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Sweet, energy-dense dessert ball with high sugar and fat.
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Chocolate kadayif ball (35 g) has 163 calories. That works out to 465 calories per 100 g. It contains 19.7 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 8.4 g of fat and 1.1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 35 g
163
KCAL / 35G
Carbs
19.7g
· 7% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
8.4g
· 11% DV
Fiber
1.1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 49% · Protein 5% · Fat 46%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 3.92 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2 g | 4% |
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) | 35 g | 163 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 93 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 233 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 70 g | 326 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 372 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 465 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 105 g | 488 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 120 g | 558 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 160 g | 744 kcal |
Calculated from 465 calories per 100 g.
A chocolate kadayif ball is a small dessert made by combining shredded kadayif pastry with chocolate and shaping the mixture into a ball. Recipes may add pistachio, nut butter, or other fillings, so the center and coating can vary.
To make a chocolate kadayif ball, toast the shredded pastry until crisp, let it cool, then mix it with melted chocolate and shape it. Some versions add pistachio cream or chopped nuts before chilling the balls to set.
No, a chocolate kadayif ball is not the same as Dubai chocolate. Both may feature kadayif and pistachio, but Dubai chocolate is usually a filled chocolate bar, while a chocolate kadayif ball is shaped as an individual round dessert.
A chocolate kadayif ball usually contains shredded kadayif pastry and chocolate, with pistachios or pistachio cream in many versions. Recipes differ, so some have a nutty center while others are simply a crisp kadayif-and-chocolate mixture.
Yes, kataifi pastry works for a chocolate kadayif ball because it is the thin, shredded pastry used for kadayif-style desserts. Toast it before mixing so it becomes crisp; larger clumps may need breaking up for evenly shaped balls.
A chocolate kadayif ball can turn soft if the pastry was not toasted enough or if moisture from the filling softened it. Toast the kadayif until crisp, cool it fully before mixing, and store the finished balls in an airtight container.
Milk, dark, and white chocolate can all work in a chocolate kadayif ball. Dark chocolate gives a less-sweet contrast to a pistachio filling, while milk chocolate makes the overall dessert sweeter; choose based on the filling you use.
Store a chocolate kadayif ball in an airtight container in a cool place; refrigerate it if the filling contains cream or another perishable ingredient. Keep it away from moisture, which can soften the toasted pastry and reduce its crunch.
Yes, you can freeze a chocolate kadayif ball in a sealed container, separating the pieces so they do not stick together. Thaw it in the refrigerator; condensation during thawing may soften the kadayif, so the texture may be less crisp.
No, a chocolate kadayif ball does not have to be served cold. Chilling helps the chocolate hold its shape, but letting the balls sit briefly at room temperature can make the chocolate and filling less firm for serving.
Vitamins
Biotin
1.05µg · 4% DV
Vitamin A
29.75µg · 3% DV
Vitamin E
0.49mg · 3% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Manganese
0.15mg · 7% DV
Phosphorus
41mg · 6% DV
Iron
0.74mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
74mg · 2% DV
Sodium
41mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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A chocolate kadayif ball is a small sweet made by shaping fine strands of kadayif pastry with chocolate. Kadayif is used in Turkish desserts, often in syrup-soaked pastries; this chocolate version is a more contemporary take, and recipes vary in how the chocolate is mixed in or added around the strands.
Its sweet, rich flavour and crisp, stringy texture make it a dessert or a treat with tea or coffee. It is energy-dense: 100 g provides 465 kcal and 24.1 g of fat. A medium piece is typically about 35 g, so it can be satisfying as a small treat after a meal. Pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee 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
3.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.66g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.09g
Omega 6:3 ratio 98:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (98:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.