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Traditional buttery almond cookie dusted with powdered sugar
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kavala cookie with powdered sugar (28 g) has 140 calories. That works out to 500 calories per 100 g. It contains 15.8 g of carbs, 2 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 0.5 g of fiber. Its 50.4 µg of Vitamin A covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 62 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 28 g
140
KCAL / 28G
Carbs
15.8g
· 6% DV
Protein
2g
· 4% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.5g
· 2% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 45% · Protein 6% · Fat 49%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.39 g | 17% |
| Trans fat | 0.11 g | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Protein | 2 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) | 28 g | 140 kcal |
| ½ piece (half) | 14 g | 70 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 18 g | 90 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 200 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 56 g | 280 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 70 g | 350 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 84 g | 420 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 500 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 600 kcal |
Calculated from 500 calories per 100 g.
A Kavala cookie with powdered sugar is a traditional buttery almond biscuit, baked until lightly golden and coated in powdered sugar. It is known for a delicate, crumbly texture and is often shaped like a crescent.
The Kavala cookie with powdered sugar takes its name from Kavala, a city in northern Greece. It is also strongly associated with Edirne in Turkey, where bakeries commonly sell their own versions.
A Kavala cookie with powdered sugar is typically made with flour, butter, almonds, sugar, and egg, then finished with powdered sugar. Recipes vary, but toasted flour and almonds give many versions their distinctive flavor.
To make a Kavala cookie with powdered sugar, combine toasted flour, butter, chopped almonds, sugar, and egg into a dough, then shape and bake it. Let the cookies cool completely before coating them with powdered sugar.
A Kavala cookie with powdered sugar is crumbly because its buttery dough is rich in flour and almonds and is mixed just enough to come together. Overworking the dough can make the baked cookies tougher rather than delicate.
The powdered sugar can disappear from a Kavala cookie with powdered sugar if it is dusted onto warm cookies or exposed to moisture. Let the cookies cool fully, store them dry, and add a fresh dusting before serving if needed.
Store a Kavala cookie with powdered sugar in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place. Separate layers with parchment to protect the fragile cookies and keep the powdered-sugar coating from rubbing off.
Yes, you can freeze a Kavala cookie with powdered sugar after baking. Freeze the cooled cookies in a sealed container with parchment between layers, thaw them while still covered, and refresh the powdered sugar before serving.
Coffee or tea pairs well with a Kavala cookie with powdered sugar. Its buttery almond flavor needs no elaborate accompaniment, though serving it alongside a hot drink makes it a natural choice for an afternoon snack.
No, a Kavala cookie with powdered sugar is not necessarily the same as an almond crescent cookie. Both can contain almonds and have a crumbly texture, but Kavala cookies are associated with Kavala and Edirne and may use different proportions and shapes.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
50.4µg · 6% DV
Vitamin E
0.59mg · 4% DV
Biotin
0.84µg · 3% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
29mg · 4% DV
Manganese
0.09mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Selenium
1.68µg · 3% DV
Sodium
50mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
38mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 140 calories in 1 piece (medium) (28 g):
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Named for the Greek city of Kavala, a Kavala cookie with powdered sugar is a buttery almond biscuit, usually shaped into crescents and finished with a generous dusting of icing sugar. It is associated with Kavala and is also familiar in parts of Turkey. Its crumbly, tender bite and toasted-almond flavour make it a natural match for coffee or tea; in Greece, it is often served to guests or enjoyed as a small sweet between meals.
It is energy-dense, with much of its energy coming from fat and carbohydrates, while protein is modest. Enjoying one with unsweetened tea or coffee keeps the pairing simple, and a small piece can be satisfying after a meal.
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
3.39g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.6g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.76g
Omega 6:3 ratio 67:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (67:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.