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A calorie-dense confection made with chocolate, pistachio cream and toasted kadayif pastry.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dubai chocolate with kadayif (50 g) has 280 calories. That works out to 560 calories per 100 g. It contains 24.3 g of carbs, 4.1 g of protein, 18.6 g of fat and 2.1 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 23% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 50 g
280
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
24.3g
· 9% DV
Protein
4.1g
· 8% DV
Fat
18.6g
· 24% DV
Fiber
2.1g
· 8% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 35% · Protein 6% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18.6 g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g | 45% |
| Trans fat | 0.1 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% |
| Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% |
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) | 50 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 25 g | 140 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 40 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 60 g | 336 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 75 g | 420 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 448 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 560 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra large) | 100 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 560 calories per 100 g.
Dubai chocolate with kadayif tastes rich, sweet, and nutty, with a crisp strand-filled centre. The chocolate shell gives way to creamy pistachio filling and toasted pastry, so each bite combines smooth and crunchy textures.
Dubai chocolate with kadayif became famous through a Dubai-made pistachio-and-kadayif bar, but recipes sold under the name are now made worldwide. The style is associated with Dubai; not every bar labeled “Dubai chocolate” is made there.
No, Dubai chocolate with kadayif is a chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and toasted pastry, while kunafa is a separately prepared Middle Eastern dessert. Its crunchy filling takes inspiration from the pastry-and-cheese or cream textures found in kunafa.
Kadayif is thin, thread-like pastry dough that becomes crisp when toasted. In Dubai chocolate with kadayif, it is mixed into pistachio filling to create the crunchy centre; it is not the same as chocolate shavings or shredded coconut.
The filling in Dubai chocolate with kadayif is green mainly because it contains pistachios or pistachio cream. The shade varies with the pistachio mixture and any added ingredients, so a vivid green colour alone does not prove how much pistachio is inside.
Yes, you can make Dubai chocolate with kadayif in a small lined loaf pan or another shallow container. A mould gives the bar its familiar shape, but the important steps are coating the sides with chocolate, adding the filling, and sealing the top.
Keep Dubai chocolate with kadayif cool and dry, away from direct sunlight and sudden temperature changes. For a homemade bar, let each chocolate layer set before adding the filling or sealing it; rushing those steps can weaken the shell.
Yes, Dubai chocolate with kadayif can be frozen in an airtight container, though condensation during thawing may dull the chocolate or soften the kadayif. Thaw it while still wrapped in the refrigerator, then bring it closer to room temperature before serving.
Dubai chocolate with kadayif is sold by some chocolate shops, bakeries, and online retailers, but availability varies by location. Look for a clearly described pistachio-and-kadayif filling, since products using the same name can have quite different recipes.
Yes, kataifi pastry works in Dubai chocolate with kadayif because it is the same style of fine, shredded pastry used in many Middle Eastern desserts. Toast it until crisp before mixing it with pistachio cream so the centre does not turn soft.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
1.25mg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B3
0.85mg · 5% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.21mg · 23% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
89mg · 13% DV
Magnesium
44mg · 10% DV
Potassium ⭐
155mg · 5% DV
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dubai chocolate with kadayif is a chocolate bar filled with pistachio cream and toasted strands of kadayif pastry. The Dubai-inspired sweet became known for combining a rich nut filling with the crisp, fine pastry tucked inside the chocolate shell.
It is sweet and creamy, with a crunchy contrast from the toasted kadayif. It is often enjoyed in small pieces with coffee or tea, or shared as a dessert; serving customs vary across the many places where it is now popular. This is a calorie-dense confection, with 560 kcal per 100 g. For a less-heavy treat, cut a modest piece and pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea.
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 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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.9g
MONOUNSATURATED
6.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.15g
Omega 6:3 ratio 73.8:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (73.8:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.