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Kavala Cookies Calories
Almond, buttery, traditional Turkish cookie
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Kavala Cookies (30 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 16.5 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 7.5 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Copper covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Kavala Cookies Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 30 g
144
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
16.5g
· 6% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
7.5g
· 10% DV
Fiber
0.9g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 46% · Protein 7% · Fat 47%
Kavala Cookies nutrition facts table · 1 piece (medium) (30 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 144 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.5 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.55 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
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 Kavala Cookies?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 30 g | 144 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 15 g | 72 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 20 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 45 g | 216 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 60 g | 288 kcal |
| 3 piece (jumbo) | 90 g | 432 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 150 g | 720 kcal |
Calculated from 480 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kavala Cookies
What are Kavala Cookies?
Kavala Cookies are buttery almond cookies made with toasted flour and commonly finished with powdered sugar. They are known for a delicate, crumbly texture and are served as a sweet accompaniment to tea or coffee.
Are Kavala Cookies Greek or Turkish?
Kavala Cookies are associated with both Greek and Turkish food traditions. Their name refers to Kavala, a city in Greece, while the cookies are also popular in Turkey, particularly in Edirne.
What do Kavala Cookies taste like?
Kavala Cookies taste buttery and distinctly nutty, with a gentle roasted flavor from the toasted flour and almonds. Their powdered-sugar coating adds sweetness, while the crumbly texture makes them less chewy than many other cookies.
What ingredients are used in Kavala Cookies?
Kavala Cookies are typically made with flour, almonds, butter, sugar, and egg. Traditional recipes toast the flour and almonds before mixing them into the dough, then dust the baked cookies with powdered sugar.
How are Kavala Cookies traditionally made?
Kavala Cookies are traditionally made by lightly toasting flour and almonds, then combining them with butter, sugar, and egg to form a dough. The dough is shaped, baked until set, cooled, and often coated in powdered sugar.
Are Kavala Cookies the same as Greek kourabiedes?
No, Kavala Cookies and kourabiedes are related buttery cookies, but they are not identical. Kavala Cookies are distinguished by toasted flour and almonds, while kourabiedes commonly have a different nut mixture and are heavily dusted with powdered sugar.
Why are Kavala Cookies often crescent-shaped?
Kavala Cookies are often formed into crescents because it is a familiar traditional presentation, though other shapes are also used. The crescent shape is not what creates their characteristic almond flavor or crumbly texture.
How should you serve Kavala Cookies?
Serve Kavala Cookies with tea or coffee, either as an everyday treat or alongside other small sweets. Their powdered-sugar coating and buttery almond flavor make them rich enough to enjoy on their own.
How do you store Kavala Cookies?
Store Kavala Cookies only after they have cooled completely, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Keeping moisture out helps preserve their crisp, crumbly texture; add a fresh dusting of powdered sugar if needed before serving.
Can you freeze Kavala Cookies?
Yes, Kavala Cookies can be frozen. Place fully cooled cookies in an airtight freezer-safe container, then thaw them at room temperature before serving. If the powdered-sugar coating looks damp afterward, dust them again once dry.
Kavala Cookies Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin E
0.75mg · 5% DV
B2
0.05mg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Biotin
0.9µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.05mg · 6% DV
Manganese
0.14mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
27mg · 4% DV
Magnesium
11mg · 3% DV
Sodium
36mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
36mg · 1% DV
Kavala Cookies Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Kavala Cookies
To burn the 144 calories in 1 piece (medium) (30 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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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 Kavala Cookies?
Kavala Cookies are buttery almond biscuits associated with the northern Greek city of Kavala and also familiar in Turkish bakeries, especially around Edirne. They are typically made with flour, butter, almonds and icing sugar, often with toasted almond pieces folded into the dough.
Their crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth texture and sweet, nutty flavour make them a natural partner for tea or coffee. They are an energy-dense treat, with much of their richness coming from butter and almonds; a 30 g piece is a handy portion alongside a hot drink. For a less rich serving, enjoy one on its own rather than pairing it with another sweet.
How Nutritious Is Kavala Cookies?
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
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.
Is Kavala Cookies 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 Kavala Cookies Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Kavala Cookies Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not 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
Kavala Cookies Fat Profile
SATURATED
2.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 33:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (33:1).
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