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Traditional Assyrian Easter bread, spiced and filled with dried fruits
In season: Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Kulice (80 g) has 256 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 44 g of carbs, 5.6 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 2.4 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B1 covers 10% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
256
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
44g
· 16% DV
Protein
5.6g
· 11% DV
Fat
5.6g
· 7% DV
Fiber
2.4g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 71% · Protein 9% · Fat 20%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 256 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.76 g | 9% |
| Trans fat | 0.01 g | |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 44 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% |
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) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 30 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (extra small) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 50 g | 160 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 160 g | 512 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 200 g | 640 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Kulice is a traditional Assyrian Easter bread made with a spiced dough and dried fruit. Recipes vary between families and communities, so the fruit, seasoning, shape, and finish may differ.
No, Kulice and Russian kulich are different Easter breads. Kulice is an Assyrian spiced bread commonly made with dried fruit, while Russian kulich is a distinct tall, enriched yeast bread often topped with icing.
Kulice tastes mildly sweet, aromatic, and fruity. Warm spices flavor the bread, while dried fruit adds sweetness and chewy bites; the exact balance depends on the recipe.
Kulice is typically made from flour, yeast, eggs, and a spiced mixture with dried fruit. Recipes can differ, so a particular loaf may use different fruit, flavorings, or other enriching ingredients.
Traditional Kulice is made by mixing a yeasted dough with spices and dried fruit, letting it rise, then shaping and baking it. The shaping and seasoning are not universal; family recipes preserve their own methods.
Kulice is an Assyrian Easter bread associated with celebration and sharing. Families serve it during the holiday, and its recipe is often passed down through generations.
Kulice is distinguished by its Assyrian tradition and its spiced, dried-fruit-filled dough. Other Easter breads may be plain, iced, shaped differently, or made with different ingredients, so the name alone does not imply one standard recipe.
Serve Kulice sliced at breakfast or with tea or coffee, especially as part of an Easter gathering. Its dried fruit and spices give it enough flavor to enjoy on its own without a topping.
Keep Kulice in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. The bread can lose moisture over time, so seal the remaining loaf promptly after slicing rather than leaving it exposed.
Yes, Kulice can be frozen. Let it cool completely, wrap it well, and freeze it in slices or as a whole loaf; thaw only what you plan to serve to avoid drying it out through repeated thawing.
Vitamins
B1
0.12mg · 10% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B2
0.1mg · 8% DV
B5
0.32mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.24mg · 10% DV
Selenium
4.8µg · 9% DV
Sodium
200mg · 9% DV
Copper
0.06mg · 7% DV
Potassium ⭐
96mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Kulice is a traditional Assyrian Easter bread, made from a spiced dough filled with dried fruit. It is prepared for the holiday and shared at the table, especially in Assyrian communities across the Middle East and among their wider diaspora.
The bread is soft and hearty, with aromatic spices and pockets of fruity sweetness. Serve it sliced at Easter gatherings, or enjoy a piece with tea or coffee as a morning or afternoon treat. It is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some protein and fibre. Since the dried fruit gives it a naturally sweet character, it pairs well with an unsweetened drink; a smaller slice makes an easy addition to a meal or snack.
Medium
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.76g
MONOUNSATURATED
2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.96g
Omega 6:3 ratio 24:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (24:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.