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Traditional Turkish dessert with kadayif, milk pudding, and coffee flavor
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Coffee kadayif muhallebi (120 g) has 252 calories. That works out to 210 calories per 100 g. It contains 37.2 g of carbs, 5 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 102 mg of Phosphorus covers 15% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
252
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
37.2g
· 14% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 8% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 252 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.04 g | 25% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 5 g | 10% |
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) | 120 g | 252 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 60 g | 126 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 168 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 210 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 315 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 378 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 240 g | 504 kcal |
Calculated from 210 calories per 100 g.
Coffee kadayif muhallebi is a Turkish dessert combining milk pudding flavored with coffee and kadayif, a fine shredded pastry. It brings together a creamy pudding texture and the pastry’s crisp or chewy bite.
To make coffee kadayif muhallebi, prepare a milk pudding, flavor it with coffee, and layer or top it with toasted kadayif. Add the pastry close to serving time if you want it to stay crisp.
Yes, coffee kadayif muhallebi can contain caffeine because its pudding is flavored with coffee. The amount varies with the type and quantity of coffee used, so a decaffeinated version is an option for those avoiding caffeine.
Keep the toasted kadayif separate from the pudding until serving. Moisture from the milk pudding softens the pastry over time, so layering coffee kadayif muhallebi well in advance usually reduces its crunch.
Coffee kadayif muhallebi has coffee flavor and kadayif in addition to the creamy milk pudding. Regular muhallebi is typically served as a smooth pudding without those distinctive coffee and shredded-pastry elements.
Yes, you can reduce the sugar in the pudding when making coffee kadayif muhallebi at home. Taste the coffee-flavored mixture before chilling, since the kadayif and any sweet toppings also affect the finished dessert’s sweetness.
Yes, prepare the pudding for coffee kadayif muhallebi ahead and refrigerate it covered. Store the toasted kadayif separately, then add it just before serving so the pastry does not absorb moisture.
Coffee kadayif muhallebi keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. The pudding remains best chilled, but kadayif mixed into it will gradually soften.
Freezing is not ideal for coffee kadayif muhallebi: thawed milk pudding can turn grainy or release liquid, and the kadayif loses its texture. It is better to refrigerate it and add freshly toasted kadayif when serving.
People with diabetes can include coffee kadayif muhallebi only with attention to portion size and its sugar and carbohydrate content, which may raise blood glucose. A clinician or dietitian can help fit it into an individual meal plan.
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Biotin
2.64µg · 9% DV
B5
0.36mg · 7% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Iodine
9.6µg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Sodium
82mg · 4% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 252 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Coffee kadayif muhallebi combines muhallebi—a gently set Turkish milk pudding—with coffee flavour and fine strands of kadayif pastry. It is a Turkish dessert, often assembled in layers or finished with kadayif on top; recipes vary in how strongly the coffee comes through and how much pastry is used.
The pudding is smooth and creamy, while the kadayif adds a delicate crispness and coffee brings a slight bitterness to balance the sweetness. It is usually served chilled after a meal, and works well with tea or coffee. It is mainly a sweet, carbohydrate-rich dessert, with 31 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. For a lighter serving, offer a smaller portion or use less kadayif as a topping.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
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
5.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.52g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 27:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (27:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.