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Dry Kadayif Calories
Unsweetened, dry shredded kadayif; traditional Turkish dessert pastry
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Dry Kadayif (30 g) has 111 calories. That works out to 370 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.5 g of carbs, 3 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Dry Kadayif Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
111
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
22.5g
· 8% DV
Protein
3g
· 6% DV
Fat
0.6g
· 1% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 84% · Protein 11% · Fat 5%
Dry Kadayif nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 111 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.6 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.09 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 1.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 3 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Dry Kadayif?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 111 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 56 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 74 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 185 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 222 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 370 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 250 g | 925 kcal |
Calculated from 370 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Kadayif
What is Dry Kadayif?
Dry Kadayif is finely shredded pastry that has been dried, commonly used to make Turkish syrup-soaked desserts. It is not a finished sweet: the strands are usually loosened and combined with butter, then baked or toasted with a filling before syrup is added.
How do you make a Turkish dessert with Dry Kadayif?
To make a classic tray dessert, coat Dry Kadayif with melted butter, layer it with chopped walnuts or pistachios, and bake until golden. Pour cooled syrup over the hot pastry, then let it absorb before serving. Follow your recipe for any needed softening step.
How do you soften Dry Kadayif before cooking?
Sprinkle Dry Kadayif with a little water or milk and gently separate the strands until they are pliable. Add liquid gradually: soaked, clumped strands will not toast evenly. Some recipes use it dry, so check the method before softening it.
Is Dry Kadayif the same as kataifi pastry?
They are closely related shredded pastries, and the names are sometimes used for the same style of pastry. Dry Kadayif specifically describes a dried version; kataifi sold elsewhere may be fresh or frozen and softer, so its moisture can affect how a recipe turns out.
Why do you mix butter into Dry Kadayif?
Butter coats the strands of Dry Kadayif, helping them brown and turn crisp during baking or pan-toasting. It also helps hold the pastry together around a filling. Separate the strands as you mix so the butter reaches them evenly rather than forming greasy clumps.
How do you stop Dry Kadayif from burning in a pan?
Cook Dry Kadayif over low to medium-low heat and keep stirring it, because its thin strands brown quickly. Use a wide pan so the pastry heats evenly, and take it off the heat as soon as it turns golden; it can darken further from residual heat.
When should you pour syrup over a Dry Kadayif dessert?
For the common hot-dessert, cool-syrup method, pour the cooled syrup over the freshly baked, hot Dry Kadayif dessert. This lets the pastry absorb the syrup without staying as soggy. Avoid pouring very hot syrup onto very hot pastry unless your recipe specifically calls for it.
What fillings go well with Dry Kadayif?
Chopped walnuts and pistachios are classic fillings for Dry Kadayif desserts, adding crunch between the buttery pastry layers. For a künefe-style preparation, use a mild, stretchy melting cheese instead; sweet nut fillings and cheese call for different seasoning and serving styles.
How should you store Dry Kadayif after opening?
Keep opened Dry Kadayif in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard so it does not absorb moisture or pantry odors. If the strands become damp, smell musty, or show mold, discard them rather than using them in a dessert.
Can you replace Dry Kadayif with another pastry?
Fresh or frozen shredded kataifi pastry is the closest replacement for Dry Kadayif, but it may contain more moisture and need less added liquid. Phyllo sheets can make a layered dessert, but they will not create the same fine, crisp strands.
Dry Kadayif Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
0.63mg · 4% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B5
0.12mg · 2% DV
Folate
9µg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
27mg · 4% DV
Selenium
2.1µg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Sodium
1.5mg · 0% DV
Dry Kadayif Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dry Kadayif
To burn the 111 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Dry Kadayif?
Dry Kadayif consists of fine strands of dough that have been dried, ready to use in Turkish kadayif desserts. The strands are gently loosened, mixed with butter and baked until golden, then soaked with syrup. In Turkey and Turkish communities abroad, it is commonly served as a rich dessert, often topped or layered with walnuts or pistachios; some serve it with kaymak or ice cream.
Once baked, it has crisp edges and a tender, syrup-soaked centre. Its dry form is mostly carbohydrate, with 75 g per 100 g, before butter and syrup are added. For a less heavy version, use the syrup and butter sparingly and serve modest portions alongside unsweetened tea.
How Nutritious Is Dry Kadayif?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
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.
Is Dry Kadayif Processed?
NOVA 2
Minimally 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.
Does Dry Kadayif Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Dry Kadayif Good For?
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
Dry Kadayif Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.09g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.06g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
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