Turkish Delight with Nuts

Turkish Delight with Nuts, known as 'Lokum' in Turkish, is a classic confection from Turkey featuring a gel-like starch and sugar base studded with whole or chopped nuts like pistachios, walnuts, or almonds. It is often flavored with rosewater, lemon, or mastic and dusted with powdered sugar or coconut to prevent sticking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is very high in carbohydrates from sugar and starch, with minimal protein or fat aside from the nuts, and a single piece can range from 70 to 100 calories. The nuts provide some healthy fats and minerals, but it is primarily an energy-dense sweet.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	85 kcal
Protein	0.5 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	0.2 g
Sugar	15 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	20 mg
Iron	0.3 mg
Magnesium	5 mg
Phosphorus	15 mg
Zinc	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg
Folate	2 mcg
Copper	0.05 mg

Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it became a symbol of Ottoman hospitality and was famously used as a diplomatic gift, while its name 'Lokum' means 'morsel' in Arabic. Nutritionally, the addition of nuts offers a textural contrast and a small boost of fiber and protein to an otherwise purely sugary delight.