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Traditional layered dessert with milk pudding and kadayif
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Milk Pudding with Kadayif (150 g) has 321 calories. That works out to 214 calories per 100 g. It contains 47.7 g of carbs, 6.9 g of protein, 11.4 g of fat and 1.2 g of fiber. Its 144 mg of Phosphorus covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 61 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
321
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
47.7g
· 17% DV
Protein
6.9g
· 14% DV
Fat
11.4g
· 15% DV
Fiber
1.2g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 9% · Fat 32%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 6.15 g | 31% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 117 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47.7 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% |
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 serving (medium) | 150 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 20 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 171 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 214 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 100 g | 214 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 385 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 428 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 471 kcal |
Calculated from 214 calories per 100 g.
Milk pudding with kadayif is a layered Turkish dessert pairing soft milk pudding with kadayif, fine shredded pastry that is usually toasted. Recipes vary: the pastry may form a base, a middle layer, or a crunchy topping.
To make milk pudding with kadayif, cook milk with sugar and a thickener such as starch or flour until creamy, and toast the kadayif separately. Layer them in a dish, then chill until the pudding sets.
Milk pudding with kadayif is generally made with milk, sugar, kadayif, and starch or flour to thicken the pudding. Some recipes toast the pastry with butter and add nuts, cinnamon, or other toppings.
No. Milk pudding with kadayif combines milk custard and shredded pastry, while Turkish ekmek kadayıfı is made with a special sponge-like bread soaked in syrup and is often served with clotted cream. The similar names refer to different desserts.
Milk pudding with kadayif is usually served chilled or well cooled so the pudding can set and the layers hold together. Add any reserved toasted kadayif topping just before serving if you want it to stay crisp.
Milk pudding with kadayif keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. The pudding remains best chilled, but the pastry gradually absorbs moisture and loses its crisp texture.
The kadayif in milk pudding with kadayif softens as it absorbs moisture from the pudding. For a crisp contrast, keep some toasted kadayif separate and scatter it over each portion just before serving.
Yes, you can prepare milk pudding with kadayif ahead and refrigerate it so the pudding sets before serving. For the best texture, store the toasted topping separately and add it at the last minute.
Milk pudding with kadayif can be frozen, but thawing may make the pudding watery and the pastry soft. It is usually better freshly made; if freezing, seal it well and thaw it slowly in the refrigerator.
Make milk pudding with kadayif less sweet by reducing the sugar in the pudding and using a thinner layer of kadayif. Toasting the pastry with less butter also keeps the dessert from feeling as rich.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.18mg · 14% DV
Biotin
3.15µg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
87µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
144mg · 21% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Selenium
4.8µg · 9% DV
Iodine
12µg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
213mg · 6% DV
Sodium
117mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 321 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Milk pudding with kadayif is a Turkish layered dessert, combining soft, syrup-soaked ekmek kadayıfı with a smooth pudding made from milk, sugar and starch. The creamy layer balances the bread dessert’s rich sweetness, and home recipes may add a simple topping.
Served chilled, it contrasts silky pudding with moist, tender kadayif. In Turkey it is commonly offered after a meal or alongside tea, and you may also find it on Turkish restaurant and family gathering menus abroad. It is chiefly a sweet, carbohydrate-rich dessert; the milk contributes some protein, while the fibre content is low. For a lighter finish, serve a modest portion and keep the syrup restrained.
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 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
6.15g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.