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Kadayif, syrupy dessert, chocolate coating, luxury Dubai style
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dubai chocolate kadayif ball (40 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 420 calories per 100 g. It contains 22 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0 mg of Copper covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 40 g
168
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
22g
· 8% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 5% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 22 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.1 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) | 40 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 25 g | 105 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 60 g | 252 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 80 g | 336 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 840 kcal |
Calculated from 420 calories per 100 g.
A Dubai chocolate kadayif ball is a bite-sized sweet made with crisp shredded kadayif, a pistachio-style filling, and a chocolate coating. It adapts the crunchy, nut-filled Dubai chocolate trend into an individual dessert.
Dubai chocolate kadayif balls became popular as a bite-sized take on the viral Dubai chocolate combination of pistachio filling and crunchy kadayif. Their layered texture and chocolate shell also make them easy to share and photograph.
A Dubai chocolate kadayif ball typically contains toasted kadayif pastry, pistachio cream, and a chocolate coating, with butter or another fat used to toast or bind the filling. Ready-made versions are classified as ultra-processed; ingredients vary by product.
To make Dubai chocolate kadayif balls, toast shredded kadayif in butter, mix it with pistachio cream, shape the mixture into balls, and chill them. Dip each ball in melted chocolate and let the coating set before serving.
No, a Dubai chocolate kadayif ball is a bite-sized dessert inspired by Dubai chocolate, rather than simply a filled chocolate bar. It uses the familiar pistachio-and-kadayif combination but forms it into a ball with an outer chocolate shell.
Keep the kadayif in a Dubai chocolate kadayif ball crunchy by toasting it until crisp and mixing it with the filling shortly before shaping. Store the finished balls in an airtight container, since moisture softens the pastry.
Dubai chocolate kadayif balls keep best in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, while homemade balls with a perishable filling should be refrigerated. Follow the package storage directions for store-bought versions, and check for changes in smell or texture.
Yes, you can freeze Dubai chocolate kadayif balls in a sealed container. Freeze them in a single layer first to prevent sticking, then thaw them in the refrigerator; the kadayif may be less crisp after thawing.
Yes, Dubai chocolate kadayif balls can raise blood sugar because they combine sweet filling and chocolate with carbohydrate-rich pastry. Anyone managing diabetes should discuss suitable portions and meal timing with their healthcare professional.
For a lighter homemade Dubai chocolate kadayif ball, use less butter when toasting the kadayif, reduce added sweetener in the filling, and apply a thinner chocolate coating. These changes keep the signature crunchy pastry and pistachio flavor.
Vitamins
B1
0.03mg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B5
0.1mg · 2% DV
Vitamin E
0.28mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
22mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Iron
0.48mg · 3% DV
Sodium
36mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
48mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 168 calories in 1 piece (medium) (40 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A Dubai chocolate kadayif ball combines toasted strands of kadayif with a rich filling, often pistachio-based, and a chocolate coating. Inspired by the Dubai chocolate trend, it brings together crisp pastry threads, a creamy centre and a firm chocolate shell in a bite-sized sweet.
It is commonly served as a small dessert with coffee or tea, or shared as part of a selection of sweets. The combination makes it rich in energy, with 420 kcal per 100 g, so a single medium piece is a substantial treat. For a less-heavy serving, enjoy a smaller piece alongside unsweetened coffee or tea.
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
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.
NOVA 4
Ultra-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
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.88g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.