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Thick white kaymak is served with pale green melon pieces and glossy purple and green grapes arranged on a plate.

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert Calories

Traditional dessert with kaymak, melon, and grapes

In season: Summer

CALORIES · 100 G

120kcal

GI

55medium

POTASSIUM · 100 G

260mg

FIBER · 100 G

1.1g

Quick answer

1 serving (medium) of Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert (120 g) has 144 calories. That works out to 120 calories per 100 g. It contains 22.2 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 5 g of fat and 1.3 g of fiber. Its 16.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 19% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert Nutrition Facts

Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g

144

KCAL / 120G

Carbs

22.2g

· 8% DV

Protein

2.6g

· 5% DV

Fat

5g

· 6% DV

Fiber

1.3g

· 5% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 62% · Protein 7% · Fat 31%

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (120 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories144 kcal
Total fat5 g6%
Saturated fat3 g15%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium22 mg1%
Total carbohydrate22.2 g8%
Fiber1.3 g5%
Protein2.6 g5%

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 Serving of Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

ServingAmountCalories
1 serving (medium)120 g144 kcal
1 serving (small)80 g96 kcal
100 g100 g120 kcal
1 piece (medium)100 g120 kcal
1 cup (medium)130 g156 kcal
1 piece (large)150 g180 kcal
1 serving (large)180 g216 kcal
1 cup (large)200 g240 kcal

Calculated from 120 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert

How do you make Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

To make Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert, cut ripe melon into bite-size pieces, add washed grapes, and top with kaymak just before serving. The dessert has no single fixed recipe, so extra sugar is optional rather than essential.

What is kaymak in Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

Kaymak is a rich dairy cream traditionally made by heating and cooling milk. It gives Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert a thick, creamy topping; it is not simply the same as ordinary whipped cream.

What kind of melon works best in Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

A fragrant, ripe but still firm melon works best in Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert. If the flesh is very soft, it can collapse when cut and release more juice into the serving bowl.

Should you use seedless grapes for Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

Seedless grapes are convenient for Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert, but seeded grapes work too. Wash and dry the grapes well, and halve large ones so they are easier to eat with the melon and kaymak.

Can you make Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert with frozen fruit?

Fresh fruit gives Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert the best texture. Thawed frozen melon tends to become soft and watery, so it is better suited to a smoothie than to this dessert; frozen grapes can also lose their firmness as they thaw.

Does Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert need added sugar?

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert does not necessarily need added sugar: ripe melon and grapes can provide enough sweetness. Taste the fruit first, since adding sugar can also draw out extra juice and make the bowl watery.

Can you prepare Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert the night before?

It is better not to assemble Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert the night before. Cut melon releases liquid as it stands, so chill the whole fruit ahead of time and cut it shortly before serving; add the kaymak last.

How should you store leftover Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

Store leftover Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert covered in the refrigerator and eat it as soon as possible, preferably the same day. The cut fruit softens and releases juice, while kaymak loses its fresh texture when mixed in.

Can you freeze Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

Freezing Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert is not recommended. Melon becomes mushy after thawing, grapes lose their fresh bite, and kaymak can separate, so the dessert is best made in a quantity you can serve fresh.

Where does Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert come from?

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert is best understood as a simple fruit-and-kaymak dessert rather than a dish with one widely established origin or fixed traditional recipe. Kaymak is a familiar ingredient in Turkish food, and the fruit combination can vary.

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

16.8mg · 19% DV

Vitamin A

72µg · 8% DV

B2

0.08mg · 6% DV

B12

0.14µg · 6% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

312mg · 9% DV

Copper

0.05mg · 6% DV

Phosphorus

38mg · 5% DV

Calcium

42mg · 4% DV

Sodium

22mg · 1% DV

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

55
Medium
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

12
Medium

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert

To burn the 144 calories in 1 serving (medium) (120 g):

🚶

36min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

15min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

20min

Cycling

🏊

17min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert pairs ripe melon and fresh grapes with kaymak, the rich, spoonable cream familiar in Turkish cuisine. It needs no baking: the fruit is cut or scooped, chilled, then served with kaymak on top or alongside. The result balances juicy, gently fragrant melon and sweet grapes with a smooth, indulgent finish.

In Turkey, it makes a refreshing summer dessert after a meal or a simple offering for guests; serve it cold and let the fruit remain the focus. The fruit contributes most of the water and fibre, while kaymak brings richness and fat. For a lighter bowl, use a smaller spoonful of kaymak, or add extra melon and grapes.

How Nutritious Is Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert?

Nutrient density

Medium

35/ 100

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

37/ 100

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 Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally 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 Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy yes
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert 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

Kaymak Melon Grape Dessert Fat Profile

SATURATED

3g

MONOUNSATURATED

1.32g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.18g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 3.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.