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Rich milk chocolate, Dubai specialty, creamy texture
In season: Winter · Autumn · Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dubai milk chocolate (25 g) has 135 calories. That works out to 540 calories per 100 g. It contains 13.8 g of carbs, 1.8 g of protein, 8 g of fat and 0.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 µg of B12 covers 8% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
135
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13.8g
· 5% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
8g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.6g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 5% · Fat 54%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 135 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.75 g | 24% |
| Trans fat | 0.03 g | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.8 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) | 25 g | 135 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 10 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 108 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 162 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 216 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 50 g | 270 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 270 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 540 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 540 kcal |
| 1 pack (jumbo) | 200 g | 1080 kcal |
Calculated from 540 calories per 100 g.
The best-known Dubai milk chocolate has a milk chocolate shell filled with pistachio cream and crisp kataifi pastry. Recipes vary: some fillings also use tahini or other nut pastes, so the ingredients are not identical across brands.
Dubai milk chocolate went viral because videos showed its vivid pistachio filling and the contrast between creamy chocolate and crunchy pastry. Its striking cross-section and rich texture made it especially appealing for social media posts.
No, not necessarily. Dubai milk chocolate describes a style associated with a pistachio-and-kataifi-filled bar popularized in Dubai, but many versions are produced elsewhere. Check the product’s origin details if where it was made matters to you.
Dubai milk chocolate can cost more because it uses pistachio filling, kataifi pastry, and often labor-intensive assembly. Viral demand and premium branding may also raise the price; the cost varies widely between makers.
To make Dubai milk chocolate at home, coat a mold with melted milk chocolate, add a cooled filling of toasted kataifi and pistachio cream, then seal it with more chocolate. Chilling it until firm makes the bar easier to unmold.
Dubai milk chocolate is usually a filled bar, not simply flavored milk chocolate. Its signature combination is a smooth chocolate shell around creamy pistachio filling and crunchy kataifi, whereas many regular bars have no filling or a smoother one.
Store Dubai milk chocolate in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and strong odors. Heat can soften the bar, while moisture can affect the chocolate and make the kataifi filling lose its crunch.
Yes, Dubai milk chocolate can be frozen in an airtight container, though freezing may dull the chocolate’s finish and soften the kataifi after thawing. Let it come back to temperature while still wrapped to reduce condensation.
The kataifi in Dubai milk chocolate is typically toasted before it is mixed with pistachio cream, which gives the filling its crisp texture. The crunch can fade as the pastry absorbs moisture during storage.
No, the name does not guarantee a particular filling, and recipes differ. Pistachio cream with kataifi is the signature version, but some products use alternative nut fillings or omit one of those components; read the ingredient list for the specific bar.
Vitamins
B12
0.2µg · 8% DV
B2
0.06mg · 5% DV
Vitamin E
0.3mg · 2% DV
B5
0.09mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.08mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
53mg · 8% DV
Calcium
55mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
16mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
80mg · 2% DV
Sodium
23mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dubai milk chocolate is a Dubai-style chocolate bar, typically made with a milk-chocolate shell and a filling of pistachio cream and crisp shredded pastry, often called kataifi. Its smooth, sweet filling contrasts with the crunchy strands, though recipes and proportions vary between makers.
In Dubai it is enjoyed as a confection or gift, and elsewhere it is often served in small pieces with coffee or tea or shared after a meal. It is energy-dense, at 540 kcal per 100 g, so a modest piece makes a satisfying treat. Pair it with unsweetened coffee or tea to balance its sweetness.
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 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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.75g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.