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Traditional Turkish dessert, walnut-filled, syrup-soaked kadayif roll
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Walnut kadayif roll (60 g) has 246 calories. That works out to 410 calories per 100 g. It contains 32.4 g of carbs, 3.1 g of protein, 11.4 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 60 g
246
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
32.4g
· 12% DV
Protein
3.1g
· 6% DV
Fat
11.4g
· 15% 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 53% · Protein 5% · Fat 42%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 246 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 2.52 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 54 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% |
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 piece (medium) | 60 g | 246 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 164 kcal |
| 1 slice (medium) | 50 g | 205 kcal |
| 1 slice (large) | 80 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 90 g | 369 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 410 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 120 g | 492 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 615 kcal |
Calculated from 410 calories per 100 g.
A walnut kadayif roll is a Turkish dessert made by wrapping walnuts in fine strands of kadayif pastry, frying the roll, and soaking it in syrup. Its contrast of crisp pastry, walnut filling, and sweetness is its defining feature.
A walnut kadayif roll is made by placing crushed walnuts on a layer of kadayif and rolling it tightly. The rolls are commonly coated in beaten egg, fried until golden, then dipped in syrup.
The walnut kadayif roll is especially associated with Erzurum in eastern Turkey. It is a regional specialty often served for celebrations, though household recipes vary in details such as the seasoning in the walnut filling.
No, a walnut kadayif roll is not the same dessert as kunafa. Both use fine kadayif pastry, but the roll is filled with walnuts, fried, and syrup-soaked, while kunafa is commonly baked in a tray with a cheese filling.
A walnut kadayif roll is traditionally fried, which gives its pastry a crisp exterior before it is soaked in syrup. Some cooks bake it instead, but the result is generally less crisp and differs from the classic preparation.
A walnut kadayif roll is filled mainly with crushed walnuts, and some recipes add cinnamon. The filling is enclosed in thin strands of kadayif pastry, so the roll holds together through frying and syrup soaking.
A walnut kadayif roll can open if it is rolled loosely or its ends are not sealed. Wrap the kadayif firmly around the filling, press the ends closed, and coat the roll well in beaten egg before frying.
For a walnut kadayif roll, the usual method is to dip hot fried rolls into cool syrup. The temperature contrast helps the pastry absorb sweetness without immediately turning soft and soggy.
Yes, you can assemble a walnut kadayif roll ahead and fry it closer to serving time for a crisper result. Once syrup-soaked, it gradually softens, so it is best served soon after preparation.
Store a walnut kadayif roll in a covered container; the syrup will soften its crisp exterior over time. Reheat it briefly in an oven to improve the texture, since a microwave warms it but will not make it crisp again.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.18mg · 20% DV
Manganese
0.42mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
42mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
19mg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Sodium
54mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Walnut kadayıf roll is a Turkish dessert, especially associated with Erzurum. Fine strands of kadayıf are wrapped around a walnut filling, fried until golden, then soaked in syrup. The outside is crisp while the centre stays tender and nutty, with the syrup lending a pronounced sweetness.
In Turkey it is served as a dessert after a meal, often with tea, and may appear at celebrations or iftar. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it makes a rich alternative to pastries or syrup cakes alongside coffee or tea. Its syrup and frying make it energy-dense, while the walnuts contribute much of its richness; a smaller piece is an easy way to keep a serving lighter.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.52g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.