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Traditional Turkish dessert, served with clotted cream
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
270
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
44g
· 66%
Protein
3.5g
· 5%
Fat
8.5g
· 29%
Fiber
0.7g
Vitamins
Vitamin A
70µg · 8% DV
B2
0.09mg · 7% DV
B12
0.15µg · 6% DV
B5
0.25mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Calcium
65mg · 7% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Selenium
2.5µg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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
— Not 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
5.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.18g
Omega 6:3 ratio 4.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (4.3:1).
It is usually served after the bread base has absorbed the syrup, with cool or room-temperature clotted cream on top. Letting the dessert rest briefly prevents the cream from melting too quickly.
Once clotted cream has been added, keep it covered in the refrigerator and ideally eat it within 1–2 days. Storing the cream separately helps preserve the dessert's texture.
The syrup-soaked bread dessert can be frozen without the cream, although it may become softer after thawing. Clotted cream does not freeze well, so it is best added fresh when serving.
It usually happens when the dessert sits in too much syrup or absorbs it for too long. Adding syrup gradually and allowing the dessert to rest can help maintain a better texture.
Ekmek kadayıfı is made from a porous bread base that soaks up syrup, while baklava is built from thin pastry layers and commonly contains nuts. With clotted cream, ekmek kadayıfı has a distinctly creamy, syrup-forward character.
Unsweetened Turkish coffee, espresso, or strong tea can balance its rich syrupy sweetness. Choosing an unsweetened drink avoids adding even more sweetness to the dessert.
Its carbohydrate content can provide energy, but it is not a complete recovery meal on its own. If eaten after exercise, pairing a modest serving with yogurt, milk, or another protein-containing food can make it more balanced.
No. Weight change is driven by overall intake and habits over time, not by one food eaten at a particular hour. Still, a large serving of a rich syrup dessert late at night may feel uncomfortable for some people.
Syrup-based desserts can raise blood glucose quickly, so portion size and frequency need care. People with diabetes should fit it into their individual plan with guidance from a clinician or dietitian, rather than having a large portion on an empty stomach.
The clotted cream contains dairy, and the bread base contains gluten. It is not suitable for milk allergy, coeliac disease, or medically required gluten avoidance; lactose intolerance is different and depends on individual tolerance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.