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Traditional syrup-soaked pastry with walnuts
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Maraş-style kadayıf dessert (120 g) has 427 calories. That works out to 356 calories per 100 g. It contains 64.9 g of carbs, 6.2 g of protein, 16.9 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 15.8 µg of Selenium covers 29% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 71 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
427
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
64.9g
· 24% DV
Protein
6.2g
· 12% DV
Fat
16.9g
· 22% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 6% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 427 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.9 g | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 8.04 g | 40% |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g | |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% |
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) | 120 g | 427 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 55 g | 196 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 85 g | 303 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 356 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 130 g | 463 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 150 g | 534 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 180 g | 641 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 641 kcal |
Calculated from 356 calories per 100 g.
Maraş-style kadayıf dessert is a Turkish pastry made with fine shredded kadayıf, walnuts and syrup. The strands are browned before the syrup is added, giving the dessert a rich, crisp-and-soft texture.
Maraş-style kadayıf dessert is typically made with walnuts and syrup, while künefe is distinguished by a layer of melting cheese. Künefe is usually cooked and served hot in a shallow pan; kadayıf dessert has several baked and layered forms.
No, Maraş-style kadayıf dessert is generally made with walnuts rather than cheese. That sets it apart from cheese-filled künefe, although recipes for kadayıf can vary between households and dessert shops.
To make Maraş-style kadayıf dessert, loosen the shredded pastry, coat it with butter, layer it with walnuts and bake until golden. Pour syrup over the baked pastry; adding it gradually helps keep the strands from becoming soggy.
For Maraş-style kadayıf dessert, cooled syrup is commonly poured over hot pastry straight from the oven. The contrast helps the pastry absorb the syrup; add it gradually so the dessert does not become overly soft.
Maraş-style kadayıf dessert can be served warm or at room temperature. Letting it rest after adding syrup gives the pastry time to absorb it, while serving it warm keeps the toasted aroma more noticeable.
Maraş-style kadayıf dessert pairs well with unsweetened Turkish coffee or tea, which balances its syrupy sweetness. A small scoop of plain ice cream is another option, though it makes the serving richer.
To help Maraş-style kadayıf dessert stay crisp, separate the pastry strands well and brown them evenly before adding syrup. Use only enough syrup to soak the pastry, since excess liquid quickly softens the layers.
Store leftover Maraş-style kadayıf dessert covered in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Syrup gradually softens the pastry, so it will not stay as crisp as it was when freshly baked.
Yes, Maraş-style kadayıf dessert can be frozen in an airtight container, though thawing may soften its texture. For a better result, freeze it before adding syrup, then bake and syrup it after thawing.
Vitamins
B1
0.19mg · 16% DV
Vitamin A
103.2µg · 11% DV
Vitamin E
1.62mg · 11% DV
B3
1.62mg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Manganese
0.66mg · 29% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
125mg · 18% DV
Sodium
142mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
158mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Maraş-style kadayıf dessert is a traditional sweet from Kahramanmaraş in southern Turkey. Fine strands of kadayıf pastry are layered or rolled with walnuts, baked with butter until golden, then soaked in syrup. Recipes and shaping vary, but the contrast between crisp pastry and a soft, syrupy centre is central to the dish.
It is often served warm or at room temperature as a treat for guests and celebrations, sometimes alongside Maraş ice cream. Sweet and rich, it is best enjoyed in a modest portion, perhaps with unsweetened tea or coffee to balance the syrup. For a lighter finish, serve it without an extra topping and share it after a meal rather than treating it as an everyday snack.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
8.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.96g
POLYUNSATURATED
4.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 31:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (31:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.