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Traditional syrup-soaked dessert topped with kadayif
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Bread pudding with kadayif (140 g) has 400 calories. That works out to 286 calories per 100 g. It contains 73.9 g of carbs, 6.4 g of protein, 9.7 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 10.1 µg of Selenium covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 68 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 140 g
400
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
73.9g
· 27% DV
Protein
6.4g
· 13% DV
Fat
9.7g
· 12% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 6% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9.7 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.34 g | 22% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 165 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 73.9 g | 27% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% |
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) | 140 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (grated) | 25 g | 72 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 45 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 172 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 90 g | 257 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 286 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 140 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 170 g | 486 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 629 kcal |
Calculated from 286 calories per 100 g.
Bread pudding with kadayif is a syrup-soaked bread dessert topped with shredded kadayif, a fine, threadlike pastry. Recipes vary in how they layer the bread and pastry, and it is often served with kaymak, a rich Turkish clotted cream.
Bread pudding with kadayif is made by soaking a bread base with syrup and combining it with shredded kadayif. Some recipes toast the kadayif in butter first; the order of layering and syruping varies, so follow the method for your recipe.
Bread pudding with kadayif has a syrup-soaked bread base plus a layer or topping of shredded kadayif. Regular bread pudding usually relies on bread alone and is often baked with a custard, so the two desserts differ in both texture and preparation.
Bread pudding with kadayif can be served chilled or at room temperature, depending on the recipe and preference. Chilling lets the syrup settle into the bread; add kaymak just before serving so it stays distinct from the moist dessert.
Bread pudding with kadayif is commonly served with kaymak, whose creamy, lightly tangy richness balances the syrup. You can also serve it with unsweetened Turkish coffee or tea rather than adding another sweet accompaniment.
Bread pudding with kadayif can turn soggy if the bread absorbs too much syrup or the assembled dessert sits for too long. Add syrup gradually and stop once the bread is moist and tender but still holds its shape.
Bread pudding with kadayif keeps for a few days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Store kaymak separately and add it when serving; this helps preserve its texture and keeps the cream from soaking into the dessert.
Yes, bread pudding with kadayif can be frozen, though the syrup-soaked bread and shredded pastry may soften after thawing. Freeze it without kaymak in an airtight container, then thaw it in the refrigerator before serving.
Yes, some home versions of bread pudding with kadayif use stale bread because it can absorb syrup without falling apart as quickly as very soft fresh bread. The traditional bread base may differ, so adjust the syrup gradually to suit what you use.
Reheat bread pudding with kadayif gently in a small portion, stopping as soon as it is warm. Too much heat can make the syrup thicker and the bread softer; add kaymak after reheating rather than warming it with the dessert.
Vitamins
B12
0.25µg · 10% DV
Biotin
2.94µg · 10% DV
B2
0.13mg · 10% DV
Vitamin A
81.2µg · 9% DV
Minerals
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.25mg · 11% DV
Copper
0.1mg · 11% DV
Sodium
165mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
134mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Bread pudding with kadayif is a Turkish syrup-soaked dessert made with a bread base and topped or layered with kadayif, fine strands of shredded pastry. The bread absorbs the syrup, while the pastry adds a distinct, lightly toasted texture.
It is commonly served chilled or cool, often with kaymak, a thick Turkish clotted cream. Rich and sweet, it is carbohydrate-forward, so a modest portion makes a satisfying dessert; the listed serving is about 140 g. Serve it after a meal with unsweetened coffee or tea to balance its sweetness.
Low
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Low
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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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.8g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.26g
Omega 6:3 ratio 28.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (28.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.