Turron: calories, recipe and nutrition facts
One serving of Turron (2 pieces, 28 g) has 111 kcal. Per 100 g: 398 kcal.
Turron is in the family World dishes. Per 100 g it provides 3.3 g protein, 92.4 g carbohydrates (3.3 g fiber) and 1.7 g fat: about 93% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What Turron provides most
- High in carbohydrates: 92.4 g per 100 g, 34 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin E: 2.8 mg per 100 g, 18 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of fiber: 3.3 g per 100 g, 12 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 0.15 mg per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
Worth knowing, per 100 g: sugars: 45 g.
Turron per serving
The serving is 2 pieces, 28 g (the reference recipe below).
| Nutrient | 100 g | 2 pieces |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 398 kcal | 111 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 0.93 g |
| Carbohydrates | 92.4 g | 25.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 0.92 g |
| Sugars | 45 g | 12.6 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g | 0.47 g |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 9.2 mg |
The reference recipe, ingredient by ingredient
| Ingredient | g | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Nougat with almonds | 28 | 111 |
| Total | 28 | 111 |
We add up each ingredient, already cooked, with USDA SR28 data. The grams come from a typical home recipe: yours may use more or less of each, which changes the total.
USDA record for soft nougat with almonds. Hard Alicante and soft Jijona turrón vary with their almond and honey content.
Turron nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 398 kcal | — |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7 % |
| Total fat | 1.7 g | 2 % |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g | 8 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 92.4 g | 34 % |
| Dietary fiber | 3.3 g | 12 % |
| Total sugars | 45 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 2.8 mg | 18 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 1 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.15 mg | 11 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 0.48 mg | 3 % |
| B6 | 0.02 mg | 1 % |
| B9 · Folate | 5 µg | 1 % |
| B12 | 0.01 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 2 % |
| Iron | 0.59 mg | 3 % |
| Magnesium | 32 mg | 8 % |
| Phosphorus | 55 mg | 4 % |
| Potassium | 105 mg | 2 % |
| Sodium | 33 mg | 1 % |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 4 % |
| Selenium | 2.6 µg | 5 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other dishes
Of 76 dishes on Micela, Turron ranks 3rd for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍩 Buñuelos | 462 | 8 g |
| 2 | 🥧 Pecan pie | 412 | 4.9 g |
| 3 | 🍬 Turron | 398 | 3.3 g |
| 4 | 🧆 Falafel | 372 | 13.9 g |
| 5 | 🧀 Quesadilla | 368 | 15.9 g |
| 6 | 🍞 Pan de muerto | 367 | 9.4 g |
| 7 | 🧀 Nachos | 343 | 4.3 g |
| 8 | 🥟 Empanada | 335 | 11.3 g |
| 9 | 🍰 Fruitcake | 324 | 2.9 g |
| 10 | 🍟 French fries | 312 | 3.4 g |
| 11 | 🍌 Tostones | 309 | 1.5 g |
| 12 | 🫕 Fondue | 301 | 17.2 g |
| 13 | 🍖 Roast pork leg | 273 | 26.8 g |
| 14 | 🫔 Enchiladas | 273 | 11.2 g |
| 15 | 🫓 Pupusa | 256 | 11.7 g |
| 16 | 🍕 Pizza | 254 | 10.7 g |
| 17 | 🥩 Breaded steak (milanesa) | 247 | 24.4 g |
| 18 | 🥖 Molletes | 241 | 9.8 g |
| 19 | 🥟 Dumpling | 238 | 13.9 g |
| 20 | 🍌 Fried sweet plantains | 236 | 1.4 g |
| 21 | 🥪 Sandwich | 236 | 10.6 g |
| 22 | 🌭 Hot dog | 235 | 8.1 g |
| 23 | 🍤 Tempura | 232 | 20.7 g |
| 24 | 🫓 Arepa | 219 | 5.5 g |
| 25 | 🍔 Hamburger | 209 | 14.6 g |
| 26 | 🥧 Pumpkin pie | 204 | 4.5 g |
| 27 | 🫔 Chilaquiles | 198 | 4 g |
| 28 | 🍳 Fried egg | 196 | 13.6 g |
| 29 | 🥖 Stuffing | 195 | 2.7 g |
| 30 | 🌯 Burrito | 193 | 10 g |
| 31 | 🫔 Tamale | 190 | 9.5 g |
| 32 | 🦃 Roast turkey | 189 | 28.6 g |
| 33 | 🍚 Mexican rice | 185 | 3.3 g |
| 34 | 🍚 Rice with pigeon peas | 182 | 3.5 g |
| 35 | 🌮 Taco | 180 | 11.3 g |
| 36 | 🍚 Chicken and rice | 174 | 12 g |
| 37 | 🍚 Fried rice | 174 | 4 g |
| 38 | 🍠 Candied sweet potatoes | 164 | 0.89 g |
| 39 | 🥙 Shawarma | 159 | 13.1 g |
| 40 | 🫙 Cranberry sauce | 159 | 0.9 g |
| 41 | 🍣 Sushi | 157 | 8.1 g |
| 42 | 🫘 Refried beans | 156 | 6.9 g |
| 43 | 🍝 Spaghetti bolognese | 153 | 8 g |
| 44 | 🥚 Spanish omelette | 152 | 4.8 g |
| 45 | 🍚 Rice and black beans | 151 | 4.6 g |
| 46 | 🍳 Scrambled eggs | 149 | 10 g |
| 47 | 🍎 Christmas apple salad | 149 | 2 g |
| 48 | 🥘 Paella | 147 | 10.4 g |
| 49 | 🍛 Curry | 146 | 9.1 g |
| 50 | 🍮 Rice pudding | 146 | 3.2 g |
| 51 | 🥔 Potato salad | 143 | 2.7 g |
| 52 | 🍙 Rice ball | 137 | 5.2 g |
| 53 | 🍝 Lasagna | 135 | 7.3 g |
| 54 | 🍱 Bento | 128 | 8.8 g |
| 55 | 🥑 Guacamole | 121 | 1.7 g |
| 56 | 🥣 Oatmeal with milk | 114 | 4.8 g |
| 57 | 🥔 Mashed potatoes | 114 | 1.9 g |
| 58 | 🥡 Chop suey | 114 | 9.8 g |
| 59 | 🥣 Black bean soup | 103 | 5.1 g |
| 60 | 🐟 Basque-style salt cod | 103 | 8.5 g |
| 61 | 🍥 Fish cake | 99 | 15.2 g |
| 62 | 🍲 Stew | 98 | 7.8 g |
| 63 | 🎃 Candied pumpkin | 97 | 0.61 g |
| 64 | ☕ Champurrado | 94 | 1.9 g |
| 65 | 🍫 Mexican hot chocolate | 89 | 3.2 g |
| 66 | 🥛 Eggnog | 88 | 4.5 g |
| 67 | 🍲 Pozole | 82 | 6.3 g |
| 68 | 🥛 Atole | 79 | 2.3 g |
| 69 | 🍲 Tripe soup | 74 | 8.6 g |
| 70 | 🐟 Ceviche | 74 | 9.4 g |
| 71 | 🥤 Banana smoothie | 70 | 2.5 g |
| 72 | 🍢 Oden | 68 | 6.4 g |
| 73 | 🍜 Ramen | 65 | 4.4 g |
| 74 | 🥗 Salad | 59 | 0.92 g |
| 75 | 🍹 Mexican Christmas punch | 51 | 0.38 g |
| 76 | 🥣 Turkey gravy | 51 | 2.6 g |
Among Micela's 180 foods, Turron is in the top 10 for carbohydrates (3rd), vitamin E (7th).
Where it comes from
Alicante, Spain.
Approximate origin, under review.
On holidays
🎄 Turron is part of the Christmas table, Christmas Eve, December 24, and December 25. Calories in Christmas food
🎆 Turron is part of the New Year's Eve table, the night of December 31. Calories in New Year's Eve food
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Turron?
A reference serving (2 pieces, 28 g) has 111 kcal: 398 kcal per 100 g. It depends on how much of each ingredient it has.
What is in a Turron?
In the reference recipe: nougat with almonds (28 g).
How much protein does Turron have?
3.3 g per 100 g; 0.93 g in 2 pieces.
How many carbs does Turron have?
92.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is fiber and 45 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does Turron have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: carbohydrates, 34 %; vitamin E, 18 %; fiber, 12 %; vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 11 %.
Where does Turron come from?
Alicante, Spain. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 43046 · Candies, nougat, with almonds · Nougat with almonds
One serving (2 pieces) is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers