | 17 g | 0 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 cubes 20 g | 66 | 0 g | 0 g | 17 g |
| 1 cube 10 g | 33 | 0 g | 0 g | 8.3 g |
How it fits into a day
Turkish delight (ratluk) is sugar and starch cooked into a thick mass, so it's almost pure carbs. Two cubes, about 20 g, have about 65 kcal; Turkish delight with walnuts or hazelnuts has more. Almost all of the calories come from carbs.
A usual serving (2 cubes) is about 3% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- One cube is enough with Turkish coffee.
- Turkish delight has neither protein nor fat, so it doesn't fill you up; it's pure dessert.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 2 cubes of Turkish delight?
About 65 kcal in 20 g, with 17 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of Turkish delight?
About 328 kcal per 100 g: 83 g carbs.
How many calories are in one cube of Turkish delight?
A cube of about 10 g has about 35 kcal.
See also
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Honey
304 kcal
per 100 g
1 tablespoon: 60 kcal
-
Jam
278 kcal
per 100 g
1 tablespoon: 55 kcal
-
Sugar
387 kcal
per 100 g
1 teaspoon: 20 kcal
Full table: Cakes, sweets, honey and jam