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Dubai Güllaç Calories
Milk-based, date and pistachio special Ramadan dessert
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Dubai Güllaç (120 g) has 204 calories. That works out to 170 calories per 100 g. It contains 33.6 g of carbs, 4.9 g of protein, 5.4 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 0.5 µg of B12 covers 20% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Dubai Güllaç Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
204
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
33.6g
· 12% DV
Protein
4.9g
· 10% DV
Fat
5.4g
· 7% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 66% · Protein 10% · Fat 24%
Dubai Güllaç nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (120 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 204 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.76 g | 14% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 4.9 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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How Many Calories in 1 Medium Dubai Güllaç?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 204 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 136 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 100 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 255 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 306 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 200 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 170 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dubai Güllaç
What is Dubai Güllaç?
Dubai Güllaç is a modern variation of Turkish güllaç, a milk-soaked dessert made with thin starch sheets. It typically adds pistachio, dates and crunchy toasted kadayıf, borrowing the pistachio-and-crunch combination associated with Dubai chocolate.
How do you make Dubai Güllaç at home?
To make Dubai Güllaç, layer güllaç sheets in a dish, moistening each with warm milk, and add a filling of pistachio, dates and toasted kadayıf between layers. Chill until the sheets soften, then garnish with pistachios before serving.
What is the difference between Dubai Güllaç and regular güllaç?
Dubai Güllaç keeps the milk-softened sheets of traditional güllaç but usually has a richer filling of pistachio cream, dates and crunchy kadayıf. Regular güllaç is often simpler, commonly topped or filled with walnuts and pomegranate, though recipes vary.
Does Dubai Güllaç contain chocolate?
Not always. Many Dubai Güllaç recipes use pistachio cream and toasted kadayıf to echo Dubai chocolate without adding chocolate itself; other versions include chocolate. The name describes an inspiration, not a fixed recipe, so ingredients differ between bakeries and homemade versions.
Why is it called Dubai Güllaç?
Dubai Güllaç takes its name from the Dubai-chocolate-inspired pairing of pistachio and crisp kadayıf. It is a contemporary twist on Turkish güllaç, especially popular as a Ramadan dessert, rather than a traditional dessert originating in Dubai.
Can you make Dubai Güllaç without kadayıf?
Yes, you can make Dubai Güllaç without kadayıf, although you will lose the crisp contrast that distinguishes many versions. Use a pistachio-and-date filling instead, or add toasted kadayıf only on top just before serving to keep it crunchy.
How do you stop Dubai Güllaç from getting soggy?
Use warm rather than boiling milk and moisten the Dubai Güllaç sheets gradually instead of flooding the dish. Let each layer absorb some milk before adding more; excessive liquid makes the sheets collapse and softens the kadayıf filling.
Is Dubai Güllaç served hot or cold?
Dubai Güllaç is served chilled. Cooling gives the milk-soaked sheets time to soften and lets the filling settle; add any crunchy kadayıf garnish shortly before serving so it does not absorb moisture in the refrigerator.
How long does Dubai Güllaç keep in the fridge?
Keep Dubai Güllaç covered in the refrigerator and aim to eat it by the next day for the best texture. The sheets continue absorbing milk as it sits, while the toasted kadayıf gradually loses its crunch.
Can you prepare Dubai Güllaç ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble Dubai Güllaç ahead and chill it so the sheets have time to soften. For a fresher contrast, prepare the milk-soaked layers in advance but add toasted kadayıf and the final pistachio garnish close to serving.
Dubai Güllaç Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.16mg · 12% DV
Biotin
2.52µg · 8% DV
B5
0.42mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
102mg · 15% DV
Calcium
132mg · 13% DV
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Zinc
0.72mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
Dubai Güllaç Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Dubai Güllaç
To burn the 204 calories in 1 piece (medium) (120 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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 Dubai Güllaç?
Dubai Güllaç is a Ramadan-style variation on Turkish güllaç, made by softening delicate starch sheets in milk and layering them with dates and pistachios. The result is a chilled, milk-based dessert with a richer, nutty filling than the simpler traditional version.
Its tender, moist layers contrast with the dates’ caramel-like sweetness and the pistachios’ fragrant crunch. In Turkey, güllaç is especially associated with iftar and is usually served cold; it also makes a refreshing finish to a meal or a treat alongside tea. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich sweet, with some protein from the milk and a little fibre from the dates and nuts. For a less-sweet serving, keep added sugar modest and let the dates provide much of the sweetness.
How Nutritious Is Dubai Güllaç?
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
Medium
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 Dubai Güllaç Processed?
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.
Does Dubai Güllaç Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Dubai Güllaç Good For?
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
Dubai Güllaç Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.32g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.36g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
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